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High Springs, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Gilchrist County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
6,396
Population
278/sq mi density
$80,973
Median Income
$34,484 per capita
$263,800
Home Value
$326,589 Zillow
$1,707
Median Rent
40.2% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
448
Violent Crime/100K
2,431 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$80,973 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$263,800 home value, $1,707/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
448 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
High Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 90 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 21.9 sq mi (56.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 278/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7996°N, 82.5893°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gilchrist County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gainesville Regional (GNV) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in |
High Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 53°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.5") and October the driest (2.1").