Starke Florida Map

About Starke, Florida

Starke is a locality in Bradford County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,877. The population density is 313.1 people per km². Starke is located at 29.9441°N, 82.1098°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 32091.

Starke lies in a quiet corner of Bradford County, where the pine forests begin to thin and the land settles into a gentle, sun-drenched flatness. It lies 22.7 miles south-west of Oakleaf Plantation, FL (from Oakleaf Plantation, FL: bearing 227°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-south-west of Lawtey. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening citrus, a testament to the groves that dot the landscape in hazy, verdant swathes. Roads, like pale ribbons, unspool across the terrain, connecting scattered houses and the occasional cluster of buildings that mark a crossroads. The sky above Starke is a vast, ever-changing canvas, particularly at dusk, when the light bleeds into hues of bruised plum and molten gold, casting long, soft shadows across the fields. It’s a place where the pace of life seems measured by the arc of the sun and the slow unfurling of the seasons, a landscape that breathes with a steady, unhurried pulse. The history of Starke is deeply entwined with the railroads that once thundered through, leaving behind a legacy of commerce and connection. For generations, agriculture has been the bedrock of this locality, with the fertile soil yielding not only citrus but also vegetables that find their way to markets far beyond these piney woods. The local economy, though modest, thrives on this agrarian spirit, a resilient hum that underpins the everyday lives of its residents. While grand landmarks are few, there's a distinctive character to Starke, a quiet dignity born from its agricultural roots and the enduring spirit of its people, who have cultivated a life here, shaped by the land and the gentle rhythms of the North Florida sunshine.

About This Starke Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Starke, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.94413, -82.109828. 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 Starke and Bradford County.

Detailed location data for Starke includes the ZIP code (32091), telephone area code (850), county seat of Bradford County (Starke), and school district assignment (Bradford 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 Starke is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.