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Inverness, FL


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Inverness, Florida

Introduction to Inverness, Florida

Inverness, Florida, in Citrus county, is 20 miles N of Spring Hill, Florida (center to center) and 61 miles N of Tampa, Florida. The city is home to some 6,789 residents.

Inverness History

Inverness, established in 1889, was formerly named Tompkinsville. According to the historian Mary McRae of Homosassa, the community of Inverness received its name from a Scotsman, who was enchanted by Lake Tsala Apoka and was so impressed with the beauty of the place that he christened it ‘Inverness’ after the town in Scotland. The term ‘Inver’ is a Gaelic one, which means the mouth of the river. The River Ness, which originates from Loch Ness, flows through the city.

Inverness and nearby Attractions

  • Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park
  • Ocala National Forest
  • Pioneer Florida Museum
  • Lake Louisa State Park
  • Discovery Science Center
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

Things To Do In Inverness

The community has numerous parks such as the Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park, the Lake Louisa State Park, the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, the Rainbow Springs State Park, and the Fort Cooper State Park. There are several golf clubs in the neighborhood such as the Inverness Golf & Country Club, Lakeside Golf Course, and Twisted Oaks Golf Club. Inverness Regional Shopping Center is a popular shopping destination and the Florida Teaching Zoo is also located nearby. The city celebrates festivals such as the Great American Cooter Blast and the Citrus County Fair.

Inverness Transportation

The nearest major airport is Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field Airport.

Inverness Higher Education

The local higher educational institution is Withlacoochee Technical Institute. Other nearby institutions include Santa Fe Community College, Saint Leo University, and the University of Florida.

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High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 19%Inverness Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Inverness, FL

Comparing Inverness 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
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity74
Well-Paid Single Men23
Children Under 5 Years Old13
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults23
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime47
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