At a Glance
Median Income
$62,321
$17,773 per capita
Home Value
$101,300
Zillow: $240,987
Median Rent
$888/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
80.8% high school+
Obesity Rate
35.9%
18.6% smoking rate
How Lacoochee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lacoochee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lacoochee a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lacoochee residents earn a median household income of $62,321 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,773. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,697 business establishments, including 191 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lacoochee is $101,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,987. Median rent is $888/month, with 17.9% 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 1976.
Education
12.3% of adults in Lacoochee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lacoochee has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,445
Median Age26.8 yrs
Density507/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,321
Per Capita$17,773
Unemployment
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$7,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,300
Rent$888
Ownership47.5%
Zillow$240,987
Housing Units362
Rent Burden17.9%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,415/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain53.5 in/yr
Elevation64 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lacoochee was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Leesburg International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 191 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.