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Lacoochee, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Sumter County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,445
Population
507/sq mi density
$62,321
Median Income
$17,773 per capita
$101,300
Home Value
$240,987 Zillow
$888
Median Rent
17.9% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
513
Violent Crime/100K
4,076 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$62,321 median income, 37.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,300 home value, $888/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
513 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lacoochee has a warm climate with 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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 64 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 507/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.4661°N, 82.1704°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sumter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Leesburg International (LEE) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in |
Lacoochee has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 60°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and April the driest (2.1").