Suwannee County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Suwannee County, Florida. With a population of 43,770 living across 686 square miles of land, Suwannee County is one of 14 counties in the North Central Florida region. The county seat is Live Oak, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12121 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
A rural North Florida county at the crossroads of I-10 and I-75, Suwannee is famed for the Suwannee River — a National Wild and Scenic River — and its cluster of blue-water springs.
Suwannee County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Suwannee County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Suwannee County
- County seat
- Live Oak
- FIPS code
- 12121
- Region
- North Central Florida
- Established
- 1858
- Named for
- The Suwannee River — celebrated in Stephen Foster's 'Old Folks at Home,' Florida's state song.
- Land area
- 686 sq mi
- Water area
- 4 sq mi
- Total area
- 690 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 43,770
- Population density
- 64 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Suwannee County, Florida?
Suwannee County is located in the North Central Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Live Oak, 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 690 square miles — 686 of land and 4 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, 12121, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Suwannee County shares borders with 5 neighboring counties: Hamilton County, Madison County, Lafayette County, Gilchrist County, Columbia 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.
Suwannee County geography & landscape
Sand-hill and pine flatwoods carved by the Suwannee River and its clear, cold springs (Peacock, Troy, Little River, Royal, Suwacoochee).
The county's overall footprint — 686 square miles of land plus 4 square miles of water — places it in the mid-range 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 Suwannee County
Agriculture (dairy, watermelons, tobacco historically), timber, I-10/I-75 travel services, and springs tourism.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Suwannee 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 Suwannee County
Established 1858 from Columbia County. Live Oak grew as a timber and railroad town; the Spirit of the Suwannee music venue draws bluegrass fans nationally.
Established in 1858, Suwannee County is one of Florida's 19th-century 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 Suwannee County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Suwannee County
Suwannee River State Park, Peacock Springs State Park, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, and the Suwannee River Bike Trail.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Suwannee 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 Suwannee County
Suwannee 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 Suwannee County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Suwannee County.
- I-10
- I-75
- US-90
- US-129
- US-27
- Suwannee County Airport
Suwannee County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Suwannee 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 12121.
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 Suwannee 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.
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