Live Oak, FL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Suwannee County ยท Florida

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Live Oak based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Live Oak
National Avg
Florida Avg
Population: 56Income: 36Home Value: 16Safety: 100Education: 12Median Age: 63Climate: 50Cost of Living: 44

Quick Stats

Population

6,901

2023 ACS

Median Income

$53,578

2023

Median Home Value

$158,200

2023

Median Rent

$880

2023

Median Age

37.9

Unemployment

10.3%

Cost of Living Index

87.5

100 = national avg

Live Oak is a city in Suwannee County, Florida, with a population of 6,901 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Live Oak is one of the communities in Florida.

The median household income in Live Oak is $53,578, and the median home value is $158,200. The cost of living index is 87.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $880 per month. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, and the median age is 37.9 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

6,901

Male

3,328

48.2%

Female

3,573

51.8%

Median Age

37.9

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

8.6%

High School or Higher

36.3%

Foreign Born

4.1%

Veterans

4.4%

Married

35.4%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.637

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

47.6%

Foreign Born

4.1%

White
47.6%
Black
30.7%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More
17.1%
Other
4.5%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

10.5%

727 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

89.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
337 (46.4%)
Puerto Rican
32 (4.4%)
Cuban
164 (22.6%)
Other Hispanic
194 (26.7%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Filipino
3 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

6,578

English Only

89.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

629 speakers

Limited English

2.7%

Language Distribution

Spanish
629 (9.6%)
Other Indo-European
51 (0.8%)
Chinese
6 (0.1%)
Tagalog
3 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

97.3%

Limited English Proficiency

2.7%

Spanish
26.4% limited English
Chinese
100.0% limited English
Tagalog
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

303

4.4% of population

Disability Rate

16.2%

49 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$44,955

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
36.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
38.9%
Vietnam
28.7%
Korea
4.6%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
13.2%
35-54
2.0%
55-64
47.5%
65-74
4.3%
75+
33.0%

Male Veterans

206

68.0%

Female Veterans

97

32.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$44,955

Non-Veteran Income

$27,563

Difference

$17,392

63.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

49

Without Disability

254

Disability Rate

16.2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

2,253

#1 Ancestry

American

6.8% (467)

#2 Ancestry

Italian

5.6% (389)

#3 Ancestry

German

5.0% (345)

Top 17 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
6.8%
Italian
5.6%
German
5.0%
English
5.0%
Irish
4.5%
French
1.9%
Swedish
0.7%
European
0.6%
Ukrainian
0.5%
Lithuanian
0.5%
Portuguese
0.4%
Scotch-Irish
0.4%
Polish
0.3%
Dutch
0.3%
Greek
0.2%
Swiss
0.1%
Sub-Saharan African
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

2,383

Family Households

1,551

65.1%

Married Couples

1,070

44.9%

Non-Family Households

832

34.9%

Single Mother Households

355

14.9%

Single Father Households

126

5.3%

Living Alone

625

26.2%

Children Under 18

Total Children

1,111

In Married Couple

901

81.1%

With Single Mother

210

18.9%

With Single Father

0

0.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$59,691

Married Couple Income

$68,198

Single Mother Income

$27,542

Single Father Income

$73,683

Avg Family Size

2.7

Avg Non-Family Size

3.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

130

Grandparents Responsible

110

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$53,578

-27% vs national

Per Capita Income

$24,254

-35% vs national

Poverty Rate

17.5%

+29% vs national

Gini Index

0.3900

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

10.3%

+98% vs national

SNAP Recipients

20.7%

of households

How Live Oak Compares

Live Oak vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Live Oak is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Live Oak. The median household income here is $53,578.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
21.8%
$25-50K
21.9%
$50-75K
27.9%
$75-100K
12.0%
$100-150K
14.7%
$200K+
1.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

10.3%

+111% vs FL avg

Labor Force

3,683

Employed

3,303

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

8.6%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

36.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.9

Work from Home

3.1%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

87.5

100 = national avg

-12.5 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$38,490

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$90,976

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
87.9
Food
91.0
Transportation
81.9
Healthcare
92.8
Utilities
92.2

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,013

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,110

per month

The median household income in Live Oak, FL is $53,578, which is 26.8% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $24,254. The poverty rate of 17.5% is higher than the FL state average of 13.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3900, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, compared to the state average of 4.9%. The labor force is 3,683. 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 86.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 87.5, which is 12.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 87.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $38,490 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotZillow โ€” January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$248,530

Live Oak vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Live Oak is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$158,200

Median Rent

$880

Total Housing Units

2,900

Vacancy Rate

17.8%

Owner Occupied

52.2%

Renter Occupied

47.8%

Median Property Tax

$1,209

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$548

Housing Types

Single Family
63.3%
Multi-Family
12.5%
Mobile Home
24.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,209

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.76%

of home value

Median Home Value

$158,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,298

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,209) by the median home value ($158,200). In Live Oak, FL, this works out to an effective rate of 0.76%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The median home value in Live Oak, FL is $158,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Live Oak is $248,530. The median rent is $880 per month (Census ACS). About 52.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1977. There are 2,900 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,209. The effective tax rate is 0.76%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2020)

Violent Crime Rate

8.30

per 1,000 residents

+197% vs national

Property Crime Rate

35.65

per 1,000 residents

+73% vs national

Total Crimes

307

2020

Violent Clearance

81%

cases solved

Property Clearance

30%

cases solved

YoY Change

-9.3%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2019

How Live Oak Compares

Source: FBI (2020)

Live Oak vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2020)

Compared to cities with Under 10,000 residents. Live Oak is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 5.7%Property โ†‘ 48.5%2015 โ†’ 2020

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2020)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2020)

Live Oak police solve 87% of aggravated assault cases but only 26% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2020)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2020)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent00.00N/A
RobberyViolent121.7258.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent466.5987.0%
BurglaryProperty10915.6025.7%
Larceny/TheftProperty11616.6127.6%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty243.4462.5%

Live Oak, FL reported 58 violent crimes and 249 property crimes in 2020. The violent crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 residents is 196.6% above the national average of 2.80 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 81% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 116 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 32.6% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2020582498.3035.65
2019641609.1622.90
2017451296.4418.47
20168425012.0935.99
2015551687.8624.01

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

71.3

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

67.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

60.1

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

5.2

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

39

Public Assistance

$23.3M

Individual Assistance

$28.8M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

19 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $24.1M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Milton โ†’HurricaneOct 2024$118Kโ€”
Hurricane Milton โ†’HurricaneOct 2024โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Helene โ†’HurricaneSep 2024$2.8M$8.5M
Tropical Storm Helene โ†’Tropical StormSep 2024โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Debby โ†’Tropical StormAug 2024$2.6M$4.7M
Tropical Storm Debby โ†’Tropical StormAug 2024โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormJun 2024$433Kโ€”
Hurricane Idalia โ†’HurricaneAug 2023$8.2M$7.6M
Tropical Storm Idalia โ†’Tropical StormAug 2023โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Nicole โ†’HurricaneDec 2022โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Ian โ†’HurricaneSep 2022โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Ian โ†’HurricaneSep 2022โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Elsa โ†’Severe StormJul 2021$4Kโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”$127K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Dorian โ†’HurricaneAug 2019โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Michael โ†’HurricaneOct 2018$32Kโ€”
Hurricane Michael โ†’HurricaneOct 2018โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017$2.8M$1.2M
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 42 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

362

Total Claims Paid

$8,274,677

Avg Claim Payout

$22,858

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

9

Federal Funding

$394,900

Properties Protected

1

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.99

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
601.2: Generators - Regular6$169,564
601.1: Generators1$149,295
202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine1$76,041
400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.)1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Live Oak has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, wildfire. The area has had 39 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (19 declarations). 362 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $23,278,227 in public assistance recovery funding. $28,840,144 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.3%

2.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

17.6%

5.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.4%

2.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.2%

5.6pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.3%

Arthritis

28.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

17.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.6%

Loneliness

โ€”

Lack of Support

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Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

35.6%

Mobility

17.1%

Cognitive

15.7%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

6.8%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

9.5%

Live Oak has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.6%, 5.9pp below the national average. About 16.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

21.6 mi

Hca Florida Lake City Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Hca Florida Lake City Hospital21.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Va North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Lake City28.3 miAcute Care - Veterans Administrationโ€”Yes
Madison County Memorial Hospital28.8 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Lake Butler Hospital39.7 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Doctors Memorial Hospital Inc40.4 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Pop. Served

11,210

Violations (5yr)

1

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
LIVE OAK WTP6,8500
SUWANNEE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE3,9501
WAYNE FRIER'S MOBILE HOME PARK3100
FLORIDA SHERIFF'S BOYS RANCH1000

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COโ‚‚e

44.7K MT

Top Emitter

Suwannee River Power Plant

30.9K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (Under 10,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Suwannee River Power Plant
Duke Energy Corp
Power Plants30,859
Suwannee Mill
Binderholz Live Oak Llc
Other13,797

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 4 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 44.7K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

86.6%

+10% vs national

Work From Home

3.1%

-67% vs national

Carpool

6.6%

Walk / Bike

3.1%

combined

How Live Oak's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

5-Year Avg

1

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322000
202111000
202011010
201911010
201811000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Live Oak, FL covers travel times and transportation modes. 86.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 3.1% work from home, which is below the FL state average of 13.8%. 6.6% of workers carpool. 2.4% walk to work. 0.7% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

55.1%

of households

No Internet

19.2%

of households

Total Households

2,383

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
55.1%
Cellular Data Plan
75.5%
Satellite
13.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.8%
No Internet Access
19.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

75.5%

of households

Smartphone

66.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

55.6%

of households

Tablet

52.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
75.5%
Smartphone
66.8%
Desktop / Laptop
55.6%
Tablet
52.5%
Smartphone Only
11.3%
No Computer
24.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.1ยข

per kWh

-26% vs Under 10,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.0ยข

per kWh

-29% vs Under 10,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.5ยข

per kWh

-28% vs Under 10,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$156

residential

+6% vs Under 10,000 avg

17% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Florida averages 14.1ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $156. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Live Oak vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Population Served

11,210

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LIVE OAK WTPCommunityGround water under influence of surface water6,8500
SUWANNEE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTECommunityGround water3,9501
WAYNE FRIER'S MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water3100
FLORIDA SHERIFF'S BOYS RANCHCommunityGround water1000

80.2% of households in Live Oak have broadband internet access. 55.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.2% of households have no internet access. 11.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 11,210 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Live Oak is located in Suwannee County, FL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Live Oak.

Election Overview

Source: Suwannee County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

4,217

19.3%

GOP Votes

17,561

80.2%

Total Votes

21,891

Margin

R+61.0%

Shift from 2020

R+4.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+61.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20244,21717,56121,89119.3%80.2%R+61.0
20204,48516,41021,05721.3%77.9%R+56.6
20163,95514,28118,67521.2%76.5%R+55.3

In the 2024 presidential election, Suwannee County recorded 21,891 total votes. Republicans won the county with 80.2% of the vote compared to 19.3% for Democrats, a margin of R+61.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+4.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Suwannee County has shifted 5.7 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

134

Total Assets

$177.4M

Total Income

$99.6M

Per 10K Residents

194.2

nonprofits

-2.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

8

Median Assets

$223K

Oldest Active

1946

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
22
Human Services
21
Education
13
Animal-Related
10
Recreation & Sports
6
Youth Development
5
Arts & Culture
2
Environment
2
Health Care
2
Mental Health
2
Crime & Legal
2
Employment
2
Housing & Shelter
2
Public Safety
2
Philanthropy
2
Food & Agriculture
1
International
1
Public Benefit
1
98.2%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $174.2M of $177.4M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population Under 10,000

Largest Nonprofits in Live Oak

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCHES INCYouth Development$105.2M$27.3M1973
ADVENT CHRISTIAN VILLAGE INCHuman Services$42.3M$38.1M1949
SUWANNEE RIVER ECONOMIC COUNCIL INCโ€”$12.1M$10.6M1966
THE ARC NORTH FLORIDA INCHuman Services$4.4M$4.5M1981
SHERIFFS RANCHES ENTERPRISES INCHuman Services$3.4M$10.1M2006
MARVIN E JONES EDUCATION TRโ€”$2.6M$917K1990
DOWLING PARK APARTMENTS INCHousing & Shelter$1.3M$1.2M1980
HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INCEducation$1.3M$1.8M2019
THE ARC NORTH FLORIDA FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$855K$105K1996
DOWLING PARK HOME INCHousing & Shelter$723K$857K1993
KNOW THYSELF AS SOUL FOUNDATION SOUTHEAST INCReligion$627K$128K1998
VIVID VISIONS INCHuman Services$512K$627K1996
FRIENDS OF HERITAGE PARK & GARDENS INCRecreation & Sports$396K$168K2012
GAINESVILLE FOR ALLEducation$341K$959K2020
ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA CONSERVATION DISTRICTSEnvironment$241K$64K2015
SUWANEE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INCRecreation & Sports$223K$130K1975
VOICES FOR CHILDREN OF THE SUWANNEE VALLEY CORPCrime & Legal$205K$263K1988
HIS CHERISHED ONES INCInternational$152K$233K2009
LOVE INC OF SUWANNEE COUNTYHuman Services$149K$100K1991
LEARNING AVENUE INCEducation$78K$10K2014
SUWANNEE FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION INCPhilanthropy$73K$112K1990
LONNIE BOB HURST SCHOLARSHIP TRโ€”$58K$8K1994
BY FAITH MINISTRIESReligion$49K$85K1993
HEAVEN TO EARTH MINISTRIES INCReligion$42K$18K2021
SUWANNEE VALLEY YOUTH ADVOCACY PARTNERSHIP INCHuman Services$30K$290K2004
SUWANNEE QUARTERBACK CLUB INCRecreation & Sports$29K$69K1993
AFRICAN AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INCHuman Services$24K$22K2009
SUWANNEE VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE FOUNDATIONEducation$12K$111K2019
NEHEMIAH MISSION INCReligion$12K$775K2011
LABORING IN THE WORD BIBLE COLLEGEReligion$1$12014
CHALLENGING THE ARTSArts & Culture$1$12003

Live Oak, FL has 134 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $177.4M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 22 organizations. 8 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 194.2 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1946.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

95

Total Approved

$49.3M

Jobs Supported

539

Per 10K Residents

137.7

SBA loans

-18.0% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

22

Top Lender

First Federal Bank

25 loans

Top Industry

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

Data Span

1993โ€“2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)89% of all loans

Loans

85

Total Amount

$43.0M

Avg Loan

$506,329

Median Loan

$55,000

SBA Guaranteed

$32.1M(75%)

Jobs Supported

419

50411% of all loans

Loans

10

Total Amount

$6.2M

Avg Loan

$621,400

Median Loan

$374,500

7(a) โ€” 89%504 โ€” 11%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

15

16% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$12.8M

26% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$851,660

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing16 loans
NAICS 11
$23.3M
Retail Trade10 loans
NAICS 44
$3.1M
Accommodation & Food Services9 loans
NAICS 72
$7.4M
Professional & Technical Services8 loans
NAICS 54
$8.1M
Health Care & Social Assistance8 loans
NAICS 62
$1.7M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population Under 10,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Paradise Chicken Farm Llc1$5.0M
A.b.l. Farms Inc1$5.0M
Lone Star Farms Llc2$3.1M
A&m Medina Farms Llc1$3.1M
Jaya Hotels Inc1$2.9M
Deleon Enterprises Group Llc1$2.4M
De Leon Breeder Farm Llc1$2.3M
E & J La Rosa Enterprises Llc1$1.9M
Cheek & Scott Drugs Inc1$1.9M
Rachiry of Florida Llc1$1.8M

Live Oak, FL has received 95 SBA loans totaling $49.3M in approved funding between 1993 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 85 loans (89% of the total), supporting 419 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 10 loans totaling $6.2M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing. The most active SBA lender in Live Oak is First Federal Bank with 25 loans. That works out to 137.7 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

3

Total Population

31,948

Avg Median Income

$53,861

Avg Home Value

$181,433

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
3206022,085$56,702$158,200$735393.9
320622,202$54,565$221,800N/A66.2
320647,661$50,315$164,300$9089.3

Live Oak, FL has 3 ZIP codes with a combined population of 31,948. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $53,861. The average median home value is $181,433. The average median monthly rent is -$222,221,674.

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