White Springs, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Columbia County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
717 Population 392/sq mi density
$40,972 Median Income $20,532 per capita
$95,600 Home Value $225,003 Zillow
$769 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$40,972 median income, 16.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,600 home value, $769/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

White Springs, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,972
45% below
$20,532 per capita
Home Value
$95,600
66% below
Zillow: $225,003
Median Rent
$769/mo
34% below
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
16.1%
347% above
27.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How White Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows White Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
34%
Rent
66%
Poverty
225%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
447%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Springs a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

White Springs residents earn a median household income of $40,972 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,532. The unemployment rate stands at 16.1% (347% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,818 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in White Springs is $95,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,003. Median rent is $769/month, with 27.3% 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 1974.

Education

19.2% of adults in White Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Springs has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population717
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density392/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

D
Median Income$40,972
Per Capita$20,532
Unemployment16.1%
Poverty27.9%
County GDP$3,523M
Avg Weekly Wage$986

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,600
Rent$769
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$225,003
Housing Units412
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,795/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation115 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband68.6%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in White Springs was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.