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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 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. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 34 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4922°N, 82.8663°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Levy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gainesville Regional (GNV) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.2 / 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)
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").