Florahome Florida Map

About Florahome, Florida

Florahome is a locality in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Florahome is located at 29.7327°N, 81.8834°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 32140.

Florahome exhales a quiet grace, a place where the humid air hangs heavy and sweet with the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 26.3 miles south-south-west of Fleming Island, FL (from Fleming Island, FL: bearing 202°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north of Interlachen. The landscape here is a gentle, rolling expanse, not dramatic, but possessive of a deep, settled character. Pines, tall and stoic, dominate the horizon, their needles a soft carpet underfoot, while palmettos cluster in sun-drenched clearings, their fronds rustling like secrets in the breeze. The land itself feels ancient and unhurried, a slow exhale of Florida’s interior, where the sky, often a vast, pale blue, seems to press down with a comforting weight. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, a dappled benediction that paints the forest floor with ephemeral gold. The history of Florahome is quietly etched into its soil, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who settled this fertile ground. Once a thriving agricultural hub, particularly known for its citrus groves and cattle ranches, the local economy still carries echoes of that agrarian past, though newer enterprises have emerged. The land’s bounty, once primarily fruit and livestock, now also supports a more diversified approach to livelihood, with many residents commuting to larger centers or finding work in local service industries. A notable feature of Florahome is its proximity to the St. Johns River, a vital artery for centuries, its dark waters reflecting the sky and whispering tales of steamboats and early settlers. This connection to the waterway has shaped the character of Florahome, lending it a subtle, water-born rhythm that persists even as the world around it shifts.

About This Florahome Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Florahome, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.732745, -81.883427. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Florahome and Putnam County.

Detailed location data for Florahome includes the ZIP code (32140), telephone area code (850), county seat of Putnam County (Palatka), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Florahome is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.