Chiefland is a city in Levy County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,316 at the 2020 census, up from 2,245 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code32626, 32644

Area code352

Living in Chiefland

Housing in Chiefland

$172K▼ 1.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Chiefland home is worth about $172,000, down 1.9% in a year, 54% below the Florida typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Chiefland

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Most working residents leave Chiefland for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Gainesville (12%), Bronson (6%) and Jacksonville (4%). Half commute less than 31 miles.

Gainesville

12%

Bronson

Jacksonville

Ocala

12%Work in townlive and work in Chiefland 31 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,844Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Chiefland →

Health in Chiefland

Health Grade C

Healthier than 28% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Florida

9worse than FL

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind 1▼ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

19.5%More older adults who have lost all their teethFL 12.7% · worse 16.2%More smokersFL 12.4% · worse 20%More adults in frequent mental distressFL 15.8% · worse

Care nearby

VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - GainesvilleGainesville · 28.4 mi · ER

Palms Medical Group - ChieflandChiefland · 0.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Chiefland · CMS · HRSAHealth in Chiefland →

Natural hazards in Chiefland

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves

0Does Chiefland flood?no paid flood claims on record 13Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Chiefland MapChiefland vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Chiefland →

Climate in Chiefland

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Chiefland has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 42°, and snow is almost unheard of.

69° / 44°Winter

82° / 56°Spring

91° / 71°Summer

82° / 60°Fall

How much snow does Chiefland get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Dec 2, with the last in spring around Feb 28.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Chiefland →

Schools in Chiefland

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School Grade C

The public schools Chiefland’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 70% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation.

DistrictLEVYSchools3

Chiefland Elementary School BElementary · Grades PK–5 · 725 students Whispering Winds Charter School B-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 132 students Chiefland Middle High School C+High · Grades 6–12 · 760 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within FL. Ratings are from neighbors.