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Raiford, FL
Town in Union County, Florida.
Population
382
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
701
ZIP codes
0
Raiford and its ZIP codes
Raiford at a glance
- Raiford is 68% denser than Florida as a whole.
Local data for Raiford, FL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Raiford.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,422
3,536 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$30,156
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$70M
FY 2026, $4,338 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Raiford, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
151
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
65
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 45°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Raiford, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.5%
U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts
Cities near Raiford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake ButlerCity | 6.8 mi | 2.4 |
| LawteyCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| StarkeCity | 11 mi | 7.2 |
| BrookerTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Worthington SpringsTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| HamptonCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Glen St. MaryTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| MacclennyCity | 17 mi | 4.7 |
| La CrosseTown | 18 mi | 4.6 |
| WaldoCity | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| MiddleburgCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 19.6 |
| Keystone HeightsCity | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| BaldwinTown | 23 mi | 2 |
| WatertownCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.5 |
| AlachuaCity | 24 mi | 36.2 |
| Oakleaf PlantationCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 16.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Raiford, FL in?
- Raiford is in Union County, Florida.
- What is the population of Raiford, FL?
- About 382 people live in Raiford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Raiford?
- Nearby places include Lake Butler (6.8 mi), Lawtey (10 mi), Starke (11 mi), Brooker (13 mi), Worthington Springs (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023