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Chiefland, FL

Florida · Levy County · Gainesville Metro

Chiefland is a small town in Florida with a population of 2,078. Residents earn $55,125 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,078 Population 307/sq mi density
$55,125 Median Income $29,839 per capita
$150,600 Home Value $168,076 Zillow
$839 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$55,125 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $839/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $55,125
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,600
47% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $839
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.5%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.9%
52% higher than US avg

How Chiefland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,078
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 66%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,125
Per Capita$29,839
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$1,660M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,600
Rent$839
Ownership40.5%
Zillow$168,076
Housing Units1,022
Rent Burden26.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,544/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary1,249/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Uninsured15.1%
Smoking17.2%
Depression19.7%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain57.1 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation34 ft (10 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.13

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband66.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Is Chiefland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chiefland receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Chiefland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chiefland is $55,125, 27% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 18.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chiefland is $150,600, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Chiefland is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,544 per 100,000, 30% above the national average.

Education

11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Chiefland enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 314 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Chiefland has a population of 2,078 with a density of 307 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 56.1% female and 43.9% male. The city is predominantly White (66.3%), with 29.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 84% of residents, while 16% speak Spanish. 4.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 23.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,078
Total Population
307
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
6.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.9%
Female 56.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Chiefland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 84.0%
7% above US avg
Spanish 16.0%
19% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Chiefland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chiefland is $55,125, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,839 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $839, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,134 business establishments, including 92 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.4, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 8.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Chiefland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,125
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,839
Avg Weekly Wage$839
IRS Avg AGI$59,165
Gini Index0.462 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.9%
52% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,134
County GDP$1,660M

Business (County)

Restaurants92
Healthcare56
Retail150
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,558
30% above US avg
Cost of Living103.40 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone79.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Chiefland is $150,600, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $168,076, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 95.6% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $839 (28% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,296 for a one-bedroom to $1,526 for a two-bedroom apartment. 40.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,022 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1974. The average annual property tax is $4,558 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 26.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,600
47% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$168,076
Median List Price$168,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$168,000
$/Sq Ft$215
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio95.6%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$839
28% below US avg
Rent Burden26.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedrooms$1,526
3 Bedrooms$1,971
4 Bedrooms$2,261

Ownership & Property

Homeownership40.5%
Owner-Occupied40.5%
Renter-Occupied59.5%
Housing Units1,022
Median Year Built1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,558
30% above US avg
Effective Rate3.03%
In Chiefland, 34.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.4% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.2% of residents. 35.2% have high blood pressure. 17.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 16.4% report binge drinking. 27.9% are physically inactive. 19.7% report depression. 21.0% experience frequent mental distress. 15.1% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:8,832. The dentist ratio is 1:4,526. 49.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.8 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Chiefland vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.5%
7% above US avg
Diabetes12.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure35.2%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.6%
Cancer6.9%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.2%
23% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity27.9%
Depression19.7%
Mental Distress21.0%
Physical Distress14.8%
Short Sleep44.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.7%
Uninsured15.1%
76% above US avg
Primary Care1:8,832
Dentists1:4,526
Mental Health1:1,862
Checkup Rate76.1%
Dental Visits51.2%
Premature Death10,862/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access49.3%
Healthcare Facilities56
Chiefland has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 0.0 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,544 per 100,000, 30% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,203, burglary at 1,249, vehicle theft at 93 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 10 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Chiefland receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Chiefland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,543.9/100K
30% above US avg
Burglary1,248.8/100K
Theft1,202.6/100K
Vehicle Theft92.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
Traffic Accidents173
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Chiefland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 34 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.2°F
28% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation34 ft (10 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density307/sq mi
Coordinates29.4922°N, 82.8663°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLevy County County
Nearest AirportGainesville Regional (GNV)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.49"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.5 / 100
Community Resilience9.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 92 km
2024 Milton Category 3 203 km
2024 Debby Category 1 66 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 83 km
2022 Ian Category 4 264 km
2018 Michael Category 5 257 km
2017 Irma Category 1 158 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 211 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 137 km
2004 Charley Category 4 167 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 186 km
2004 Frances Category 2 266 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 189 km
1999 Irene Category 1 297 km
1998 Earl Category 1 282 km
1995 Erin Category 1 194 km
1985 Elena Category 3 119 km
1985 Kate Category 2 207 km
1985 Bob Category 1 254 km
1984 Diana Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

312 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 158 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 27, 1984 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 9, 1983 EF3 94 km 3
Dec 31, 1975 EF3 82 km 1
Feb 25, 1960 EF3 82 km 0
Oct 12, 2023 EF2 76 km 0
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 80 km 1
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 80 km 0
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 81 km 0
Mar 29, 2001 EF2 75 km 0
Mar 13, 2001 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 29, 1998 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 68 km 0
Jan 7, 1995 EF2 91 km 1
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 2 km 3
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 25, 1988 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 14, 1986 EF2 56 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF2 26 km 0
Apr 9, 1983 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (59,179 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 59,179 51 km
1998 OAK 21,478 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 18,577 100 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,873 92 km
2007 UNNAMED 13,806 81 km
2018 UNNAMED 8,334 93 km
1998 UNNAMED 7,078 70 km
2011 SANTE FE 6,497 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,979 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,537 99 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,864 100 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,859 47 km
2020 CPT 45/48 CHURCH POND 4,852 99 km
2010 WILDCAT 4,694 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,503 89 km
2022 OSF CPT 59/67 0115 4,499 97 km
2024 OSF CPT 59 67 RX 0312 4,453 97 km
2019 CPT 59 HAIR RIDGE AND CPT 67 TURKEY RUN 4,374 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,336 30 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,231 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
March 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in Warmest, Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in Driest
November 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in

Chiefland has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and October the driest (2.1").

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Chiefland is located in Levy County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66% below the national average of 33.7%. 83.9% have completed high school. 4.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 74.9% of the vote, a 50.3-point margin. 66.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 5 public libraries serving the community. 56 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 79.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.9%
D 24.6%

Winner: Republican by 50.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
Traffic Accidents173
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.5%
66% below US avg
High School+83.9%
Graduate Degree+4.6%
School Test Score5.13
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density307/sq mi
Total Area6.2 sq mi
CountyLevy County County

Services

Broadband Access66.0%
Avg Download Speed26.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed1.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed987 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants92
Retail Stores150

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone79.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.9%
Average costs for common services in Chiefland. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $259 ($155–$414)
Specialist Visit $362 ($207–$569)
Urgent Care Visit $207 ($103–$362)
Emergency Room Visit $2,275 ($827–$5,170)
Dental Cleaning $134 ($78–$207)
Dental Filling $259 ($155–$414)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $47 ($26–$78)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $78 ($52–$124)
Brake Pad Replacement $310 ($155–$517)
Tire Rotation $41 ($21–$78)
New Tires (Set of 4) $620 ($414–$1,034)
Battery Replacement $207 ($103–$362)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $103 ($62–$155)
Electrician (Per Hour) $93 ($52–$145)
HVAC Repair $414 ($155–$827)
HVAC System Install $7,238 ($4,136–$12,408)
Roof Repair $1,034 ($414–$2,068)
Roof Replacement $9,306 ($5,687–$15,510)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,551 ($517–$3,619)
Divorce (Contested) $15,510 ($5,170–$31,020)
DUI Defense $5,170 ($2,068–$10,340)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,551 ($827–$3,102)
Will Preparation $517 ($207–$1,034)
Trust Preparation $2,585 ($1,034–$5,170)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $26 ($16–$47)
Women's Haircut $57 ($31–$103)
Hair Coloring (Full) $155 ($78–$259)
Manicure $26 ($16–$47)
Pedicure $41 ($26–$67)
Massage (1 Hour) $83 ($52–$134)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.24 ($3.10–$5.69)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.62 ($2.59–$5.17)
Loaf of Bread $3.93 ($2.59–$5.69)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.65 ($3.10–$6.72)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.69 ($4.14–$7.76)
Rice (per lb) $1.03 ($0.62–$1.86)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $145 ($83–$259)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $72 ($31–$155)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $72 ($41–$124)
Internet (Monthly) $72 ($41–$103)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $67 ($31–$103)
Cable TV (Monthly) $88 ($52–$155)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $207 ($78–$517)
Car Insurance (Annual) $2,068 ($1,241–$3,619)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $72 ($31–$134)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $16 ($8.27–$26)
Car Registration (Annual) $103 ($31–$259)
Driver's License Renewal $31 ($16–$78)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,241 ($620–$2,585)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $1,034 ($517–$2,068)
After-School Care (Monthly) $414 ($207–$724)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $52 ($26–$103)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $1,034 ($414–$2,585)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,925 ($5,170–$31,020)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $62 ($31–$103)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $103 ($52–$207)
Dog Grooming $62 ($31–$103)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $41 ($21–$78)
Dog Spay/Neuter $310 ($155–$517)
Cat Spay/Neuter $207 ($103–$414)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$758
Toddler$541
Preschool$520
Family Childcare (monthly)
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Levy County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Retail Trade 1,666 181 $31,883 1.82
Accommodation & Food Services 1,058 104 $23,091 1.27
Construction 855 177 $50,222 1.78
Health Care & Social Assistance 668 84 $39,759 0.51
Manufacturing 652 38 $51,907 0.87
Professional & Technical Services 267 80 $50,933 0.42
Other Services 239 66 $39,126 0.87
Finance & Insurance 222 32 $81,680 0.60
Wholesale Trade 199 37 $52,227 0.55
Arts & Entertainment 147 24 $39,733 0.96
Real Estate 108 38 $36,121 0.76
Educational Services 89 11 $33,629 0.47
Information & Technology 61 13 $112,950 0.36
Unclassified 17 27 $30,809 1.33

Schools in Chiefland

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CHIEFLAND MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL High 836 39 21.4:1
CHIEFLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary 724 38 19.1:1
WHISPERING WINDS CHARTER SCHOOL (Charter) Elementary 126 8 15.8:1
NATURE COAST MIDDLE SCHOOL (Charter) Middle 90 6 15.0:1
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Radio Stations near Chiefland

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Tu Fiesta Radio MP3 320 kbps

National Parks Near Chiefland

20 national parks and monuments found near Chiefland.

ParkTypeFee
Big Shoals State Park State Park Free
Cedar Key Museum State Park State Park Free
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park State Park Free
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park State Park Free
Fanning Springs State Park State Park Free
Florida Museum Of Natural History/Harn Museum Of Art State Park Free
Fort Cooper State Park State Park Free
Ichetucknee Springs State Park State Park Free
Lafayette Blue Springs State Park State Park Free
Lake Griffin State Park State Park Free
Manatee Springs State Park State Park Free
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park State Park Free
O'leno State Park State Park Free
President's Park State Park Free
Rainbow Springs State Park State Park Free
Silver River State Park State Park Free
Suwannee River State Park State Park Free
Troy Spring State Park State Park Free
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park State Park Free
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park State Park Free

Museums in Chiefland

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
DIXIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION3525420047$6,285
LEVY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
LEVY COUNTY QUILT MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3524932801
TAVARES AND GULF MODEL RAILROAD AND HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION

Farmers Markets in Chiefland

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
19/27 Community Farmers MarketNE 7th Ave09/03/2016 to 06/24/2017Sat: 8:30 AM-1:00 PM;

Hotels in Chiefland

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Days Inn by Wyndham Chiefland
Quality Inn Chiefland

Restaurants in Chiefland

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Pizza
Bar-B-Q Bill's
Bett's Big-T
BubbaQue's BBQ - Chiefland
Huddle House
Mya's Chinese Restaurant
Mya's Noodle House
The Gathering Table

Theatres in Chiefland

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chief Theater

Clinics in Chiefland

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palms Medical Group - Chiefland
US #565924909
US #565924911

Dentists in Chiefland

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Frank Cox BS DMD PA DMD

Veterinaries in Chiefland

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chiefland Animal Hospital
Suwannee Valley Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Chiefland

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Murphy Express

Banks in Chiefland

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Capital City Bank
Radiant Credit Union
Seacoast Bank
Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union

Shopping Malls in Chiefland

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chiefland Regional Shopping Center

Pharmacies in Chiefland

5 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CVS - 3000 2137 NORTH YOUNG BOULEVARD 352-493-2592
NORTH FLORIDA PHARMACY 1100 NORTH YOUNG BOULEVARD 352-490-7700
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1297 2201 NORTH YOUNG BOULEVARD 352-493-0775
WALGREENS - 9787 2227 NORTH YOUNG BOULEVARD 352-493-1851
WINN-DIXIE - 168 2202 NORTH YOUNG BOULEVARD 352-493-7447

Cell Towers in Chiefland

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
702 NE 349 HWY (45022)LTOWER113
2.75MI W OF ST HWY 98 & CTY RD 330, S SIDE ACCESS RTOWER100
140 SOUTHWEST 15TH COURT (45017)GTOWER97
26333 SW 4TH AVENUE (79026)LTOWER87
(Suwannee site) SE 327th St.LTOWER61

Fire Stations in Chiefland

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Chiefland Fire Rescue16 NE 1ST STMostly career352-493-6771
Fowlers Bluff Fire Rescue15609 NW 46TH LNVolunteer352-490-5805

Bridges in Chiefland

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete1971254,000G
CulvertConcrete1940213,600G
CulvertConcrete1994262,000G

Airports Near Chiefland

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gainesville Regional AirportGNVMedium Airport
Ames FieldSmall Airport
Ancient Oaks AirportSmall Airport
Arliss M AirportSmall Airport
Bradley AirportSmall Airport
Brookins Air StripSmall Airport
Buckner AirportSmall Airport
Buddys Ag Service AirportSmall Airport
Cannon Creek AirparkSmall Airport
Chiefland Sky Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Circle P AirportSmall Airport
Clark FieldSmall Airport
Cooksey Brothers AirportSmall Airport
Country Landings AirportSmall Airport
Cross City AirportCTYSmall Airport
Crosswind Farm AirportSmall Airport
Crystal River AirportSmall Airport
Delta AirportSmall Airport
Drake Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Dunnellon Marion Co & Park of Commerce AirportSmall Airport
Early Bird AirportSmall Airport
Ezell AirportSmall Airport
Flying C Farm AirportSmall Airport
Flying Dutchman Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Flying Harness Farms AirportSmall Airport
Flying Ten AirportSmall Airport
Flying Tiger FieldSmall Airport
Fort Atkinson Plantation AirparkSmall Airport
Fox FieldSmall Airport
George T Lewis AirportCDKSmall Airport
Gleim FieldSmall Airport
Inverness AirportSmall Airport
JR's STOLportSmall Airport
Jumbolair-Greystone AirportSmall Airport
Lake City AirparkSmall Airport
Lake City Gateway AirportLCQSmall Airport
Lazy S Farm AirportSmall Airport
Lazyboy AirportSmall Airport
Lee Farms AirportSmall Airport
Link FieldSmall Airport
Little River AirportSmall Airport
Lumar FieldSmall Airport
Manatee Springs AirportSmall Airport
Mc Ginley AirportSmall Airport
Montgomery's Flying M Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Moss Meadows AirportSmall Airport
Neal FieldSmall Airport
O'Brien Airpark East/West AirportSmall Airport
Oak Tree LandingSmall Airport
Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor FieldOCFSmall Airport

Police Stations in Chiefland

4 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Chiefland Police Department14 East Park Avenue
Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office9239 South US Highway 129
Levy County Sheriff's Office
Levy County Sheriff's Office - Civil

Grocery Stores in Chiefland

16 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
ALDI 74216Supermarket2202 N Young Blvd
Chiefland Save-A-Lot 24703Supermarket110 Rodgers Blvd
CIRCLE K 2709087Convenience Store803 NORTH MAIN STREET
CVS Pharmacy 3000Other2137 N Young Blvd
DOLLAR GENERAL 1337Other1310 N Young Blvd
Dollar Tree 519Other2123 NW 11th Dr
Jiffy 1543Convenience Store1904 N Young Blvd
Jiffy 1552Convenience Store1025 N Young Blvd
Jiffy 1590Convenience Store6950 NW 60th St
Jiffy 2948Convenience Store607 S Main St
Murphy Express 8652Convenience Store2126 N Young Blvd
Nitya CjdConvenience Store332 S Main St
Quincey Cattle BeefSpecialty Store1564 NW 27th Ct
Quincey Cattle Beef LlcFarmers and Markets2350 NW 120th St
Walgreens 9787Other2227 N Young Blvd
Walmart 1297Super Store2201 N YOUNG BLVD

Post Offices in Chiefland

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chiefland Post Office

Treatment Centers in Chiefland

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc - Gilchrist County ClinicBoth352-487-0064
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc - Levy County ClinicBoth352-439-0074

DOL Wage Violations in Chiefland

6 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $101,156 in back wages owed to 200 employees.

6
Violations
$101,156
Back Wages Owed
200
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Sunstate Harvesters 32626 1 $54,680 $456 120
Milloy Transport Inc. 32644 1 $22,976 $1,436 16
Standridge Pine Straw 32626 2 $10,779 $399 27
Napa Auto Parts NAPA Auto Parts 32626 2 $4,469 $186 24
Days Inn Chiefland Wyndham Hotels 32626 1 $4,224 $704 6
North Florida Eye Center 32626 1 $4,029 $576 7

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chiefland

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF AMERICA INCPO BOX 320
CHIEFLAND ASSEMBLY OF GOD INC1560 NW 19TH AVE
CONCORD BAPTIST CHURCH5551 NW COUNTY ROAD 336
EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH12250 NE 30TH AVE
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHIEFLAND511 N YOUNG BLVD
FORWARD CHURCH MINISTRIES INCPO BOX 2284
FOWLERS BLUFF BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 98
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH14303 NW HIGHWAY 19
HARDEETOWN BAPTIST CHURCH1716 NW 14TH ST
LIGHTS FOR CHRIST INC12951 NW 82ND CT
LOVE LIGHTS MINISTRIES INC13350 NW 77TH CT
MANATEE SPRINGS CHURCH OF CHRISTPO BOX 1132
MOUNT ERIE BAPTIST CHURCH INC1216 NW 11TH AVE
RELEASE CITY CHURCHPO BOX 2284
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST AUGUSTINEPO BOX 863

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UFO Sightings
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Mines
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Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chiefland

What is the population of Chiefland?

Chiefland has a population of 2,078 residents and is located in Florida. The population density is 307 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.4 years. The population is 56.1% female and 43.9% male.

Is Chiefland expensive to live in?

Chiefland has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.4 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $55,125, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,600 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $839 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Chiefland safe?

Chiefland is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,544 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Chiefland receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Chiefland?

Chiefland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Chiefland?

Chiefland has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $839. There are 1,134 business establishments in the area, including 92 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 8.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Chiefland?

The median home value in Chiefland is $150,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $168,076. For renters, the median monthly rent is $839. Fair market rent is $1,296 for a 1-bedroom and $1,526 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 40.5%. The average annual property tax is $4,558.

How are the schools in Chiefland?

Schools in Chiefland score 5.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 11.5% of adults in Chiefland hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.9% have completed high school. 4.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Chiefland?

The obesity rate in Chiefland is 34.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.2% of adults are smokers. 27.9% are physically inactive. 19.7% of residents report depression. 15.1% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 49.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:8,832.

What is transportation like in Chiefland?

The average commute in Chiefland is 26 minutes. 79.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Chiefland?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Chiefland is 66.3% White, 29.2% Black or African American. 84% of residents speak only English at home, while 16% speak Spanish. 4.6% of the population are military veterans. 23.1% of residents have a disability. 89.7% have health insurance coverage.

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