Citrus Hills | |
|---|---|
 Location in Citrus County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 28°53′10″N 82°25′24″W / 28.88611°N 82.42333°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Citrus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.70 sq mi (25.12 km2) |
| • Land | 9.70 sq mi (25.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 9,302 |
| • Density | 959.36/sq mi (370.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-12412[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853242[3] |
Citrus Hills is a census-designated place (CDP) in Citrus County, Florida, United States. The population was 9,302 at the 2020 census, up from 7,470 at the 2010 census.[4] It is part of the Homosassa Springs, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The CDP takes its name from The Villages of Citrus Hills, a master-planned community first developed by Gerald Nash and Sam Tamposi in the 1970s. (Although sharing a similar name with The Villages, the well-known giant Central Florida retirement community, the two developments are not related.)
Citrus Hills is an active adult community made up of 14 different villages each with their own HOA fees and Deed Restrictions. The amenities at Citrus Hills are the 50,000 sq. foot spa and fitness center, three 18 hole golf courses, one 9-hole golf, three restaurants, an outdoor pool, indoor pool, wet and dry saunas, hot tubs, 8 pickleball courts, bocci courts, volley ball, racquet ball, golf simulator, pool tables, 2 smaller gyms, walking trails, dog park, fitness classes, Tiki Bar, live music and events, fitness classes and clubs and activities. Social memberships to Citrus Hills are deeded with the homes.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Citrus Hills CDP, Florida". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2014.