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Chiefland, FL
City in Levy County, Florida.
Population
1,909
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
283
ZIP codes
0
Chiefland and its ZIP codes
Chiefland at a glance
- Chiefland is 32% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,700 (53% below Florida) and median rent is $845 a month.
Local data for Chiefland, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chiefland, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
25.5%
Median home value
$167,700
Median rent
$845/mo
Homeownership
39.1%
Bachelor's or higher
11.8%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
31.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (256), Scottish Americans (150), Irish Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Levy County. PPP loans are for Chiefland.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,461
9,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,341
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$412M
FY 2026, $9,589 per person
How people get to work
Chiefland, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chiefland, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
235
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
840
4.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 44°F
57.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chiefland, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities near Chiefland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Manatee RoadCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 13 |
| AndrewsCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 5.4 |
| Fanning SpringsCity | 7.2 mi | 4.9 |
| TrentonCity | 8.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Otter CreekTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| BronsonTown | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| East BronsonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 11.4 |
| BellTown | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| Cross CityTown | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| NewberryCity | 19 mi | 60.6 |
| ArcherCity | 21 mi | 9.1 |
| Williston HighlandsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 11.3 |
| RaleighCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| Spring RidgeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.2 |
| Horseshoe BeachTown | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| Cedar KeyCity | 26 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chiefland, FL in?
- Chiefland is in Levy County, Florida.
- What is the population of Chiefland, FL?
- About 1,909 people live in Chiefland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chiefland?
- Nearby places include Manatee Road (3.6 mi), Andrews (4 mi), Fanning Springs (7.2 mi), Trenton (8.5 mi), Otter Creek (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023