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Lacoochee, FL
Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida.
Population
1,289
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
452
ZIP codes
0
Lacoochee and its ZIP codes
Lacoochee at a glance
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,000 (70% below Florida) and median rent is $1,108 a month.
Local data for Lacoochee, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lacoochee, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$109,000
Median rent
$1,108/mo
Homeownership
52.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
26.5
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (750), Irish Americans (680), Mexican Americans (180).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pasco County. PPP loans are for Lacoochee.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,228
150,334 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,136
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.6B
FY 2026, $8,118 per person
How people get to work
Lacoochee, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lacoochee, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
425
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23,604
10.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 49°F
53.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lacoochee, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.4%
U.S. 11.1% +10.3 pts
Cities near Lacoochee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TrilbyCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1 |
| Ridge ManorCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 8.6 |
| Dade City NorthCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Dade CityCity | 7.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Hill 'n DaleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.2 |
| Spring LakeCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 3.3 |
| St. LeoTown | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| San AntonioCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| WebsterCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| Pasadena HillsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 29.9 |
| NobletonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Center HillCity | 15 mi | 6.1 |
| Zephyrhills NorthCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| IstachattaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| BrooksvilleCity | 15 mi | 11.2 |
| BushnellCity | 15 mi | 13.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lacoochee, FL in?
- Lacoochee is in Pasco County, Florida.
- What is the population of Lacoochee, FL?
- About 1,289 people live in Lacoochee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lacoochee?
- Nearby places include Trilby (1.8 mi), Ridge Manor (2.6 mi), Dade City North (5.7 mi), Dade City (7.4 mi), Hill 'n Dale (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023