Levy County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Levy County, Florida. With a population of 42,915 living across 1,118 square miles of land, Levy County is one of 14 counties in the North Central Florida region. The county seat is Bronson, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12075 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
A large, rural Gulf-coast county, Levy stretches from the Suwannee River to Yankeetown. Cedar Key is a historic fishing village and clam-aquaculture center.
Levy County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Levy County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Levy County
- County seat
- Bronson
- FIPS code
- 12075
- Region
- North Central Florida
- Established
- 1845
- Named for
- David Levy Yulee, Florida's first U.S. senator.
- Land area
- 1,118 sq mi
- Water area
- 305 sq mi
- Total area
- 1,423 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 42,915
- Population density
- 38 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Levy County, Florida?
Levy County is located in the North Central Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Bronson, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 1,423 square miles — 1,118 of land and 305 of water — and operates on Eastern Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12075, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Levy County shares borders with 5 neighboring counties: Dixie County, Gilchrist County, Alachua County, Marion County, Citrus County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Levy County geography & landscape
Coastal salt marsh, karst springs (Manatee, Fanning), the Suwannee River mouth, and the Waccasassa Bay estuary.
The county's overall footprint — 1,118 square miles of land plus 305 square miles of water — places it among the largest of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Levy County
Agriculture (watermelons, peanuts), aquaculture (Cedar Key clams supply much of the U.S. hard-clam market), timber, and springs/coastal tourism.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Levy County reflect its location in North Central Florida and its position in the state's middle tier of population. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Levy County
Established 1845 as one of the first counties after Florida became a state. Cedar Key was a major 19th-century port and terminus of David Yulee's Florida Railroad.
Established in 1845, Levy County is one of Florida's earliest counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Levy County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Levy County
Cedar Key historic downtown, Manatee Springs State Park, Fanning Springs, Devil's Den, Waccasassa Bay Preserve, and Yankeetown's Withlacoochee River mouth.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Levy County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its North Central Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Levy County
Levy County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Levy County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Levy County.
- US-19
- US-27
- US-27A
- US-41
- US-98
- SR-24
- Cross City Regional (adjacent)
Levy County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Levy County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12075.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Levy County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Levy County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.