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Pine Ridge, Florida
Pine Ridge is a community of 10,762 people in Citrus County, Florida.
Why visit Pine Ridge
Townapedia lists 10 parks and trails, 4 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Skyview at Terra Vista and Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 43°F.
Weather in Pine Ridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pine Ridge
Pine Ridge is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Citrus County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,042 at the 2020 census, up from 9,598 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Homosassa Springs, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Pine Ridge, Citrus County, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Withlacoochee State Trail - South Citrus Springs Trailhead
Park · 4.0 mi
64 West Citrus Springs Boulevard, Citrus Springs
sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes4
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 2.9 mi
635 West Norvell Bryant Highway, Hernando
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Wendy's
Fast food · Burger · 2.9 mi
2900 West Norvell Bryant Highway, Lecanto
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship16
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Central Ridge Elementary School
School · 3.7 mi
185 W Citrus Springs Blvd, Citrus Springs
Citrus Springs Memorial Library
Library · 4.0 mi
1826 West Country Club Boulevard, Citrus Springs
Healthcare1
Map of Pine Ridge
45 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 (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
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, 22 miles away.
- Citrus Springs 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Homosassa Springs 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- On Top of the World 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Marion Oaks 18 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Liberty Triangle 18 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Ocala 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Spring Hill 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Lady Lake 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Leesburg 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Hudson 42 mi south, about 1 h 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Circle K, Pine Ridge, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shannon Marie Morgan searches for her house in Beverly Hills, Florida, The Eloquent Peasant, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Black Diamond, Florida Gateway, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Decor at a friend’s house (40238635672), Judy Gallagher, CC BY 2.0
- Texas Roadhouse at Shoppes at Black Diamond, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS065-E-344784 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-24481 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-14018 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Cucumber and zucchini soup, 83Gulf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Panera Bread at Shoppes at Black Diamond, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Target at Shoppes at Black Diamond, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Starbucks at Shoppes at Black Diamond, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 7-Eleven at Shoppes at Black Diamond, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aldi at Shoppes at Black Diamond, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wendy's, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EB Citrus CR486 at CR491, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wawa, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McDonald's, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mavis Tires & Brakes, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Glory Days Grill, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chris Thomas, Henry multigp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walmart, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Panda Express, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PetSmart, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Firehouse Subs-Hair Cuttery-Marco's Pizza, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hobby Lobby, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AT&T-Five Guys, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chipotle, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Culver's, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bella Vita jf, CHjackie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NB FL589 Exit 70 offramp at CR486, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NB FL589 Exit 70 approaching temporary northern terminus, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EB Citrus CR486 at FL589, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
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