The Town FilesFanning Springs, Florida
City in Levy County · population 1,182 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $187,100
- Household income
- $53,618
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 52.8
Fanning Springs is a city of 1,182 people in Levy County, Florida. The median home is worth $187,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Florida towns, quieter than 90% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 82% of Florida towns.
How Fanning 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 Fanning Springs is worth $187,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $53,618, which is more affordable than 82% of Florida towns. Median rent is $859 a month. 84.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fanning Springs | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $859 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $53,618 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 84.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.6% | — |
Who lives in Fanning Springs
| People | Fanning Springs | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.8 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 11.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 11.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 26.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.7% | 92.4% |
Weather in Fanning Springs
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 41.8°F. About 51.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 23 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fanning Springs since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 23, 1983 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 14, 2004.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 28, 2006.
Severe weather in Levy County since 1996
Levy County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| April 23, 2026 | Fire | FM-5632: Cow Creek Fire |
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
Jobs and pay in Levy County
Levy County had 9,153 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,623 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Fanning Springs itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Fanning Springs
1 public school with 454 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLD TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 454 | 16.2 |
Towns near Fanning Springs
- Andrews, FL3.5 mi · 837 people · home $117,700
- Manatee Road, FL5.1 mi · 2,484 people · home $155,400
- Trenton, FL6.8 mi · 2,015 people · home $183,500
- Chiefland, FL7.5 mi · 2,316 people · home $167,700
- Bell, FL12.3 mi · 518 people · home $171,800
- Cross City, FL12.5 mi · 1,689 people · home $97,400
- Bronson, FL19.7 mi · 1,140 people · home $169,900
- Newberry, FL20.2 mi · 7,342 people · home $288,100
Fanning Springs questions
Is Fanning Springs, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fanning Springs scores better for retirees than 57% of Florida towns and quieter than 90%. 32.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.8).
How much does a house cost in Fanning Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Fanning Springs is valued at $187,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,618, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $859 a month.
What is the weather like in Fanning Springs?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 41.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Fanning Springs get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fanning Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 23, 1983. 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)