Starke, FL

Starke, Florida

Introduction to Starke, Florida

Starke, Florida, in Bradford county, is 24 miles NE of Gainesville, Florida and 38 miles SW of Jacksonville, Florida. There are an estimated 5,593 people in the city.

Starke History

Before 1850, this area was largely underdeveloped. The introduction of railways and roadways in the mid 1850s largely contributed to its development. The city was possibly named in honor of Madison Starke Perry, the Governor of Florida from 1857 to 1861.

Starke and nearby Attractions

• Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
• Olustee Battlefield State Monument
• Gold Head Branch State Park
• Museum of Science & History

Things To Do In Starke

The Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park is dedicated to the memory of American soldiers who gave their lives in the Second World War. The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is a popular local spot as well. Gold Head Branch State Park and Northeast Park are some of the local parks.

Starke Transportation

Jacksonville International Airport is nearby.

Starke Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include the University of Florida, Santa Fe Community College, the University of North Florida, Saint John’s River Community College and Florida Community College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Starke, FL

Comparing Starke 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
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Starke Almanac

Starke Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Starke Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Starke, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starke Hospitals

SHANDS AT STARKE
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
922 EAST CALL STREET
(904) 368-2300
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Starke

Starke High Schools (2004)

BRADFORD HIGH SCHOOL
581 N TEMPLE AVENUE
904-966-6075
Serves 1,095 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

FLORIDA YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY
RT. 1 BOX 550
904-682-4036
Serves 137 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

RENAISSANCE CENTER
1050A N PINE STREET
904-966-6800
Serves 41 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

BRADFORD UNION VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL CENTER
609 N ORANGE STREET
904-966-6764
A Vocational School
Serves 1 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 0.1

Starke Colleges

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Bradford-Union Area Career Technical Center

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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