Gilchrist County, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
18,494 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,070 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$191,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$375 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$610 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gainesville Metro Area
6
Florida
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Gainesville Metro Area
5
Florida
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 52
Feb 4 0 55
Mar 5 0 61
Apr 3 0 67
May 2 0 74
Jun 6 0 79
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 8 0 81
Sep 5 0 78
Oct 3 0 70
Nov 2 0 62
Dec 3 0 55

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 2%

Schools

Bell Elementary School
4 miles, NW 4.1 star
Bell High School
4 miles, NW 4.1 star
Trenton High School
7 miles, SW 4.1 star

Colleges

Santa Fe College
22 miles, SE 1.9 star
City College-Gainesville
23 miles, SE 1.4 star
University of Florida
27 miles, SE 3.7 star

Hospitals

North Florida Regional Medical Center
24 miles, SE 2.3 star
Uf Health Shands Hospital
28 miles, SE 2.3 star
Lake City Medical Center
32 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

Gainesville Regional Airport
32 miles, SE 1 star
Valdosta Regional Airport
78 miles, N 1 star
Jacksonville International Airport
85 miles, E 2.8 star
Tallahassee International Airport
104 miles, NW 1.4 star