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Chiefland, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Levy County County

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
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Chiefland, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,125
27% below
$29,839 per capita
Home Value
$150,600
47% below
Zillow: $168,076
Median Rent
$839/mo
28% below
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,544/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
314 sunny days/yr

How Chiefland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chiefland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
53%
Rent
72%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chiefland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chiefland residents earn a median household income of $55,125 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,839. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,134 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chiefland is $150,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,076. Median rent is $839/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Chiefland reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,544/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

11.5% of adults in Chiefland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chiefland has 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. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,078
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

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

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%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,862/100K

Climate

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

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband66.0%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Chiefland was founded in 1929.
The median home in Chiefland was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.