Homosassa Springs, Florida
Homosassa Springs is a community of 15,701 people in Citrus County, Florida.
Why visit Homosassa Springs
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 9 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 3 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 Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Homosassa Springs
Homosassa Springs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Citrus County, Florida, United States. The population was 14,283 as of 2020, up from 13,791 at the 2010 census. Homosassa Springs is the principal community of the Homosassa Springs, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Homosassa Springs, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
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Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins State Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Florida State Park located in Homosassa, Florida, U.S.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Bluebird Springs Park
Park · 2.8 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 · 2.0 mi
Playground, Public Restrooms
8350 West Homosassa Trail, Homosassa Springs
Mo-Su sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes8
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 2.3 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
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship13
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 3.6 mi
7040 Suncoast Boulevard, Homosassa
Faith Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 3.9 mi
935 South Crystal Glen Drive, Lecanto
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare2
Map of Homosassa Springs
63 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 (14 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, 32 miles away.
- Sugarmill Woods 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Pine Ridge 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Citrus Springs 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Spring Hill 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Marion Oaks 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- On Top of the World 26 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
- Liberty Triangle 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Shady Hills 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- The Villages 34 mi east, about 54 min by car
- Ocala 35 mi northeast, about 56 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
- Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - panoramio, qwesy qwesy, CC BY 3.0
- Red wolf - Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (5565277740), DGriebeling, CC BY 2.0
- Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - panoramio (1), qwesy qwesy, CC BY 3.0
- Manatees at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - panoramio, qwesy qwesy, CC BY 3.0
- Homosassa Springs2, Slapp9, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Homosassa Springs, Slapp9, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins07, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Fox (5527627732), Buddha Dog, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Red wolf looks like a german shepherd (5527625822), Buddha Dog, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mermaid and Baby - panoramio, mysteriousbones, CC BY 3.0
- ISS066-E-18175 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-14017 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-43313 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-42004 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-42003 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-18176 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-43314 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Alypia wittfeldii - iNaturalist 364775970, Athena Philips, CC BY 4.0
- Great Horned Owl (4502919610), Justin Warner from Burlington, ON, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robert Bond Media Consultant of rbondnetwork, Robert Bond - Media Consultant, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fox (5565339350), DGriebeling, CC BY 2.0
- Fox (5564753927), DGriebeling, CC BY 2.0
- Florida-176, Hans Stieglitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Great Horned Owl (3895842071), a200/a77Wells, CC BY 2.0
- Homosassa - panoramio, qwesy qwesy, CC BY 3.0
- ISS065-E-344782 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-344783 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-74058 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- WB FL44 signage at FL589 NB, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
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