Crystal River, Florida
Crystal River: city in Citrus County, Florida, United States
About
Crystal River is a city located in the county of Citrus in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,108 and a population density of 149 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,235 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Crystal River
| Population | 3,235 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| County | Citrus County |
| Phone Area Codes | 352 |
| Area | 20.85 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.9025,-82.5926 |
| Altitude | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:07:19 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 34428 |
| Density | 155 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.93% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Crystal River is located at 28°54'9"N 82°35'33"W (28.9024800, -82.5926000).
Crystal River map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 2 to 7 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Crystal River increased by 3.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,108 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,063 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,045 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,031 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,021 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,046 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,088 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,127 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,169 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,186 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,235 | 1.51% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Crystal River
1Hunter Springs Park
18 NE 2nd St, Crystal River, FL 34429, United States View details
Phone: +13526970933 | Website available
2Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
1502 SE Kings Bay Dr, Crystal River, FL 34429, United States View details
Phone: +13525632088 | Website available
3Hunter Springs Kayaks
36 Northeast 4th Street, Counter A, Crystal River, FL 34429, United States View details
Phone: +13522284715 | Website available
4Fun 2 Dive - Swim with Manatees
135 NE 3rd St, Crystal River, FL 34429, United States View details
Phone: +18669223483 | Website available
5Kings Bay Park
268 NW 3rd St, Crystal River, FL 34428, United States View details
Phone: +13526970933 | Website available
Where to Eat in Crystal River
1Denny's
2380 NW Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34428, United States View details
Phone: +13525631177 | Website available
2Applebee's Grill + Bar
200 N Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River, FL 34429, United States View details
Phone: +13525632800 | Website available
3Chili's Grill & Bar
140 N Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River, FL 34429, United States View details
Phone: +13525632392 | Website available
4Taco Bell
555 SE US Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34428, United States View details
Phone: +13527954107 | Website available
5Breakfast Station
1676 SE US Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34429, United States View details
Phone: +13522284077 | Website available
Where to Stay in Crystal River
1Plantation on Crystal River
9301 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429, United States View details
Phone: +13527954211 | Website available
2Best Western Crystal River Resort
614 US-19, Crystal River, FL 34428, United States View details
Phone: +13527953171 | Website available
3Holiday Inn Express Crystal River, an IHG Hotel
1203 NE 5th St, Crystal River, FL 34429, United States View details
Phone: +13525631111 | Website available
4Hampton Inn Crystal River, FL
1103 N Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River, FL 34429, United States View details
Phone: +13525646464 | Website available
5Econo Lodge
2575 US-19, Crystal River, FL 34428, United States View details
Phone: +13527959447 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Crystal River
1Crystal River City Hall
123 US-19, Crystal River, FL 34428 View details
Phone: +13527954216 | Website available
People born in Crystal River (2)
People born in Crystal River, including football player Ricky Feacher, football player, halfback, wingback, fullback Royce Goodbread, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Crystal River, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138497 | Withlacoochee Technical College | Inverness (FL) | 34450-4696 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Crystal River, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWD | Wildwood, Florida | 601 North Main Street | OTHER |
| OCA | Ocala, Florida | 531 Northeast First Ave | BUS |
| TVF | The Villages-Lady Lake, FL | 401 North US Highway 441 | BUS |
| DDE | Dade City, Florida | 14218 US Highway 98 | OTHER |
| GNF | Gainesville, Florida | 201 East University Ave. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Crystal River.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal River Post Office | Crystal River (FL) | 34429 |
Other cities in Citrus County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Citrus County , FL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Homosassa Springs | 13,791 | Census designated place |
| Pine Ridge | 9,598 | Census-designated place in South Dakota, United States |
| Hernando | 9,054 | City in Mississippi |
| Citrus Springs | 8,622 | Census designated place |
| Sugarmill Woods | 8,287 | Census-designated place in Citrus County, Florida |
| Inverness | 7,674 | County seat of Citrus County, Florida, United States |
| Citrus Hills | 7,470 | Census designated place |
| Lecanto | 5,882 | Census designated place |
| Floral City | 5,217 | Census designated place |
| Homosassa | 2,578 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Crystal River distances to largest Florida cities