The Town FilesLake Kerr, Florida
Community in Marion County · population 1,843 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $109,800
- Household income
- $42,411
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 63.6
Lake Kerr is a community of 1,843 people in Marion County, Florida. The median home is worth $109,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks quieter than 100% of Florida towns, easier by car than 97% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 96% of Florida towns.
How Lake Kerr 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 Lake Kerr is worth $109,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $42,411, which is more affordable than 95% of Florida towns. Median rent is $525 a month. 94.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lake Kerr | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $109,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $525 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $42,411 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 94.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 37.7% | — |
Who lives in Lake Kerr
| People | Lake Kerr | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.6 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 46.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 11.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 12.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 17.1% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 45.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in Lake Kerr
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
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Kerr since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an F1, struck on March 3, 1991 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 20, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 22, 2005.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 119,528 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,526 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Lake Kerr itself the ACS puts it at 20.9%.
Towns near Lake Kerr
- Welaka, FL12.3 mi · 714 people · home $283,100
- Pomona Park, FL16.3 mi · 784 people · home $159,600
- Seville, FL17.0 mi · 580 people · home $418,300
- Crescent City, FL17.8 mi · 1,654 people · home $192,600
- Silver Springs, FL18.2 mi · 2,844 people · home $30,800
- Interlachen, FL19.8 mi · 1,441 people · home $152,500
- Astor, FL20.1 mi · 1,759 people · home $116,000
- Silver Springs Shores, FL21.2 mi · 24,846 people · home $201,300
Lake Kerr questions
Is Lake Kerr, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lake Kerr scores better for retirees than 70% of Florida towns and quieter than 100%. 46.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 63.6).
How much does a house cost in Lake Kerr?
The median owner-occupied home in Lake Kerr is valued at $109,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,411, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $525 a month.
What is the weather like in Lake Kerr?
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 Lake Kerr get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Kerr since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on March 3, 1991. 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)