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Lacoochee, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Sumter County County
Lacoochee, FL
At a Glance
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)
Is Lacoochee a Good Place to Live?
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. The unemployment rate stands at 37.2% (933% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 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.
Safety & Crime
Lacoochee reports 513 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,076/100K.
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. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.