The Town FilesInverness Highlands South, Florida
Community in Citrus County · population 6,698 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $216,800
- Household income
- $60,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 46.5
Inverness Highlands South is a community of 6,698 people in Citrus County, Florida. The median home is worth $216,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 89% of Florida towns, better for families than 82% of Florida towns, quieter than 76% of Florida towns.
How Inverness Highlands South ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Inverness Highlands South is worth $216,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $60,750, which is more affordable than 80% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,289 a month. 89.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Inverness Highlands South | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,289 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $60,750 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 89.0% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Inverness Highlands South
| People | Inverness Highlands South | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 15.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 31.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Inverness Highlands South
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 42.6°F. About 52.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 16 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Inverness Highlands South since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 9, 1983 about 2.8 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 24, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 25, 1999.
Severe weather in Citrus County since 1996
Citrus County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
Jobs and pay in Citrus County
Citrus County had 34,702 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,953 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Inverness Highlands South itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Towns near Inverness Highlands South
- Inverness, FL3.0 mi · 7,543 people · home $203,000
- Inverness Highlands North, FL5.0 mi · 2,707 people · home $212,700
- Floral City, FL6.8 mi · 5,261 people · home $232,000
- Citrus Hills, FL8.2 mi · 9,302 people · home $436,600
- Lecanto, FL10.0 mi · 6,301 people · home $316,900
- Beverly Hills, FL10.7 mi · 9,961 people · home $164,500
- Sugarmill Woods, FL11.0 mi · 11,204 people · home $332,600
- Hernando, FL11.2 mi · 9,284 people · home $209,700
Inverness Highlands South questions
Is Inverness Highlands South, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Inverness Highlands South scores better for retirees than 56% of Florida towns and quieter than 76%. 26.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.5).
How much does a house cost in Inverness Highlands South?
The median owner-occupied home in Inverness Highlands South is valued at $216,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,750, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,289 a month.
What is the weather like in Inverness Highlands South?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 42.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Inverness Highlands South get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Inverness Highlands South since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 9, 1983. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)