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| What Dunnellon is like for active adults |
The small town of Dunnellon is located in north central Florida above and to the east of Spring Hill. Dunnellon and surrounding area (the "Treasure of the Nature Coast") welcomes visitors with small-town charm. Even though Dunnellon is a small town it is only 20 miles from Ocala (to the northeast),which is large and growing rapidly. Crystal River is about the same distance in the opposite direction, and is just a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico. Marion county is thoroughbred horse raising country with some rather famous name owners with names like Disney and Steinbrenner. This was once a wild boom town created by miners attracted to the area’s rich phosphate deposits.
In 2009 the town had just under 2000 residents, but considerably more live in several active adult communities built in this area. Housing prices are quite low; the median price sunk into the $80's in the first quarter of 2009 according to City-Data.com. But the Zillow Home Index Value is currently $117,500, with many houses being offered for sale in the mid $150's. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Dunnellon offers a low cost of living and small town lifestyle. Area scenery is quite beautiful; Rainbow Springs State Park is a popular attraction. The town has a brand new library and several active adult communities. Eco tourism is big here with the Rainbow River and the Withlacoochee River |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| It is a small town in the interior of Florida, far from any large city. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who are looking for a small town or rural retirement might like it in Dunnellon. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Retirement, tourism, agriculture. Phosphate mining used to be important. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Dunnellon is near Florida's west coast just before it starts to go east west instead of north south. Spring Hill and Tampa are to the south, Ocala is to the east. January temperatures tend to be in the 50's and 60's. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Boomtown Days is an annual festival held in April that is the highlight of the season. There is a new county library in Dunnellon. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Nearest hospital is about 11 miles in Crystal River. |
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| Transportation |
| Dunnellon is near I 75, U.S. 41 runs through town. Ocala is the nearest airport, Tampa Airport is 75 miles. |
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Facts about DUNNELLON
- State: FL
- Environment: Small Town,
- City Population: Less than 10,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): Less than $100,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: Boomer1
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