The Town FilesWhite Springs, Florida
Town in Hamilton County · population 740 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $84,100
- Household income
- $38,229
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 26.2
White Springs is a town of 740 people in Hamilton County, Florida. The median home is worth $84,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks quieter than 95% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 73% of Florida towns.
How White 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 White Springs is worth $84,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $38,229, which is more affordable than 97% of Florida towns. Median rent is $768 a month. 66.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | White Springs | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $84,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $768 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $38,229 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 66.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.0% | — |
Who lives in White Springs
| People | White Springs | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.2 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 41.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in White Springs
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 41.8°F. About 53.6 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 13 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Springs since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 21, 1974 about 0.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 15, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 25, 2005.
Severe weather in Hamilton County since 1996
Hamilton County has been included in 38 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 |
| 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 Hamilton County
Hamilton County had 3,134 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,583 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in White Springs itself the ACS puts it at 9.6%.
Towns near White Springs
- Five Points, FL10.2 mi · 1,076 people · home —
- Lake City, FL12.0 mi · 12,329 people · home $184,900
- Watertown, FL13.6 mi · 3,018 people · home $114,100
- Jasper, FL13.6 mi · 3,621 people · home $78,300
- Live Oak, FL13.9 mi · 6,735 people · home $160,300
- Branford, FL27.4 mi · 711 people · home $157,100
- Echols County, GA27.7 mi · 3,697 people · home $124,100
- Jennings, FL27.8 mi · 749 people · home $71,800
White Springs questions
Is White Springs, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, White Springs scores better for retirees than 47% of Florida towns and quieter than 95%. 21.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 26.2).
How much does a house cost in White Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in White Springs is valued at $84,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,229, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $768 a month.
What is the weather like in White Springs?
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 41.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does White Springs get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 21, 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)