Gilchrist County, FL

Living in Gilchrist County

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 8
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 17
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Colleges 65
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Schools 81
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Residents

18k Population +1.3k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate42%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$6.6k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office24%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$105k Median Home Value -$7.9k (2010–19)
31% Built 2000 or Later
$463 Median Monthly Rent -$82 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home50%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity90%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas<1%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gilchrist County

United States45
Florida50

Property Crime in Gilchrist County

United States48
Florida57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump80%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 4 0
Feb 56 4 0
Mar 62 5 0
Apr 67 3 0
May 74 3 0
Jun 80 7 0
Jul 81 7 0
Aug 81 8 0
Sep 78 5 0
Oct 70 3 0
Nov 62 2 0
Dec 55 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gilchrist County

Inland Flooding58
Tornado23
Coastal Flooding5
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gilchrist County, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gilchrist County, FL

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Living Springs Academy
15 miles, NE
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The Academy
20 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Gilchrist County, FL

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University of Florida
27 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Gilchrist County, FL

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Airports

Airports near Gilchrist County, FL

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