Dunnellon () is a city in Marion County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,928 at the 2020 census, up from 1,733 in 2010. It is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code34430, 34431, 34432

Area code352

Living in Dunnellon

Housing in Dunnellon

$269K▼ 1.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Dunnellon home is worth about $269,000, down 1.7% in a year, 28% below the Florida typical home.

Only 3 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Dunnellon

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Dunnellon's police department reported none of them, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Dunnellon 5

Florida 3.2

U.S. 4

Property crime per 1,000

Dunnellon 34.7

Florida 14.5

U.S. 20

FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Dunnellon

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Most working residents leave Dunnellon for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Ocala (17%), Gainesville (4%) and Orlando (3%). Half commute less than 30 miles.

Ocala

17%

Gainesville

Orlando

Jacksonville

8%Work in townlive and work in Dunnellon 30 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,375Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Dunnellon →

Health in Dunnellon

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Health Grade C−

Healthier than 15% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 61% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Florida

5better than FL·16worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 5 are too close to call.

Conditions 11▼ 1 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 4▲ 1▼ 2 close Mind 2▼ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.2%Fewer binge drinkersFL 14.6% · better 85.3%More adults treating high blood pressureFL 78.4% · better 14.6%More adults with COPDFL 7.2% · worse

Care nearby

Hca Florida Citrus HospitalInverness · 16.6 mi · ER

Heart of Florida Health Center DunnellonDunnellon · 1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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

Natural hazards in Dunnellon

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

4Does Dunnellon flood?paid flood claims since 2004 12Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Dunnellon

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

Climate in Dunnellon

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Dunnellon has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 45°, and snow is almost unheard of.

71° / 47°Winter

83° / 57°Spring

91° / 72°Summer

83° / 62°Fall

How much snow does Dunnellon get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Dec 12, with the last in spring around Feb 25.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Dunnellon

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School Grade C-

The public schools Dunnellon’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 84% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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Dunnellon Middle School B-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 712 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.