Why visit Mayo
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 8 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Hal W. Adams Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 41°F.
Weather in Mayo
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mayo
Mayo, Florida is a town and the only municipality in Lafayette County, Florida, United States. It is the county seat of Lafayette County. The population was 1,055 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Mayo, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Hal W. Adams Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Historic bridge in Florida, United States
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes8
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich
354 East Main, Mayo
Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-21:00
History
Although the current Town of Mayo was settled and established in 1874 by John B. Whitfield, the town was not officially incorporated as a municipality until 1903. Whitfield decided to name the town after James M. Mayo, who was a colonel in the Confederate States Army.
An African American man named Charles Strong was lynched on January 17, 1922.
In August 2018, Mayo temporarily changed the town's name to "Miracle Whip" as an advertisement publicity stunt for the Kraft Heinz brand.
From the History section of Mayo, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship5
Mayo First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
137 Main Street, Mayo
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Lafayette Virtual Instruction K-5 Fulltime
School · 0.4 mi
363 Ne Crawford St, Mayo
Healthcare2
Doctors Memorial Family Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
117 SW Virginia Circle, Mayo
Map of Mayo
32 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 41°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 72°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 49°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 53°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 62°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 69°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 71°F | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 68°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 58°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 77°F | 49°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 71°F | 44°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mayo (4 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
Lafayette County has had 32 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
Perry-Foley Airport (FPY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Day 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Cross City 29 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Lake City 33 mi east, about 54 min by car
- Five Points 34 mi east, about 55 min by car
- Greenville 40 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Chiefland 43 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Alachua 46 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lake Butler 50 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bronson 53 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Valdosta 56 mi north, about 1 h 30 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
- Mayo FL new crths01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Luraville FL Hal Adams bridge north01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
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