Cedar Key, FL

Cedar Key, Florida

Cedar Key, Florida, in Levy county, is 53 miles NW of Spring Hill, Florida (center to center) and 89 miles NW of Tampa, Florida. There are an estimated 790 people in the city.

The People and Families of Cedar Key

In Cedar Key, about 58% of adults are married.

Cedar Key has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cedar Key had a median family income of $41,190. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Cedar Key. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,175) in Cedar Key. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Cedar Key Housing

Approximately 81% of housing in Cedar Key is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Cedar Key contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Cedar Key, 70% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Cedar Key strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 14%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Cedar Key, FL

Comparing Cedar Key to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Cedar Key Almanac

Cedar Key Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cedar Key Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cedar Key High Schools (2004)

CEDAR KEY HIGH SCHOOL
951 WHIDDON AVENUE
352-543-5223
A Title I school.
Serves 278 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Cedar Key Colleges

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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