A town of 1,147. Public schools that outperform most of Florida.
The 3 things Mayo does most differently from other towns.
1,237 people in 2010; 1,147 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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Ordered by what stands out in Mayo. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Mayo’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 95% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Virtual Instruction K-5 Fulltime | K–5 | — | Not graded |
| Lafayette High School | 6–12 | 606 | A− |
| Lafayette Virtual Franchise | 6–12 | — | Not graded |
| Lafayette Virtual Instruction Program | K–12 | — | Not graded |
Mayo beats the Florida average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| What stands out | Mayo | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.7% | 14.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 78.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24.4% | 12.7% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.
The typical Mayo home is worth about $257,000, up 5.7% in a year, 32% below the Florida typical home.
Mayo has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 40°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Most working residents leave Mayo for work: only 13% work in town. The top destinations are Gainesville (6%), Perry (5%) and Live Oak (5%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Veteran's Memorial Park of Mayo | — | 4 |
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Town in the state of Florida, United States
Mayo, Florida is a town and the only municipality in Lafayette County, Florida, United States. It is the county seat of Lafayette County. The population was 1,055 at the 2020 census.
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