Why visit Homosassa
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 9 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins State Historic Site, Bluebird Springs Park and Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 43°F.
Weather in Homosassa
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Homosassa
Homosassa () is a census-designated place (CDP) in Citrus County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,299 at the 2020 census, down from 2,578 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Homosassa Springs, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Homosassa, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins State Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Florida State Park located in Homosassa, Florida, U.S.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Bluebird Springs Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Citizens may use the picnic tables, pavilions, basketball courts, etc., on a first come first served basis. However, to reserve a...
8950 Bluebird Springs Lane, Homosassa
sunrise-sunset
Fire Station Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Playground, Public Restrooms
8350 West Homosassa Trail, Homosassa Springs
Mo-Su sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes12
The Freezer
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.8 mi
5590 South Boulevard Drive, Homosassa
Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Homosassa Riverside Resort
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.6 mi
5297 S Cherokee Way, Homosassa
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 2.1 mi
4420 South Suncoast Boulevard, Homosassa Springs
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Wendy's
Fast food · Burger · 2.2 mi
4223 Suncoast Boulevard, Homosassa
Mo-Th 06:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-23:00; Su 06:30-22:00
History
Homosassa is derived from a Seminole tribe Native American name meaning either "river of fishes" or "pepper ridge".
In 1851, David Levy Yulee established a 5,000-acre (20 km2) sugar plantation on the Homosassa River, close to the current town of Homosassa. The plantation was worked by approximately 1,000 slaves, but Yulee was an absentee owner, spending most of his time in Fernandina. Among the crops raised were sugar cane, cotton, and citrus. The Yulee Groves were one of the first in Florida to grow sweet oranges budded from sour orange stock. The mill, which was steam-driven, operated from 1851 to 1864 and produced sugar, syrup, and molasses, the last of which was part of the rum-making process. After the Civil War ended in 1865, Yulee was imprisoned, the slaves were freed, and the site was abandoned. The remains of the plantation are preserved at the Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park.
From the History section of Homosassa, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Healthcare2
Map of Homosassa
37 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 (18 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, 35 miles away.
- Homosassa Springs 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Sugarmill Woods 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Black Diamond 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Pine Ridge 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Citrus Springs 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Spring Hill 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Dunnellon 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Heritage Pines 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Shady Hills 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
- Marion Oaks 29 mi northeast, about 47 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
- 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
- McRae'sHomosassaHotel, WhisperToMe, CC0
- Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins07, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
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