Interlachen is a town in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Palatka, Florida Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,441 at the 2020 census, up from 1,403 at the 2010 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code32148, 32149

Area code386

Living in Interlachen

Housing in Interlachen

$174K▲ 2.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Interlachen home is worth about $174,000, up 2.7% 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 Interlachen

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Most working residents leave Interlachen for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Palatka (13%), Jacksonville (10%) and Gainesville (5%). Half commute less than 38 miles.

Palatka

13%

Jacksonville

10%

Gainesville

Daytona Beach

1%Work in townlive and work in Interlachen 38 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 284Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Interlachen

C⁻

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 60% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Florida

11worse than FL

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind 3▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.2%More adults with COPDFL 7.2% · worse 17.5%More smokersFL 12.4% · worse 16.4%More older adults who have lost all their teethFL 12.7% · worse

Care nearby

Hca Florida Putnam HospitalPalatka · 12.1 mi · ER

Aza HealthInterlachen · 0.4 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 Interlachen · CMS · HRSAHealth in Interlachen →

Natural hazards in Interlachen

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes

1Does Interlachen flood?paid flood claims since 2009 9Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Interlachen

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

Climate in Interlachen

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Interlachen has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 45°, and snow is almost unheard of.

70° / 47°Winter

82° / 57°Spring

91° / 72°Summer

82° / 62°Fall

How much snow does Interlachen get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Dec 7, with the last in spring around Mar 1.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 Interlachen →

Schools in Interlachen

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School Grade D

The public schools Interlachen’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 86% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictPUTNAMSchools2

Robert H. Jenkins Jr. Elementary School C-Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 844 students Interlachen Jr.-Sr. High School DHigh · Grades 7–12 · 999 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.