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Spring Lake, FL
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida.
Population
563
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
169
ZIP codes
0
Spring Lake and its ZIP codes
Spring Lake at a glance
- Spring Lake is 60% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $92,614, 24% above the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $448,400 (25% above Florida).
Local data for Spring Lake, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spring Lake, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,614
Poverty rate
4.0%
Median home value
$448,400
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
53.5
Average commute
43.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Cuban Americans (257), German Americans (60), Irish Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hernando County. PPP loans are for Spring Lake.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,904
50,575 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,450
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $11,119 per person
How people get to work
Spring Lake, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.5%
- Carpooled31.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 43.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spring Lake, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
226
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,089
4.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 44°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spring Lake, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Spring Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hill 'n DaleCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.2 |
| BrooksvilleCity | 6.7 mi | 11.2 |
| TrilbyCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| Ridge ManorCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 8.6 |
| North BrooksvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Garden GroveCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1 |
| South BrooksvilleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 17.9 |
| LacoocheeCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.9 |
| Dade City NorthCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.6 |
| MasaryktownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| Lake LindseyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| WisconCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| San AntonioCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| NobletonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| St. LeoTown | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Dade CityCity | 12 mi | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spring Lake, FL in?
- Spring Lake is in Hernando County, Florida.
- What is the population of Spring Lake, FL?
- About 563 people live in Spring Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spring Lake?
- Nearby places include Hill 'n Dale (1.8 mi), Brooksville (6.7 mi), Trilby (7.2 mi), Ridge Manor (7.5 mi), North Brooksville (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023