Inverness Highlands South, Florida
Inverness Highlands South is a community of 7,449 people in Citrus County, Florida.
Why visit Inverness Highlands South
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Fort Cooper State Park and Masonic Temple of Citrus Lodge No. 118, F. and A.M..
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 43°F.
Weather in Inverness Highlands South
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Inverness Highlands South
Inverness Highlands South is a census-designated place (CDP) in Citrus County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,698, up from 6,542 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Homosassa Springs, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Inverness Highlands South, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Fort Cooper State Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Park in Inverness, Florida, US
Masonic Temple of Citrus Lodge No. 118, F. and A.M.
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Masonic temple in Inverness, United States of America
Old Citrus County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
County courthouse in Florida, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes3
Cinnamon Sticks
Restaurant · 2.0 mi
727 US Hwy 41 S, Inverness
Tu-Su 07:00-15:00; Mo off
Churches and places of worship9
Shirdi Sai Florida Center
Place of worship · Sai Baba · 1.0 mi
4707 South Pleasant Grove Road, Inverness
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare1
Map of Inverness Highlands South
33 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 (1 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, 27 miles away.
- Inverness 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Inverness Highlands North 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Floral City 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Citrus Hills 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Lecanto 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Beverly Hills 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Sugarmill Woods 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Hernando 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Homosassa Springs 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Pine Ridge 12 mi northwest, about 20 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fort Cooper Inverness road01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Inverness Masonic Temple from across Old Main Street, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Citrus Cty Crths Inverness01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
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