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Living in
Citrus Springs.
Citrus Springs is an unincorporated community in Citrus County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Citrus Springs
Citrus Springs is a community of 11,469 people in Florida. The median household income is $68,011, median rent runs about $1,324 per month, and median home values are around $240,000. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.
Citrus Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Foreign-Born
6.9%
Broadband Internet
94.5%
of households
Median household income
Demographics6.9% foreign-born, most often from Guyana
Who lives in Citrus Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Citrus Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Guyana (30.2%), and 7.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.2%
of residents
65 and Older
22.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.9%
of households
Married Couples
54.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.66
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Citrus Springs
In Citrus Springs, rent runs 21% below the FL average, and home values are 33% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
40.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,327
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
86.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.0%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.9 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Citrus Springs
Unemployment in Citrus County, which includes Citrus Springs, is 1.9 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Citrus Springs: Citrus County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Citrus County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Citrus Springs Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.2 min avg
How Citrus Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Citrus Springs, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 49 mi
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
Regional airport · few flights289k passengers boarded in 2025
- 71 mi
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Major hub12.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 51% below national average
Crime rates for 2022
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2022. It's compared with the national rate for 2022.
Violent crime in the area policed by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, which covers Citrus Springs, runs 51% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
194.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (398 national, 2022)
Property Crime Rate
902.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,999 national, 2022)
Policed by Citrus County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 1 event in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Citrus County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Citrus County, which includes Citrus Springs, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 1 recorded event in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Tropical Storm | $100,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | Hail | $350,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | Tropical Storm | $165,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | Tropical Storm | $10.0M |
| 2020 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $165,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $21,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Citrus County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Citrus County, which includes Citrus Springs, is typically good — 258 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
258
per year
Moderate Days
104
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Citrus County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Citrus Springs has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
71°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
112
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
16
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 43°F | 2.97" |
| Feb | 72°F | 46°F | 2.69" |
| Mar | 77°F | 49°F | 3.29" |
| Apr | 82°F | 55°F | 2.69" |
| May | 88°F | 62°F | 3.09" |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 8.13" |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 7.80" |
| Aug | 90°F | 71°F | 8.69" |
| Sep | 89°F | 69°F | 5.81" |
| Oct | 84°F | 61°F | 2.92" |
| Nov | 77°F | 52°F | 1.83" |
| Dec | 72°F | 46°F | 2.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Citrus Springs
Uninsured
11.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Citrus Springs's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.7 mi away · Inverness
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Citrus Springs
Citrus Springs's student/teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Matanzas National Monument, 88 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Citrus Springs
Citrus Springs has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Matanzas National Monument (88 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
88 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Citrus Springs
Citrus Springs Memorial Library
1826 W Country Club Blvd, Citrus Springs
Cities Near Citrus Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Citrus Springs?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Citrus Springs FAQ
Is Citrus Springs, Florida affordable?⌄
Citrus Springs's median rent is $1,324/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $68,011/year. Median home value is $240,000.
Is Citrus Springs, Florida safe?⌄
Citrus Springs is policed by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 195 per 100,000 residents in 2022, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 398/100k that year. Property crime rate is 903 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Citrus Springs, Florida?⌄
Citrus County, which includes Citrus Springs, has an unemployment rate of 5.8%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Citrus Springs, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Citrus Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,324/month and median household income is $68,011/year. The median home value is $240,000. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Citrus Springs, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Citrus Springs is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from