City safety & data profile

Homosassa SpringsFL

Homosassa Springs, FL is a 14K-resident city in Citrus County with a median household income of $48,049.

Citrus County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Homosassa Springs, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Homosassa Springs has a population larger than 22% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $158,200.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 78%
By size
$48,049
Median income
$158,200
Median home
20.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Homosassa Springs

Homosassa Springs posts a median household income higher than 7% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 93%
by median income, US cities

Where Homosassa Springs income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$48,049 Bottom 7% higher than 7% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Homosassa Springs, FL beyond the headline numbers

Homosassa Springs sits inside Citrus County, Florida, at roughly 28.80°N, -82.58°W. Population 13,791, $48,049 median household income. Median home value $158,200, median rent $939. Poverty rate 20.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Homosassa Springs's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 42.4%, then short sleep duration at 39.4%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Homosassa Springs from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,791
Homosassa Springs
Median Income
$48,049
-29% vs avg
Median Home Value
$158,200
-31% vs avg
Median Age
50.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Citrus County) - Homosassa Springs's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
162K+16%
Median Income
$56,546+45%
Median Home Value
$245,500+109%
Poverty Rate
15.6%-7%
Unemployment
6.3%-60%

Economics

Economics indicators for Homosassa Springs, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$939/mo
Poverty Rate
20.3% +43% vs avg
Unemployment 8.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 9.3%
Work From Home 8.1%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 91.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
42.4%
Short Sleep Duration
39.4%
Obesity
34.5%
Physical Inactivity
31.6%
Current Smoking
19.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
19%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.2%
Diabetes
16.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.9%
Binge Drinking
12.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 51.4%
Annual Checkup 80.1%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
11.3%
Current Asthma
10.4%
Stroke
5.6%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Homosassa Springs, FL? ▼
Homosassa Springs, FL has a population of 13,791 people, located in Citrus County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Homosassa Springs? ▼
The median household income in Homosassa Springs, FL is $48,049 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20.3%.
What is the median home value in Homosassa Springs? ▼
The median home value in Homosassa Springs, FL is $158,200. Median rent is $939/month.
What are the top health concerns in Homosassa Springs? ▼
The top health indicators in Homosassa Springs include High Blood Pressure (42.4%), Short Sleep Duration (39.4%), Obesity (34.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Homosassa Springs? ▼
The median age in Homosassa Springs, FL is 50.9 years. 9.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Homosassa Springs, FL is located in Citrus County, Florida. With a population of 14K and a $48,049 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Homosassa Springs area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Homosassa Springs's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Homosassa Springs area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Citrus County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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