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Dunnellon, FL
City in Marion County, Florida.
Population
2,216
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
251
ZIP codes
0
Dunnellon and its ZIP codes
Dunnellon at a glance
- Dunnellon is 40% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,545, 46% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,200 (53% below Florida) and median rent is $765 a month.
Local data for Dunnellon, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dunnellon, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,545
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$168,200
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
75.6%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
60.7
Average commute
34.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (229), Irish Americans (170), Italian Americans (136).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Dunnellon.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,546
121,921 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,299
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.74B
FY 2026, $9,939 per person
How people get to work
Dunnellon, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.7%
Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dunnellon, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
900
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,398
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 43°F
52.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dunnellon, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
Cities near Dunnellon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow SpringsCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 11.5 |
| Citrus SpringsCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 21.1 |
| Pine RidgeCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 24.8 |
| HernandoCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 31.7 |
| Beverly HillsCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 3 |
| Rainbow ParkCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Rainbow Lakes EstatesCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 15.8 |
| Black DiamondCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| On Top of the WorldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 17.5 |
| Citrus HillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.7 |
| InglisTown | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| Ocala EstatesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Inverness Highlands NorthCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| Crystal RiverCity | 14 mi | 7.6 |
| Liberty TriangleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 18.2 |
| InvernessCity | 15 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dunnellon, FL in?
- Dunnellon is in Marion County, Florida.
- What is the population of Dunnellon, FL?
- About 2,216 people live in Dunnellon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dunnellon?
- Nearby places include Rainbow Springs (3 mi), Citrus Springs (3.6 mi), Pine Ridge (8.7 mi), Hernando (8.8 mi), Beverly Hills (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023