Pine Ridge Florida Map

About Pine Ridge, Florida

Pine Ridge is a locality in Citrus County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 10,762. The population density is 165.9 people per km². Pine Ridge is located at 28.9383°N, 82.4734°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34465.

Pine Ridge unfolds as a landscape of gentle, sandy hummocks, a subtle rise and fall of land where scrub oaks and palmetto scrub intermingle, creating a dappled shade that shifts with the sun. It lies 26.5 miles south-west of Ocala, FL (from Ocala, FL: bearing 230°T), and is situated 4.1 miles south of Citrus Springs. The air here carries the faint, sweet perfume of pine needles warmed by the Florida sun, a scent that mingles with the earthy aroma of damp soil after a passing shower. It is a place where the horizon feels vast but not overwhelming, punctuated by the occasional glint of sunlight on distant water. The terrain, though unassuming, possesses a quiet resilience, supporting tenacious vegetation that clings to the sandy substrate, a testament to the enduring spirit of this coastal plain. The story of Pine Ridge is one of modest beginnings, its roots intertwined with the early agricultural endeavors of Citrus County, where citrus groves once thrived before changing economic tides. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this particular stretch, a quiet self-sufficiency defines its local economy, with a scattering of small businesses catering to the needs of its residents and the occasional visitor seeking a respite from busier locales. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, offer their own gentle allure, their slow-moving currents reflecting the unhurried pace of life that characterizes Pine Ridge. It’s a place where history isn’t shouted from grand monuments but whispered in the rustle of leaves and the enduring character of its people.

About This Pine Ridge Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Pine Ridge, 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 Pine Ridge and Citrus County.

Detailed location data for Pine Ridge includes the ZIP code (34465), telephone area code (239, 305, 321, 352, 386, 407, 448, 561, 689, 727, 754, 772, 786, 813, 850, 863, 904, 941, 954), county seat of Citrus County (Inverness), and school district assignment (Citrus 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 Pine Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.