Rainbow Lakes Estates, Florida facts for kids
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Rainbow Lakes Estates
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Lake Bonable, in Rainbow Lakes Estates
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 Rainbow Lakes Estates, Florida
Location in Florida
Rainbow Lakes Estates, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.37 sq mi (42.4 km2) |
| • Land | 15.83 sq mi (41.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.54 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 130 ft (40 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,438 |
| • Density | 217.1/sq mi (83.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
34431 (Dunnellon)
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-59450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805184 |
Rainbow Lakes Estates is a community in Florida, United States. It's not an official city or town, but it's a place where people live. The government counts its population as a "census-designated place" (CDP).
This community is found in two different counties: Marion and Levy. It was set up as a special district to provide services to its residents. The part in Marion County is near the larger city of Ocala. The part in Levy County is closer to Gainesville. In 2020, about 3,438 people lived here.
Rainbow Lakes Estates is located northwest of Rainbow Springs State Park. This park is famous for its beautiful natural springs. The community has facilities and paved roads for its residents. Many of the building lots here are still empty, waiting for new homes.
Where is Rainbow Lakes Estates?
Rainbow Lakes Estates is in the western part of Marion County and the southeastern part of Levy County. You can find it at these coordinates: 29.1458° N, -82.4994° W.
US 41 runs along the eastern edge of the community. It's about 6 miles north of a town called Dunnellon. Ocala, which is the main city in Marion County, is about 22 miles to the east. Another town, Williston, is about 17 miles north of Rainbow Lakes Estates.
