Citrus Hills, Florida
Citrus Hills is a community of 9,304 people in Citrus County, Florida.
Why visit Citrus Hills
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails, 1 place to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Old Hernando Elementary School, Skyview at Terra Vista and Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 43°F.
Weather in Citrus Hills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Citrus Hills
Citrus Hills is a census-designated place (CDP) in Citrus County, Florida, United States. The population was 9,302 at the 2020 census, up from 7,470 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Homosassa Springs, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Citrus Hills, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Old Hernando Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes1
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.3 mi
635 West Norvell Bryant Highway, Hernando
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Where to stay2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Inverness-Lecanto
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
903 East Gulf To Lake Highway, Lecanto
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Citrus Springs Middle School
School · 5.9 mi
150 W Citrus Springs Blvd, Citrus Springs
Healthcare1
Map of Citrus Hills
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 72°F | 46°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 77°F | 49°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 55°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 62°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 7.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 71°F | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 69°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 61°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 77°F | 52°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 72°F | 46°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Inverness 3 Se Hcn (9 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
Citrus County has had 34 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 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)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ocala International Airport (OCF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Beverly Hills 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Pine Ridge 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Black Diamond 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Citrus Springs 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Homosassa Springs 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Sugarmill Woods 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Dunnellon 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Homosassa 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Marion Oaks 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- On Top of the World 17 mi northeast, about 28 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hernando Elementary School01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
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