Gilchrist County, FL
Living in Gilchrist County
Bikeability4
Walkability8
Commute26
Public Transit3
Affordability95
Public Safety88
Airports20
Hospitals17
Colleges65
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate42%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$6.6k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office24%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$105kMedian Home Value-$7.9k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$463Median Monthly Rent-$82 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home50%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity90%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas<1%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gilchrist County
United States45
Florida50
Property Crime in Gilchrist County
United States48
Florida57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gilchrist County
Inland Flooding58
Tornado23
Coastal Flooding5
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gilchrist County, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gilchrist County, FL
First Christian Academy
14 miles, NE
Living Springs Academy
15 miles, NE
St Francis Catholic Academy
20 miles, E
The Academy
20 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Gilchrist County, FL
University of Florida
27 miles, E
University of Florida-Online
28 miles, E
Rasmussen College-Florida
54 miles, SE
Trinity Baptist College
72 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gilchrist County, FL
North Florida Regional Medical Center
23 miles, E
Uf Health Shands Hospital
28 miles, E
Regional General Hospital Williston
31 miles, SE
Lake City Medical Center
32 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Gilchrist County, FL
Gainesville Regional Airport
32 miles, E
Valdosta Regional Airport
79 miles, N
Jacksonville International Airport
85 miles, NE
Tallahassee International Airport
104 miles, NW