At a Glance
Home Value
$173,400
Zillow: $325,246
Median Rent
$1,225/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
23.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
19.0% smoking rate
How Worthington Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Worthington Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Worthington Springs a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Worthington Springs is $173,400 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,246. Median rent is $1,225/month, with 33.3% 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 1988.
Education
14.0% of adults in Worthington Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Worthington Springs has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population235
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans18.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$26,467
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty23.0%
County GDP$976M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
Home Value$173,400
Rent$1,225
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$325,246
Housing Units166
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation79 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Worthington Springs was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.