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Orange Lake, FL — ZIP 32681

Population: 286 (Census ACS)

FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, hurricane, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cabot/Koppers (17.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
189
Days with Moderate air quality
170
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Rimes Lakecrest Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH OCALA, UF HEALTH SHANDS HOSPITAL, HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
46.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Households with broadband internet
21.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
101,919
Average weekly wage
$953
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
6,067

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 32681?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, hurricane, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 32681?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 32681?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 32681?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in ZIP 32681?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 32681?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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