The Town FilesHavana, Florida
Town in Gadsden County · population 1,753 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $216,300
- Household income
- $60,799
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 54.3
Havana is a town of 1,753 people in Gadsden County, Florida. The median home is worth $216,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks hipper than 72% of Florida towns, better transit than 70% of Florida towns.
How Havana 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 Havana is worth $216,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $60,799, which is more affordable than 80% of Florida towns. Median rent is $774 a month. 77.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Havana | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $774 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $60,799 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 77.6% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Havana
| People | Havana | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 23.4% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 28.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in Havana
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 39.8°F. About 59.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 79 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Havana since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on January 30, 1974 about 1.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 3, 1980.
Severe weather in Gadsden County since 1996
Gadsden County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Gadsden County
Gadsden County had 16,317 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,813 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Havana itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Havana
2 public schools with 1,617 students, about 19.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GADSDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,059 | 20.8 |
| HAVANA MAGNET SCHOOL | PK-8 | 558 | 16.4 |
Towns near Havana
- Midway, FL9.2 mi · 3,537 people · home $226,500
- Quincy, FL11.2 mi · 7,970 people · home $125,500
- Bradfordville, FL13.1 mi · 19,183 people · home $383,300
- Tallahassee, FL15.5 mi · 196,169 people · home $294,400
- Fort Braden, FL16.1 mi · 1,045 people · home $164,000
- Gretna, FL18.0 mi · 1,357 people · home $112,500
- Cairo, GA21.2 mi · 10,179 people · home $108,800
- Bainbridge, GA21.2 mi · 14,468 people · home $174,700
Havana questions
Is Havana, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Havana scores better for retirees than 65% of Florida towns and quieter than 58%. 33.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.3).
How much does a house cost in Havana?
The median owner-occupied home in Havana is valued at $216,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,799, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $774 a month.
What is the weather like in Havana?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 39.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Havana get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Havana since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on January 30, 1974. 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)