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Steinhatchee, FL

Census-designated place in Taylor County, Florida.

Population

756

Land area

6.6sq mi

People per sq mi

115

ZIP codes

0

Steinhatchee and its ZIP codes

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Steinhatchee at a glance

  • Steinhatchee is 73% less dense than Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $50,000, 33% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $296,200 (17% below Florida).

Local data for Steinhatchee, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Steinhatchee, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$50,000

Poverty rate

11.9%

Median home value

$296,200

Homeownership

90.1%

Bachelor's or higher

36.9%

Median age

63.0

Average commute

42.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (118), German Americans (116), Polish Americans (62).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taylor County. PPP loans are for Steinhatchee.

Details

Unemployment rate

8.2%

Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,322

5,450 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$38,496

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$191M

FY 2026, $8,781 per person

Taylor County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Steinhatchee, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone14.2%
  • Carpooled11.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked29.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other14.9%
  • Worked from home30.4%

Average one-way commute: 42.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Steinhatchee, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

336

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

669

6.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 40°F

57.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Steinhatchee, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.3%

U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts

Diabetes

17.4%

U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts

Smoking

14.8%

U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.1%

U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts

Cities near Steinhatchee

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Cross CityTown16 mi1.8
Horseshoe BeachTown18 mi0.5
MayoTown28 mi0.9
Fanning SpringsCity29 mi4.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Steinhatchee, FL in?
Steinhatchee is in Taylor County, Florida.
What is the population of Steinhatchee, FL?
About 756 people live in Steinhatchee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Steinhatchee?
Nearby places include Cross City (16 mi), Horseshoe Beach (18 mi), Mayo (28 mi), Fanning Springs (29 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023