On Top of the World, Florida
On Top of the World is a community of 16,007 people in Marion County, Florida.
Why visit On Top of the World
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 9 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Sholom Park and Stone Creek Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 46°F.
Weather in On Top of the World
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About On Top of the World
On Top of the World is a census-designated place (CDP) in southwestern Marion County, Florida, United States. It is 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Ocala, the county seat.
From the Wikipedia article On Top of the World, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Sholom Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Park in United States of America
7110 Southwest 80th Avenue, Ocala
Mo-Su 08:00-19:00
Restaurants and cafes7
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 2.6 mi
7801 Southwest Highway 200, Ocala
Mo-Tu 05:30-22:00; We 06:00-22:00; Th 05:30-22:00; Fr 05:30-22:30;...
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of On Top of the World
46 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 46°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 74°F | 48°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 79°F | 52°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 57°F | 2.2 in |
| May | 89°F | 64°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 70°F | 7.4 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 6.9 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 72°F | 7.1 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 70°F | 6.5 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 63°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 77°F | 54°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 72°F | 48°F | 2.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ocala Hcn (13 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
Marion County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 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)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm 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, 6 miles away.
- Liberty Triangle 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Marion Oaks 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Rainbow Springs 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Dunnellon 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Ocala 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Hernando 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Citrus Springs 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Belleview 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Silver Springs Shores 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Pine Ridge 17 mi southwest, about 27 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
- ISS065-E-344788 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-21367 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-21368 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-21366 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Neotibicen davisi davisi 26899162, Susan Berg, CC BY 4.0
- Yellow Butterfly - Flickr - starmist1, Todd Petit from East Wenatchee, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Prionopelta antillana casent0103911 dorsal 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Prionopelta antillana casent0103911 head 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Prionopelta antillana casent0103911 profile 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Prionopelta antillana casent0103911 label 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
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