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Welcome to Lake Butler, FL

It has been around for nearly 150 years, but there is no time like the present for the burgeoning town of Lake Butler. Serving as the county seat of Union County in North Central Florida, this quiet hideaway has found its way onto the regional radar screen. In recent years, new residential development is beginning to pop up, allowing more inhabitants to take advantage of the area’s beautiful, serene surroundings and its strategic location.


This laid-back community on the shores of the spring-fed, sparkling Lake Butler has a population of 2,000 and climbing. Jacksonville, the largest city in Florida, lies 60 miles to the northeast, and Gainesville, Lake City and Starke are also short distances away. The proximity to these larger population centers has made Lake butler the ideal commuter town for those hoping to avoid the perils of urban living.


Urban life is the farthest thing from one’s mind when strolling down the streets of this relaxed Southern town. Residents enjoy the feel of old Florida, with all its nostalgic charm. And the natural surroundings, with shimmering lakes, rolling hills and towering oaks, all add to the flavor of the region. But let’s not forget the weather. Here, residents enjoy a short winter with an average annual low temperature of 42 degrees, and long summers replete with sunny days and life-affirming warmth. Other advantages of Union County life include:

  • A plethora of recreational opportunities, including six county facilities, the gorgeous, historic O’Leno State Park and several shining Florida lakes that attract boaters and anglers from around the Southeast and beyond
  • Excellent health-care facilities down the road in Gainesville – for hospitals and the University of Florida’s cutting-edge health and science complex
  • Sports, entertainment, museums and all there sis to offer at the University of Florida, the nation’s third larges university, only a 20-minute drive to the southwest
  • Florida’s famous white sand beaches, only an hour a way in each direction, and Walt Disney World and the state’s tourism capital, Orland, two hours to the south

The list could go on and on. For those looking for a home base that offers small-town living with all the trappings of 21st century Florida only a hop and a skip away, Lake Butler may just be the perfect choice.

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Previous quarter's home sale average by city. Click city to view homes for sale.

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Lake Butler, FL1$97,500$97,500
home sale data for other nearby cities
Alachua, FL38$146,400$165,548
Archer, FL17$80,000$141,318
Baldwin, FL12$57,500$82,003
Bell, FL7$72,800$94,957
Branford, FL8$65,251$85,925
Earleton, FL1$102,000$102,000
Florahome, FL2$59,600$59,600
Fort White, FL19$66,000$80,100
Gainesville, FL343$126,301$146,121
Glen Saint Mary, FL12$90,900$101,650
Hampton, FL1$201,500$201,500
Hawthorne, FL18$60,000$127,727
High Springs, FL33$95,000$106,364
Jonesville, FL49$149,400$182,294
Keystone Heights, FL43$63,912$87,127
Lake City, FL116$72,137$96,488
Macclenny, FL23$118,000$111,011
Maxville, FL12$57,500$82,003
Melrose, FL12$58,750$106,342
Micanopy, FL5$107,000$99,900
Middleburg, FL180$107,600$117,545
Newberry, FL49$149,400$182,294
Sanderson, FL4$58,000$58,675
Starke, FL15$75,000$96,893
Waldo, FL3$115,000$181,833
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Population

Total Population2,038
Population Density849 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population810
Male Population1,228
Population Change since 1990↑ 7% Increase
Population Change since 2000↑ 1% Increase

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeLake City Community College
Distance21 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeUniversity Of Florida
Distance26 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households572
Family Households429
Average Family Size3.04
Average Household Income$60,266
Median Household Income$46,446
Income Change since 1990↑ 4644500% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 32% Increase

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk0.43
Crime Risk (County)1.07
Personal Crime Risk (County)2.82
Murder Crime Risk (County)0.26
Rape Crime Risk (County)0.11
Robbery Crime Risk (County)0.74
Assault Crime Risk (County)0.28
Property Crime Risk (County)0.29
Burglary Crime Risk (County)0.10
Larceny Crime Risk (County)0.44
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County)0.72

Climate

Average July High Temperature90.9 °F
Average January Low Temperature40.2 °F
Annual Precipitation50.3 inches
Air Pollution Index84% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate7.00%
Nearest AirportGainesville Regional
Distance23 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamJacksonville Suns (aa)
Distance47 miles
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Grades: 7 - 8

Lake Butler Middle School150 Sw 6th St

Grades: 9 - 12

Union County High School1000 S Lake Ave

Grades: K - 6

Lake Butler Elementary School800 Sw 6th St

Grades: Other

Outpost Alternative School208 Se 6th St
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AIR TRAVEL

Dept Of Corrections Field-fl037954 Sw 152nd Loop
Flying Tiger Field-fl54Sw 39th Ter

BANKS

Community State Bank255 Se 6th St
Td Bank300 W Main St

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Lake Butler Fire Dept200 Sw 1st St
New River Vol Fire Dept20173 Nw County Road 235

GOVERNMENT OFFICES

Union County Sheriff55 W Main St # 102

HOSPITALS

Lake Butler Hospital850 E Main St
Reception & Medical Ctr7765 S County Road 231

LIBRARIES - PUBLIC

New River Public Library103 N Lake Ave
Union County Public Library250 Se 5th Ave

PLACE OF WORSHIP

Church Of God480 Sw 3rd St
Danville Church Of Christ8704 Sw State Road 121
Faith Baptist Church116 Sw 12th Ave
First Baptist Church195 E Main St
First Christian Church155 Nw 1st St
First United Methodist Church345 W Main St
Grace Christian Fellowship4948 Sw 107th Ave
Harmony Free Will Baptist Chr6129 Sw County Road 239
Lake Butler Church Of Christ475 Nw 2nd St
Old Providence Baptist Church9316 Nw County Road 245

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