Lecanto, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Citrus County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
6,929
Population
257/sq mi density
$52,996
Median Income
$30,320 per capita
$293,900
Home Value
$337,937 Zillow
$1,221
Median Rent
36.2% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,996 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$293,900 home value, $1,221/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
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
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) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in |
Lecanto has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and November the driest (1.8").