City safety & data profile

On Top of the WorldFL

On Top of the World, FL is a 13K-resident city in Marion County with a median household income of $60,670.

Marion County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for On Top of the World, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. On Top of the World has a population larger than 16% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $303,900.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 84%
By size
$60,670
Median income
$303,900
Median home
7%
Poverty rate

The read on On Top of the World

On Top of the World posts a median household income higher than 23% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 77%
by median income, US cities

Where On Top of the World income ranks nationally

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

$60,670 Bottom 23% higher than 23% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $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 On Top of the World, FL beyond the headline numbers

On Top of the World sits inside Marion County, Florida, at roughly 29.12°N, -82.29°W. Population 12,668, $60,670 median household income. Median home value $303,900, median rent $1,212. Poverty rate 7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: On Top of the World's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 54.4%, then obesity at 30.5%.

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

Population
12,668
On Top of the World
Median Income
$60,670
-11% vs avg
Median Home Value
$303,900
+33% vs avg
Median Age
71.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Marion County) - On Top of the World'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
400K+20%
Median Income
$61,010+55%
Median Home Value
$243,100+104%
Poverty Rate
14.4%-20%
Unemployment
4.8%-65%

Economics

Economics indicators for On Top of the World, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,212/mo
Poverty Rate
7% -51% vs avg
Unemployment 3.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 38.8%
Work From Home 22.7%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 89.6%
African American 4.1%
Asian 1.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
54.4%
Obesity
30.5%
Short Sleep Duration
29.2%
Physical Inactivity
26.2%
Diabetes
18.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
14.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
10.4%
Current Smoking
10.1%
Current Asthma
8.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 68.1%
Annual Checkup 90.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.2%
Binge Drinking
6.8%
Stroke
6.6%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of On Top of the World, FL? ▼
On Top of the World, FL has a population of 12,668 people, located in Marion County, Florida.
What is the median household income in On Top of the World? ▼
The median household income in On Top of the World, FL is $60,670 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7%.
What is the median home value in On Top of the World? ▼
The median home value in On Top of the World, FL is $303,900. Median rent is $1,212/month.
What are the top health concerns in On Top of the World? ▼
The top health indicators in On Top of the World include High Blood Pressure (54.4%), Obesity (30.5%), Short Sleep Duration (29.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in On Top of the World? ▼
The median age in On Top of the World, FL is 71.4 years. 38.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

On Top of the World, FL is located in Marion County, Florida. With a population of 13K and a $60,670 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the On Top of the World area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using On Top of the World's profile

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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 (Marion County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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