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
$172,439 Zillow
$839
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$55,125 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $839/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in |
Chiefland has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.9") and November the driest (2.2").