Chiefland, Florida
Chiefland is a city of 1,909 people in Levy County, Florida, founded in 1929.
Why visit Chiefland
Townapedia lists 6 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Chief Theater.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in Chiefland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chiefland
Chiefland is a city in Levy County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,316 at the 2020 census, up from 2,245 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Chiefland, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes19
The Gathering Table
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
116 North Main Street, Chiefland
Mo-Th, Su 07:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00
BubbaQue's BBQ - Chiefland
Restaurant · Barbecue
1306 North Young Boulevard, Chiefland
Fr-Sa 11:00-11:30; Su-Th 11:00-21:30
Bar-B-Q Bill's
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.4 mi
1901 North Young Boulevard, Chiefland
Bett's Big-T
Restaurant · Family · 1.3 mi
12351 Northwest US Highway 19, Chiefland
Mya's Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
2202 North Young Boulevard, Chiefland
Mya's Noodle House
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi
2130 North Young Boulevard, Chiefland
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
1007 Northwest 21st Court, Chiefland
Mo-Th 05:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-01:00; Su 05:00-24:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
2209 North Young Boulevard, Chiefland
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
7 more on the map.
Where to stay5
History
A village of the Timucua people was once located south of the present city and at Manatee Springs. The area's economy is traditionally based on agriculture, primarily farming (peanuts, watermelons, hay); ranching (cattle, hogs); dairy (milk); timber (pulpwood, lumber, turpentine) and aquaculture (fishing, oystering, crabbing).
After Spanish Florida became the Florida Territory of the United States, it was platted in 1843, and when Florida officially became a U.S. state in 1845, the community turned into a permanent settlement by non-indigenous people and called "Charlie Emathla’s Town". In 1860, it was renamed "Hardeetown", after Isaac P. Hardee, who was a slaver that owned a large plantation that extended for miles and the community was eventually built on the land. The City of Chiefland was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1913. Its named for the Muscogee Creek (and early Seminole) chieftains who lived in chiefdoms within the current city before and during the Spanish Florida and British Florida eras until it became the Florida Territory, when shortly after, the Indian Removal Act and Trail of Tears happened under then U.S.Army general, Andrew Jackson.
In July 1927, a Black man named Albert Williams was shot and then lynched by a mob. He had allegedly assaulted a white turpentine operator over a debt he owed the white man, and "was shot to death by a mob".
From the History section of Chiefland, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship12
First Baptist Church of Chiefland
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
511 N YOUNG BLVD, Chiefland
Gospel of Faith Revival Center
Church · 1.3 mi
221 Southeast 4th Avenue, Chiefland
Shopping5
Chiefland Regional Shopping Center
Shopping center · 0.7 mi
2202 North Young Boulevard, Chiefland
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare5
Palms Medical Group - Chiefland
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
410 Northwest 4th Avenue
Map of Chiefland
63 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 (6 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, 4 miles away.
- Bronson 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Alachua 30 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Gainesville 34 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Citrus Springs 42 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- On Top of the World 44 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Pine Ridge 45 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ocala 48 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Liberty Triangle 48 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lake City 50 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Homosassa Springs 51 mi southeast, 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
- NAPA Auto Parts, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BubbaQue's, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ABC Pizza, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Popeyes, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KFC-Pizza Hut, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Ralph's Burger House on Young Blvd, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marathon-Dairy Queen, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bar-B-Q Bill's, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Save-A-Lot, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- April & Jeff's Farmhouse Produce, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 in Chiefland, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ralph's Burger House on Rodgers Blvd, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chiefland Middle High School, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ace Hardware, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chieflandhsflorida, WhisperToMe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Taco Bell, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Murphy Express, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US ALT27 at US19-98 and Chiefland High School, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dollar Tree, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chiefland City limit, US129SB, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chiefland Walmart Shopping Plaza Suncoast Credit Union, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chiefland Walmart Shopping Plaza China 1 - Audibel, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aaron's, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burger King, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chiefland Walmart Shopping Plaza CareerSource - Cricket, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chiefland Walmart Shopping Plaza Domino's - H&R Block - LA Nails, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chiefland Walmart Shopping Plaza Hibbett Sports - Viego Amigo - Advance America, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aldi, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CVS Pharmacy, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Quick Care Med, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US19-98 at Chiefland Regional Shopping Center, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walmart, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jiffy Food Stores at Main Street and NE 4th Avenue, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bealls, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Radiant Credit Union, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dunkin-Baskin Robbins, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Baptist Church of Chiefland, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ellianos Coffee, Chiefland, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Intersection of CR341 and FL320, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
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