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crystal riverIdeal climate Situated at one of the highest elevations In Florida, Citrus Springs is blessed with cooling breezes from the Gulf of Mexico. There are 3 seasons to enjoy (no snow!) and surprisingly, an average annual temperature of 71.2 degrees with about 220 days per year falling Into a "comfort zone" requiring neither cooling nor heating Abundant water supply While much of Florida suffers from near critical water shortages, Citrus County is in the enviable position of being on top of the Ocala Aquifer, a virtually inexhaustible underground water supply. To understand the magnitude of this water supply, consider that just four springs, located at Homosassa, crystal river, Chassahowitzka and Weeki Wachee, have an average flow of 1billion gallons of clear pure water per day! CLICK HERE to learn more about crystal river Low Crime Citrus County has one of the lowest crime rates in all of Florida. An attentive Sheriff's Department, competent city police departments and various community watch groups contribute to the safety of our streets day and night. In Citrus County you will not only feel safe you will be safe! Controlled growth The Citrus County Planners have promised to avoid the development horrors experienced by other Florida areas by following a stringent "Comprehensive Land Development Plan" which has set aside 152,000 acres within its borders for wildlife conservation. CLICK HERE to learn more | |||