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Citrus County, Florida: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Citrus County at 1.9 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 33% lower than the rate for Florida (2.9). Households here have a median income of $56,546 and the unemployment rate was 6.7% in August 2026. About 162,472 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Citrus County?
From 2021 through 2025, Citrus County averaged 319 reported violent crimes a year, along with 1,469 property crimes. The violent rate, 1.9 per 1,000 people, is 33% lower than the Florida rate (2.9); nationally it is 3.7. For property crime the county rate is 9.0 per 1,000 (Florida: 14.4; U.S.: 18.1). Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (84%). CDC death records show about 6 homicide deaths a year in the county (4.0 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Citrus County | Per 1,000 | Florida per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 319 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 6 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 20 | 0.12 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 24 | 0.15 | 0.39 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 269 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 1,469 | 9.0 | 14.4 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 281 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,065 | 6.5 | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 123 | 0.75 | 1.1 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (1 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Citrus County?
Median household income is $56,546, 24% lower than the statewide figure ($74,568). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $245,500 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,107. 12.0% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 6.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,664 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Citrus County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 162,472 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $56,546 | $74,568 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $245,500 | $359,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,107 | $1,669 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.4% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.6% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 12.0% | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 34.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 85.2% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 56.9 | 42.6 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.9% | 91.6% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 10.4% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Citrus County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Citrus County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are hurricanes (Very High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists no Superfund site in Citrus County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Citrus County. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. The tallest is Inglis Main Dam & Spillway (43 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
3 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 253,208 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Citrus County was covered by 8 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 7, Tropical Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 1 of 345 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 52 community water systems, 7 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 32 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 6 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Citrus County?
Citrus County had 11 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Roads listed: US-19 and NW US-19. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Citrus County?
Citrus County has 27 public schools (2024-25) and 6 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 9 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 12 fire or EMS stations and 5 police or sheriff stations. 5 state parks or recreation areas: Crystal River Archaeological State Park, Crystal River Preserve State Park, Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Fort Cooper State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Citrus County?
1 ancient or sacred site is on the map here: Crystal River Archaeological State Park. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
See them on the map: sacred sites →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Citrus County
Gun shops
14 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Citrus County, plus 18 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 6 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Abc Pawn Coin And Jewelry Corp (Homosassa), Central Florida Gun & Pawn LLC (Floral City), Chucks Guns (Beverly Hills), Colonial Pawn INC (Inverness), Crystal River Rural King (Crystal River), Florida Jewelers (Inverness), Kane's Ace Hardware INC (Homosassa Springs), Lasersedge LLC (Hernando) and 6 more.
Liquor stores
14 liquor stores are on the map in Citrus County: 19th Hole Liquors (Hernando), ABC Liquors #151 (Crystal River), ABC Liquors #153 (Inverness), Aroma Fine Wine & Spirits (Hernando), Beverly Hills Liquors (Beverly Hills), Citrus Liquor (Inverness), Crystal Liquor (Crystal River), Liquor Plus (Floral City) and 6 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Citrus County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Citrus County?
Citrus County averaged 319 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 1.9 per 1,000 residents, 33% lower than the Florida rate (2.9). The property-crime rate was 9.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Citrus County?
$56,546 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $74,568 for Florida and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Citrus County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 6.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,664 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Citrus County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Citrus County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are hurricanes (Very High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Is there road construction in Citrus County right now?
Citrus County had 11 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Roads listed: US-19 and NW US-19.
How many nursing homes are in Citrus County?
9 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Citrus County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hernando County | 207,018 | 2.4 | $66,058 |
| Levy County | 45,391 | 2.6 | $56,750 |
| Marion County | 400,078 | 2.9 | $61,010 |
| Sumter County | 143,408 | 1.3 | $76,508 |
More: Florida statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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