Levy County Public RecordsFlorida

As of 2023, Levy County, FL has an estimated population of about 43,600. The median age is approximately 49 years, reflecting a relatively older population. The gender split is nearly even, with 50.5% male and 49.5% female. Racially, the population is about 83% White, 8% Black or African American, 1% Asian, 0.5% Native American, and 7% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Levy County, FL, has approximately 27,000 registered voters as of 2024, with Republicans comprising about 62%, Democrats 24%, and others 14%. The county participates in local, state, and federal elections, typically favoring Republican candidates; for example, in 2020, 77% voted for Donald Trump. Polling locations include community centers and schools, with nine main precincts. Key local issues include property taxes and land development. The Supervisor of Elections administers voting, offering in-person, early, and mail-in options. Both Democratic and Republican parties actively campaign, reflecting the county’s predominantly conservative electorate.

Levy County, FL, operates 14 public schools, including 2 high schools. About 78.8% of adults have a high school diploma, while 10.2% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The district’s average state-assigned school rating is a “C.” School safety initiatives include SROs on each campus and anti-bullying programs. Educational offerings include career/technical programs and dual enrollment. The graduation rate is around 78%. Adult education services, such as GED prep and workforce training, are available through local institutions.

As of 2022, Levy County, FL, has an employment rate of roughly 52.7%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance (17.6%), retail trade (14.1%), and construction (11.4%). The most common occupations are office & administrative support (13.2%), sales (11.7%), and construction-related roles (10.5%). About 80.2% of workers commute by car, with an average travel time of 29.6 minutes. Most residents work within the county, but about 33% commute to neighboring areas, mainly Marion or Alachua counties.

Levy County, FL, features a homeownership rate of about 80%, with median home values near $220,000 (2023). Average rents are approximately $1,200 per month. The real estate market has seen steady annual price growth of 5–8% over the past two years. Housing types include single-family homes, mobile homes, and rural properties, clustered in neighborhoods such as Williston, Chiefland, and Bronson. Property taxes average 0.89% of assessed value, translating to roughly $1,950 annually for a median-priced home.

Levy County, FL, has a crime rate below the national average, with violent crime at 2.39 per 1,000 residents and property crime at 13.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Report, 2022). The sheriff’s office emphasizes community policing and prompt incident reporting. In 2022, a total of 545 offenses were recorded, including 45 violent crimes and 500 property crimes. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity via the anonymous tip line or online, helping maintain relatively high safety standards in the region.