The Town FilesCitrus Springs, Florida
Community in Citrus County · population 10,246 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $240,000
- Household income
- $68,011
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 44.3
Citrus Springs is a community of 10,246 people in Citrus County, Florida. The median home is worth $240,000, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 92% of Florida towns, better for families than 88% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 70% of Florida towns.
How Citrus Springs ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Citrus Springs is worth $240,000, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $68,011, which is more affordable than 82% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,324 a month. 86.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Citrus Springs | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,324 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $68,011 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 86.3% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.0% | — |
Who lives in Citrus Springs
| People | Citrus Springs | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.7% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.9% | — |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Citrus Springs
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 42.6°F. About 52.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 16 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Citrus Springs since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on October 12, 2023 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 18, 2003.
Severe weather in Citrus County since 1996
Citrus County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
Jobs and pay in Citrus County
Citrus County had 34,702 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,953 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Citrus Springs itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Citrus Springs
3 public schools with 2,413 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITRUS SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 856 | 19.0 |
| CITRUS SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 793 | 16.9 |
| CENTRAL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 764 | 18.2 |
Towns near Citrus Springs
- Pine Ridge, FL4.3 mi · 11,042 people · home $384,800
- Hernando, FL4.8 mi · 9,284 people · home $209,700
- Beverly Hills, FL5.2 mi · 9,961 people · home $164,500
- Rainbow Springs, FL7.3 mi · 5,091 people · home $310,600
- Citrus Hills, FL7.5 mi · 9,302 people · home $436,600
- Inverness Highlands North, FL10.2 mi · 2,707 people · home $212,700
- Crystal River, FL10.9 mi · 3,396 people · home $332,100
- Lecanto, FL11.9 mi · 6,301 people · home $316,900
Citrus Springs questions
Is Citrus Springs, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Citrus Springs scores better for retirees than 34% of Florida towns and quieter than 58%. 22.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Citrus Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Citrus Springs is valued at $240,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,011, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,324 a month.
What is the weather like in Citrus Springs?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 42.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Citrus Springs get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Citrus Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on October 12, 2023. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)