The Town FilesInterlachen, Florida
Town in Putnam County · population 1,441 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $152,500
- Household income
- $47,950
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 37.9
Interlachen is a town of 1,441 people in Putnam County, Florida. The median home is worth $152,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Florida towns, quieter than 91% of Florida towns, easier by car than 80% of Florida towns.
How Interlachen 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 Interlachen is worth $152,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $47,950, which is more affordable than 88% of Florida towns. Median rent is $802 a month. 74.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Interlachen | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $802 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $47,950 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 74.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.1% | — |
Who lives in Interlachen
| People | Interlachen | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.9% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 11.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 0.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 32.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Interlachen
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 41.4°F. About 55.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 17 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Interlachen since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 4, 1973 about 0.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 7, 2004.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 17, 2012.
Severe weather in Putnam County since 1996
Putnam County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | Fire | FM-5631: Railroad Complex 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 |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Putnam County
Putnam County had 17,320 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,592 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Interlachen itself the ACS puts it at 7.8%.
Public schools in Interlachen
2 public schools with 1,937 students, about 20.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERLACHEN JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 1,068 | 21.4 |
| ROBERT H. JENKINS JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 869 | 18.5 |
Towns near Interlachen
- Hawthorne, FL12.2 mi · 1,478 people · home $177,800
- Palatka, FL13.5 mi · 10,446 people · home $150,500
- Keystone Heights, FL14.0 mi · 1,446 people · home $227,900
- Welaka, FL16.9 mi · 714 people · home $283,100
- East Palatka, FL17.9 mi · 1,573 people · home $246,600
- Lake Kerr, FL19.8 mi · 1,843 people · home $109,800
- Waldo, FL20.1 mi · 846 people · home $113,600
- Pomona Park, FL20.3 mi · 784 people · home $159,600
Interlachen questions
Is Interlachen, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Interlachen scores better for retirees than 67% of Florida towns and quieter than 91%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Interlachen?
The median owner-occupied home in Interlachen is valued at $152,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,950, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $802 a month.
What is the weather like in Interlachen?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 41.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Interlachen get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Interlachen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 4, 1973. 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)