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Living in
Homosassa Springs.
Homosassa 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 Homosassa Springs
This quiet corner of Citrus County feels like a place where people actually settle down rather than pass through—the median age hovers around 53, and nearly 30 percent of residents are over 65, which tells you something about who chooses to stay here long-term. The cost of living is genuinely affordable; median home values sit around $158,200 and median rent around $939, making it one of the more accessible areas in Florida if you're not looking at the coasts or major metros. What actually keeps people here is the outdoor lifestyle; you're minutes from paddling, fishing, and wildlife viewing in the springs and waterways, and weekends naturally revolve around that access rather than manufactured attractions.
Homosassa Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
50.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.3%
Foreign-Born
2.1%
Broadband Internet
87.8%
of households
Population Growth
+14.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Homosassa Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Homosassa Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (25.5%), and 3.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.9%
of residents
65 and Older
25.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.7%
of households
Married Couples
44.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
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 44% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Homosassa Springs
In Homosassa Springs, rent runs 44% below the FL average, and home values are 56% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$787
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
86.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
17.4%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.9 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Homosassa Springs
Unemployment in Citrus County, which includes Homosassa Springs, is 1.9 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Homosassa Springs: Citrus County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Citrus County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Homosassa Springs Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.5 min avg
How Homosassa Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Homosassa Springs, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 57 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 Homosassa 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 Homosassa 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 Homosassa 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
Homosassa 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 Homosassa Springs
Uninsured
18.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Homosassa Springs's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.7 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.
Education17.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Homosassa Springs
Homosassa Springs's student/teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 9.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
9.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 89 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Homosassa Springs
Homosassa Springs has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (89 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Homosassa Springs
Homosassa Public Library
4100 S Grandmarch Ave., Homosassa
Cities Near Homosassa Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Homosassa Springs?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Homosassa Springs FAQ
Is Homosassa Springs, Florida affordable?⌄
Homosassa Springs's median rent is $939/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $48,049/year. Median home value is $158,200.
Is Homosassa Springs, Florida safe?⌄
Homosassa 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 Homosassa Springs, Florida?⌄
Citrus County, which includes Homosassa Springs, has an unemployment rate of 5.8%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Homosassa Springs, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Homosassa Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $939/month and median household income is $48,049/year. The median home value is $158,200. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Homosassa Springs, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Homosassa Springs is 25 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