At a Glance
Median Income
$55,125
$29,839 per capita
Home Value
$150,600
Zillow: $172,439
Median Rent
$839/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
17.2% smoking rate
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)
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 8.4% (133% 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 $172,439. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,078
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,125
Per Capita$29,839
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$1,660M
Avg Weekly Wage$839
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,600
Rent$839
Ownership40.5%
Zillow$172,439
Housing Units1,022
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,862/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain57.1 in/yr
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.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.