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Lecanto, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Citrus County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,929
Population
257/sq mi density
$52,996
Median Income
$30,320 per capita
$293,900
Home Value
$333,397 Zillow
$1,221
Median Rent
36.2% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
511
Violent Crime/100K
3,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$52,996 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$293,900 home value, $1,221/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
511 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lecanto 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 Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 51 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 26.9 sq mi (69.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.8251°N, 82.4998°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Citrus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (OCF) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.8 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in |
Lecanto has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and November the driest (2.3").