Lake Kerr Florida Map

About Lake Kerr, Florida

Lake Kerr is a locality in Marion County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,697. The population density is 69.1 people per km². Lake Kerr is located at 29.3575°N, 81.7746°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 32134.

Lake Kerr sprawls, a broad, placid expanse of water reflecting the vast Florida sky, its edges softened by a fringe of cypress and palmetto. It lies 22.9 miles north-east of Silver Springs Shores, FL (from Silver Springs Shores, FL: bearing 40°T), and is situated 2.4 miles west of Salt Springs. The air here carries the humid breath of the subtropics, thick with the scent of pine needles and the faint, earthy aroma of decaying vegetation. Along its shores, sandy inlets give way to darker, richer soil, supporting stands of live oaks draped with Spanish moss that whispers in the breeze. The water itself, a murky tea-brown from tannins leached from the surrounding woodlands, teems with unseen life, a silent, liquid world beneath the shimmering surface. Dragonflies, with wings like stained glass, hover over lily pads, and the occasional splash of a jumping fish breaks the otherwise unbroken stillness. This watery heart of Marion County, Lake Kerr, is a place shaped by the ebb and flow of its natural environment and the quiet industry of its people. Once a vital artery for commerce and transportation, its importance has shifted, now serving as a cherished playground for anglers and boaters drawn to its abundant bass and bream. The economy of the surrounding hamlets often traces its roots to the land and water, with small farms producing citrus and cattle, and a steady stream of tourists adding to the local coffers. The history here is less about grand monuments and more about the enduring connection between human endeavor and the untamed beauty of the Florida landscape, a story told in the weathered docks and the slow, steady rhythm of life by the water.

About This Lake Kerr Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Kerr, Florida with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Lake Kerr and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Lake Kerr includes the ZIP code (32134), telephone area code (850), county seat of Marion County (Ocala), and school district assignment (Marion County School District). 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 Lake Kerr is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.