Homosassa Springs, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Homosassa Springs, Florida
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Northbound US 19-98 as it enters Homosassa Springs
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Location in Citrus County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Citrus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.18 sq mi (65.21 km2) |
| • Land | 25.17 sq mi (65.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,283 |
| • Density | 567.51/sq mi (219.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
34447
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-32400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0284223 |
Homosassa Springs is a community in Citrus County, Florida, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, even though it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2020, about 14,283 people lived here. Homosassa Springs is the main community in its local area, which is called the Homosassa Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area. The name "Homosassa Springs" comes from a warm spring nearby. This spring is famous because it attracts many manatees, especially in cooler weather.
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Geography and Climate of Homosassa Springs
Homosassa Springs is located in the southern part of Citrus County. You can find it at these coordinates: 28°48′26″N 82°33′0″W / 28.80722°N 82.55000°W.
The community is east of U.S. Routes 19 and 98. Another community called Homosassa is to the west of these highways. The famous Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is also west of the highway.
Homosassa Springs shares borders with other places. To the northwest, it's next to the city of Crystal River. To the east, you'll find Lecanto, and to the south is Sugarmill Woods.
The total area of Homosassa Springs is about 25.18 square miles (65.1 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.01 square mile (0.04 square kilometers), is covered by water.
Weather in Homosassa Springs
Homosassa Springs has a warm climate. Here's a quick look at the weather:
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 85 (29) |
88 (31) |
91 (33) |
93 (34) |
98 (37) |
99 (37) |
97 (36) |
98 (37) |
96 (36) |
94 (34) |
90 (32) |
86 (30) |
99 (37) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 70.8 (21.6) |
73.4 (23.0) |
77.6 (25.3) |
82.6 (28.1) |
88.4 (31.3) |
90.8 (32.7) |
91.6 (33.1) |
91.5 (33.1) |
89.9 (32.2) |
85.0 (29.4) |
78.7 (25.9) |
72.6 (22.6) |
82.7 (28.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 45.1 (7.3) |
47.9 (8.8) |
52.2 (11.2) |
56.7 (13.7) |
63.8 (17.7) |
70.3 (21.3) |
72.0 (22.2) |
72.1 (22.3) |
70.0 (21.1) |
62.8 (17.1) |
54.4 (12.4) |
47.6 (8.7) |
59.6 (15.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 21 (−6) |
24 (−4) |
29 (−2) |
40 (4) |
49 (9) |
53 (12) |
63 (17) |
67 (19) |
57 (14) |
40 (4) |
23 (−5) |
18 (−8) |
18 (−8) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.56 (90) |
3.05 (77) |
4.17 (106) |
2.54 (65) |
3.23 (82) |
6.50 (165) |
7.60 (193) |
7.78 (198) |
6.40 (163) |
2.51 (64) |
2.32 (59) |
2.64 (67) |
52.30 (1,328) |
Population and People of Homosassa Springs
The number of people living in Homosassa Springs has grown over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 6,271 | — | |
| 2000 | 12,458 | 98.7% | |
| 2010 | 13,791 | 10.7% | |
| 2020 | 14,283 | 3.6% | |
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In 2020, there were 14,283 people and 5,946 households in Homosassa Springs.
Here's a breakdown of the population:
- About 5.7% of the people were under 5 years old.
- About 17.6% were under 18 years old.
- Roughly half, 50.4%, were between 18 and 65 years old.
- About 26.3% were 65 years and older.
More than half of the population (51.1%) were female. About 2.8% of the people were born in another country. There were also 1,594 veterans living in Homosassa Springs.
Most of the people (95.1%) were white. Other groups included 1.2% black, 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, and 0.1% Asian. About 3.3% of the population identified as two or more races. People who identified as Hispanic or Latino made up 3.5% of the population.
The average value of homes owned by people was $86,500. The average rent for a home was $750 per month.
Most adults (86.6%) aged 25 and older had at least a high school diploma. About 7.7% of adults aged 25 and older had a bachelor's degree or higher.
Many homes in Homosassa Springs have technology. About 90.2% of households had a computer, and 81.2% had a fast internet connection (broadband).
Education in Homosassa Springs
Schools in Homosassa Springs are part of the Citrus County School District. Students attend different elementary, middle, and high schools depending on where they live.
- Elementary Schools: Homosassa Elementary, Lecanto Elementary, and Rock Crusher Elementary.
- Middle Schools: Crystal River Middle School and Lecanto Middle School.
- High Schools: Crystal River High School and Lecanto High School.
The Homosassa Public Library, which is part of Citrus Libraries, is also located in Homosassa Springs.
Notable Person from Homosassa Springs
- Dazzy Vance, a famous baseball pitcher who is in the Hall of Fame.
Images for kids
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Scene on the Homosassa River - Homosassa Springs, Florida, 1925
See also
In Spanish: Homosassa Springs para niños
