Why visit Lecanto
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 43°F.
Weather in Lecanto
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lecanto
Lecanto is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Citrus County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 6,301, up from 5,882 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Homosassa Springs, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is home to several county government facilities including the Citrus County Sheriff's Office and the Citrus Campus of the College of Central Florida.
From the Wikipedia article Lecanto, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes3
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 3.0 mi
4705 Gulf to Lake Highway, Lecanto
Faith Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.5 mi
935 South Crystal Glen Drive, Lecanto
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Map of Lecanto
38 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 (11 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, 29 miles away.
- Homosassa Springs 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Citrus Hills 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Sugarmill Woods 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Black Diamond 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Beverly Hills 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Pine Ridge 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Homosassa 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Crystal River 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Inverness Highlands North 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Inverness 10 mi east, about 16 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
- Lecanto Church of Christ, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RaceTrac, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mobil-Circle K, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SB Citrus CR491 at FL44, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Magnolia Cemetery, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- America Groceries & Deli, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lecanto, Florida Post Office, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Culver's, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alypia wittfeldii - iNaturalist 364775970, Athena Philips, CC BY 4.0
- 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
- WB FL44 signage at FL589 NB, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EB FL44 at FL589, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NB FL589 Exit 70 one mile to CR486, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NB FL589 Exit 70 half mile to CR486, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NB FL589 Exit 70 approaching temporary northern terminus, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
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