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Live Oak, Florida

Introduction to Live Oak, Florida

Live Oak, Florida, in Suwannee county, is 59 miles NW of Gainesville, Florida (center to center) and 79 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. The city has a population of 6,480.

Live Oak History

The city of "Live Oak" was named after a large shade tree that served as a community meeting place. Live Oak is the county seat of Suwannee County, which was founded on December 21st, 1858. The county was named after the Suwannee River.

Live Oak and Nearby Attractions

  • Olustee Battlefield State Monument
  • Suwannee County Historical Museum
  • Peacock Springs State Park
  • Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
  • Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center
  • Florida Museum of Natural History

Things To Do In Live Oak

The Suwannee County Historical Museum houses exhibits of historical importance. The Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center, which is near Live Oak, honors the works of the American composer Stephen Foster. Olustee Battlefield State Monument, the site of a Civil War battle that took place in 1864, is a historical site in close proximity to the Osceola National Forest. The Suwannee River State Park features nature trails and offers facilities for camping, fishing, canoeing, boating, and picnicking. The 3,782-acre Big Shoals State Park has whitewater rapids. This park, as well as Peacock Springs State Park, also offers opportunities for scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking. The city of Live Oak hosts the Suwanee County Fair, and Suwanne River Fall Jubilee every year.

Live Oak Transportation

Valdosta Regional Airport is the nearest major airport.

Live Oak Higher Education

Santa Fe Community College, Valdosta State University, and University of Florida are some of the colleges close to Live Oak.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLive Oak Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Live Oak Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Live Oak Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%Live Oak Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Live Oak, FL

Comparing Live Oak to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Senior Citizens86
Male Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults23
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
Housing Recently Built73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime13

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