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Black DiamondFL
A town of 1,298.
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Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,298
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$462K
Census ACS
Household income
$96K
median
Median age
65.4
years
Jobs based here
410
Balanced
Is Black Diamond a good place to live?
Black Diamond’s weakest subject grade is a D− for cost of living. Black Diamond’s median age is 65.4 years, above both the Florida town median (42.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 33 of Florida’s 774 towns score lower on cost of living. FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 95% of U.S. communities, with hurricanes at the top. No town in Florida scores lower than Black Diamond on the outdoors. Black Diamond has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
A growing town
Black Diamond has grown 14% from 2010 to 2020
1,101 counted in 2010 and 1,255 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How Black Diamond grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Black Diamond is from typical.
Cost of livingTypical home $462K, 8.2 years of the Homosassa Springs metro’s $57K median household incomeD−Open →Hazard riskhurricanes tops the listD−Open →SchoolsBehind 67% of Florida districts on tests and graduationCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.2 of 20; 0% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Jobs & incomeBOpen →HealthHealthier than 53% of U.S. towns; HCA Florida Citrus Hospital 10.9 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Black Diamond: who provides what
Black Diamond is unincorporated, so Citrus County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerDuke Energy18.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRolling Oaks Subdivision water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesCitrus CountyCitrus County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCitrus Supervisor of ElectionsCitrus County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2023
ZIP codes34461, 3446534461 81% · 34465 19%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Black Diamond.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D−
Black Diamond faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by hurricanes
95risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Black Diamond
Black Diamond has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Black Diamond’s July high is 91°F, where Florida’s towns sit at 91°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter47–71°
Spring58–82°
Summer72–91°
Fall62–83°
Dec 5
typical first frost
Mar 3
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Black Diamond has 1.2 jobs for every working resident, and 405 people commute in
Most working residents leave Black Diamond for work: only 1% work in town. Since 2013, Black Diamond has lost 99 jobs, to 410 in 2023. The median household income in Black Diamond is $96,000.
1%work in town
| Black Diamond | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 5% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Black Diamond1%
Inverness10%
Ocala6%
Crystal River4%
Pine Ridge4%
29 mi
median commute distance
410
jobs based in Black Diamond
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 35% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB−
A smaller share of adults in Black Diamond binge drink than in the typical Florida or U.S. town
9.1% of adults binge drink in Black Diamond. Black Diamond beats the Florida average on 12 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 34% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Black Diamond.
53%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Black Diamond | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 9.1% | 15% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 37% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 86% | 79% | 79% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 16% | 17% |
31 measures vs. Florida
12 better11 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Black Diamond | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.8% | 13.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.3% | 8.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 16.9% | 9.1% |
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
10.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade D−
Black Diamond stands out in Florida and nationally: a larger share of its households own their home
98% of Black Diamond households own their home.
$398Kmedian sale price
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Black Diamond
16pages on Black Diamond
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Black Diamond; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Black Diamond residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
Small town
1,298 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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About Black Diamond
Census-designated place in Florida, US
Black Diamond is a census-designated place (CDP) in Citrus County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,255 at the 2020 census, up from 1,101 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Homosassa Springs, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 56 ft
- Area code
- 941
Questions about Black Diamond
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Black Diamond, FL expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $462,000, 23% above the Florida typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D−.