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Rutland, Florida
Unincorporated community
Sign along westbound State Road 44 as it enters Rutland.
Sign along westbound State Road 44 as it enters Rutland.
Rutland, Florida is located in Florida
Rutland, Florida
Rutland, Florida
Location in Florida
Country United States
State Florida
County Sumter
Elevation
46 ft (14 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
33585
Area code(s) 352

Rutland is a small, quiet place in Sumter County, Florida, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It shares a ZIP code (33538) with a nearby place called Lake Panasoffkee, which is about nine miles away.

Where is Rutland Located?

Rutland is surrounded by natural beauty and other communities. To the southwest, you'll find the Withlacoochee River. To the southeast is Lake Panasoffkee, a large lake. North of Rutland are Marion Oaks and parts of rural Marion County. To the east, you'll find the town of Wildwood.

Getting Around and What People Do

The main road that goes through Rutland is State Road 44. This road enters Sumter County by crossing a bridge over the Withlacoochee River. Other important roads in the area include County Road 247 and County Road 470.

The people in Rutland mostly work in farming. It's a great place for agriculture. Recreation is also a big part of life here. You can even find a company that offers fun airboat tours right in town!

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