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Citrus Springs, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Citrus County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,469 Population 542/sq mi density
$57,477 Median Income $32,177 per capita
$220,300 Home Value $267,833 Zillow
$1,217 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
511 Violent Crime/100K 3,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,477 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$220,300 home value, $1,217/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
511 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Citrus Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation99 ft (30 m)
Area21.2 sq mi (54.8 km²)
Population Density542/sq mi
Coordinates28.9932°N, 82.4595°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCitrus County County
Nearest AirportOcala International-Jim Taylor Field (OCF)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.87"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.3 / 100
Community Resilience6.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 4 137 km
2024 Helene Category 4 157 km
2024 Debby Category 1 128 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 150 km
2022 Ian Category 5 196 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 262 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 276 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 282 km
2017 Irma Category 1 92 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 184 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 201 km
2004 Charley Category 4 123 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 119 km
2004 Frances Category 2 198 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 171 km
1999 Irene Category 1 253 km
1995 Erin Category 1 219 km
1985 Elena Category 3 132 km
1985 Kate Category 2 275 km
1985 Bob Category 1 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 35 fatalities, 407 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007 EF3 42 km 8
Feb 2, 2007 EF3 85 km 13
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 92 km 3
Apr 9, 1983 EF3 30 km 3
Dec 31, 1975 EF3 30 km 1
Oct 12, 2023 EF2 22 km 0
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 29, 2001 EF2 9 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 5 km 0
Jan 7, 1995 EF2 33 km 1
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 76 km 1
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 24 km 0
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 70 km 3
Jun 25, 1988 EF2 22 km 0
Apr 15, 1987 EF2 84 km 1
Apr 15, 1987 EF2 55 km 0
Mar 14, 1986 EF2 74 km 0
Aug 31, 1985 EF2 61 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,806 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 13,806 99 km
2006 JUNIPER 11,998 79 km
2009 JUNIPER SPRINGS 8,363 79 km
1998 UNNAMED 7,078 91 km
2011 SANTE FE 6,497 98 km
1995 UNNAMED 5,474 81 km
2012 UNNAMED 5,431 86 km
2019 C236/238/239/305 BOWERS ALEX SPRINGS N 4,561 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,336 40 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,231 25 km
1996 MAJOR 1 4,067 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,972 84 km
2004 SANTA FE SWAMP FIRE 3,924 98 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,890 94 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,726 85 km
2019 CPT 243 FARLES 3,613 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,337 34 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,254 90 km
2011 BAD LAND 3,086 30 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,048 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
March 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
May 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in Warmest, Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
November 65°F (19°C) 2.3 in Driest
December 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in

Citrus Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.9") and November the driest (2.3").

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