Why visit Bronson
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail and 3 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in Bronson
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About Bronson
Bronson is a town and the county seat of Levy County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,140 at the 2020 census, up from 1,113 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Gainesville metropolitan area, Florida. The Bronson Speedway is on its outskirts.
From the Wikipedia article Bronson, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship11
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Levy Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
School · 0.6 mi
480 Mashburn Dr, Bronson
History
Bronson began as a settlement in 1839 that was named after a judge, Isaac H. Bronson, who was an early settler to the Florida Territory before it became a state. Before the community's renaming, it was originally known as “Chunky Pond” after the Native American name, “Chuckahaha.”
Despite being settled since the early 19th century, and being Levy County's county seat since 1874, the Town of Bronson wasn't officially incorporated as a municipality until the mid-20th century, in 1951.
From the History section of Bronson, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Bronson
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 44°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 70°F | 47°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 75°F | 51°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 57°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 63°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 70°F | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 72°F | 8.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 72°F | 9.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 70°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 62°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 52°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 47°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Usher Twr (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Levy County has had 36 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-04-23: Cow Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Good Dog Landing (79FL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Gainesville 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Alachua 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- On Top of the World 32 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
- Citrus Springs 33 mi south, about 54 min by car
- Ocala 35 mi southeast, about 56 min by car
- Liberty Triangle 36 mi southeast, about 58 min by car
- Pine Ridge 37 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Marion Oaks 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Silver Springs Shores 44 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Homosassa Springs 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bronson Levy County Courthouse01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- FL24 SB Road junction CR337, Bronson dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB Alt US 27 at FL 24 intersection, Bronson dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- FL24 SB at Alt US 27 intersection, Bronson dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- McDaniel grave, Bronson, Michael Rivera, CC0
- Marathon gas station, Bronson, Mjrmtg, CC0
- Ace Hardware, Bronson, Michael Rivera, CC0
- CR32B NB Reassurance marker, Bronson dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB Alt US 27 Road junction S CR 337, Bronson dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- FL24 SB Road junction CR32B, Bronson dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB Oak St at Alt US 27 intersection, Bronson dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Save A Lot, Bronson, Michael Rivera, CC0
- Bronson Town Hall, Mjrmtg, CC0
- Dr. James M. Jackson Home historical marker, Bronson, Mjrmtg, CC0
- Bronson Public Library, Florida, Mjrmtg, CC0
- School Board of Levy County District Office, Bronson, Mjrmtg, CC0
- Bronson Post Office, Michael Rivera, CC0
- SB Pine St at Alt US 27 intersection, Bronson dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Cricket, Bronson, Mjrmtg, CC0
- Exhale Smoke Shop, Bronson, Michael Rivera, CC0
- Dollar General Market, Bronson, Michael Rivera, CC0
- Los Avina, Bronson, Mjrmtg, CC0
- Hungry Howie's, Bronson, Mjrmtg, CC0
- Bo Diddley gravestone full, Mjrmtg, CC0
- Bo Diddley gravestone ground, Mjrmtg, CC0
- Flickr - ggallice - Longhorn beetle, Geoff Gallice from Gainesville, FL, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Dogan S. Cobb Municipal Building, Michael Rivera, CC0
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