The Town FilesUmatilla, Florida
City in Lake County · population 3,685 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $227,600
- Household income
- $71,077
- Jan low / Jul high
- 46° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 47.7
Umatilla is a city of 3,685 people in Lake County, Florida. The median home is worth $227,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks quieter than 88% of Florida towns, easier by car than 85% of Florida towns, better for a vacation home than 73% of Florida towns.
How Umatilla 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 Umatilla is worth $227,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $71,077, which is more affordable than 88% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,950 a month. 68.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Umatilla | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $227,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,950 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $71,077 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 68.8% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.6% | — |
Who lives in Umatilla
| People | Umatilla | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 15.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.2% | — |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 32.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Umatilla
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 45.9°F. About 50.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 73 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 5 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Umatilla since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 2, 2007 about 7.2 miles from the town center and killed 8. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 22 deaths and 33 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 7, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 29, 1998.
Severe weather in Lake County since 1996
Lake County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Lake County
Lake County had 117,354 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,106 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Umatilla itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Umatilla
3 public schools with 2,207 students, about 18.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMATILLA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 915 | 19.9 |
| UMATILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 682 | 15.5 |
| UMATILLA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 610 | 19.1 |
Towns near Umatilla
- Eustis, FL4.9 mi · 23,189 people · home $270,700
- Mount Dora, FL8.1 mi · 16,341 people · home $381,900
- Mount Plymouth, FL11.6 mi · 4,417 people · home $323,700
- Tangerine, FL11.6 mi · 3,237 people · home $435,200
- Tavares, FL12.5 mi · 19,003 people · home $254,500
- Zellwood, FL15.2 mi · 2,758 people · home $184,000
- Lady Lake, FL16.2 mi · 15,970 people · home $227,300
- Fruitland Park, FL17.3 mi · 8,325 people · home $382,400
Umatilla questions
Is Umatilla, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Umatilla scores better for retirees than 56% of Florida towns and quieter than 88%. 33.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.7).
How much does a house cost in Umatilla?
The median owner-occupied home in Umatilla is valued at $227,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,077, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,950 a month.
What is the weather like in Umatilla?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 45.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Umatilla get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Umatilla since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 2, 2007. 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)