A town of 3,638. A regional job hub with 3,348 jobs.
The 3 things Crystal River does most differently from other towns.
Coastal flooding makes up 31% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
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Ordered by what stands out in Crystal River. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Crystal River for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Inverness (10%), Ocala (6%) and Homosassa Springs (3%). Half commute less than 30 miles.
4.9 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Crystal River Preserve State Park | 3.4 mi | 1,015 |
| 2. Three Sisters Springs | 0.1 mi | 60 |
| 3. Bicentennial Park | 0.1 mi | 41 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 98% of U.S. communities.
The typical Crystal River home is worth about $271,000, down 1.2% in a year, 28% below the Florida typical home.
Crystal River beats the Florida average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Crystal River | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 11.4% | 15.9% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.9% | 14.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.3% | 7.2% |
The public schools Crystal River’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 67% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal River Primary School | PK–5 | 644 | B |
| Crystal River Middle School | 6–8 | 906 | B− |
| Crystal River High School | 9–12 | 1,293 | C |
| West Coast Christian School Private | K–12 | 61 |
Crystal River has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 47°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Where Crystal River’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
2 places in Crystal River on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Florida, United States
Crystal River is a city in Citrus County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,396 in the 2020 census, up from 3,108 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Homosassa Springs, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city was incorporated in 1903 and is the self-professed "Home of the Manatee". Crystal River Preserve State Park is located nearby, and Crystal River Archaeological State Park is located in the city's northwest side. Crystal River is at the heart of the Nature Coast of Florida. The city is situated around Kings Bay, which is spring-fed so it keeps a constant 72 °F (22 °C) temperature year-round. A cluster of 50 springs designated as a first-magnitude system feeds Kings …
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One town shares a border with Crystal River.
