The Town FilesSteinhatchee, Florida
Community in Taylor County · population 1,049 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $296,200
- Household income
- $50,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 63.0
Steinhatchee is a community of 1,049 people in Taylor County, Florida. The median home is worth $296,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks quieter than 99% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 87% of Florida towns, better for a vacation home than 83% of Florida towns.
How Steinhatchee 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 Steinhatchee is worth $296,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.9 times the median household income of $50,000, which is more affordable than 18% of Florida towns. 90.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Steinhatchee | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $296,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $50,000 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 90.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 58.4% | — |
Who lives in Steinhatchee
| People | Steinhatchee | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.0 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 47.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 14.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 30.4% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 42.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Steinhatchee
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
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Steinhatchee since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an F1, struck on March 18, 1975 about 4.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 1, 2016.
Severe weather in Taylor County since 1996
Taylor County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 Taylor County
Taylor County had 5,715 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,934 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Steinhatchee itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Steinhatchee
1 public school with 122 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEINHATCHEE SCHOOL | PK-5 | 122 | 15.3 |
Towns near Steinhatchee
- Cross City, FL15.5 mi · 1,689 people · home $97,400
- Mayo, FL27.9 mi · 1,055 people · home $166,300
- Fanning Springs, FL28.0 mi · 1,182 people · home $187,100
- Manatee Road, FL30.0 mi · 2,484 people · home $155,400
Steinhatchee questions
Is Steinhatchee, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Steinhatchee scores better for retirees than 41% of Florida towns and quieter than 99%. 47.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 63.0).
How much does a house cost in Steinhatchee?
The median owner-occupied home in Steinhatchee is valued at $296,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,000, so homes cost about 5.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Steinhatchee?
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 Steinhatchee get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Steinhatchee since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on March 18, 1975. 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)