Starke Florida Map
Explore Starke, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Starke, Florida
| City | Starke |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Bradford County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 29.94413 |
| Longitude | -82.109828 |
| Population | 5,796 |
| Density | 311.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 32091 |
| Area Code | 850 |
| County Seat | Starke |
| School District | Bradford County School District |
About Starke, Florida
Starke is a locality in Bradford County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,796. The population density is 311.8 people per km². Starke is located at 29.9441°N, 82.1098°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Starke is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 32091.Starke commands a quiet presence across a landscape defined by the subtle, persistent flow of Alligator Creek. It lies 17.2 miles west-southwest of Middleburg, FL (from Middleburg, FL: bearing 240°T), and is situated 18.7 miles west-southwest of Asbury Lake. The earth here is porous and rich, holding the heavy, humid air that settles over the region during the long summer afternoons. Only two miles distant, the waters of Lake Crosby reflect the shifting patterns of the sky, offering a muted stillness to the surrounding plains. The terrain remains largely level, characterized by palmetto scrub and the persistent growth of hardy, indigenous vegetation. Even during the peak of the afternoon heat, the Charles J Schaefer Sr Veterans Memorial Park provides an open, grounded space where the character of the soil is plain to see.
Starke bears the marks of a history tied deeply to the cultivation of the land and the industry of its people. Early development relied heavily on the fertile quality of the region, which supported local agriculture and the steady rhythm of timber production. These industries established a foundation that continues to influence the economic life of the people today, favoring steady labor over rapid transformation. Starke maintains a deliberate pace, where the legacy of past trade remains visible in the architecture of the older storefronts and the organization of the streets. The transition from agrarian roots to modern local commerce has been a slow, careful evolution, leaving the core of the area feeling remarkably consistent through the decades.
Starke functions as a place where the cultural character is defined by a deep-seated familiarity among neighbors. The social life often centers around the local schools and the quiet gatherings held at public spaces, reflecting a culture that values endurance and mutual recognition. While many residents find comfort in the familiar, the occasional visitor might note the sharp clarity of the evening light as it strikes the brickwork of the older buildings. Notable individuals, such as the musician Lynyrd Skynyrd’s original drummer Bob Burns, emerged from this specific intersection of regional life and personal ambition. Life here moves with the sun, from the damp, cool mornings to the heavy, lightning-flecked evenings that define the seasonal cycle of this inland territory.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Wainwright Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 060° NE
- Pratt Street Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 339° N
- Margery Cooley Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 060° NE
- Graham Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 231° SW
- New River Conservation Area (State Resource Management Area) — 4.5 mi, 036° NE
- Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail (State Recreation Area) — 5.5 mi, 198° S
- Santa Fe Swamp Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 7.3 mi, 178° S
- Osceola National Forest (National Forest) — 8.1 mi, 160° S · 160k acres
- Belmore State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 10.0 mi, 075° E
- Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park (State Park) — 10.9 mi, 133° SE
- Waldo Historical Railway Museum (Museum) — 11.2 mi, 198° S
- Keystone Heights High School Stadium (Stadium) — 12.0 mi, 160° S
- Keystone Heights Moon Tree (Attraction) — 12.2 mi, 157° SE
- Theater X Adult (Theatre) — 15.8 mi, 187° S
- Gainesville Raceway (Attraction) — 16.3 mi, 218° SW
- Southern Property Preservation (Nature Reserve) — 17.7 mi, 058° NE
- Solite (Historic Ruins) — 22.4 mi, 068° E
- Branan Field Wildlife and Environmental Area (Nature Reserve) — 23.1 mi, 039° NE
- Nightjar (Arts Centre) — 23.3 mi, 215° SW
- Artistic Ball (Public Artwork) — 23.3 mi, 218° SW
- City of Gainesville (Monument) — 23.9 mi, 212° SW
- East Florida Seminary (Monument) — 23.9 mi, 212° SW
- First Gainesville Skirmish (Monument) — 23.9 mi, 212° SW
- Okeafenoke Swamp (Historic Ruins) — 23.9 mi, 310° NW
- Vivid Music Hall (Theatre) — 24.0 mi, 213° SW
- Sweetwater Print Cooperative (Gallery) — 24.0 mi, 212° SW
- WARPHaus (Gallery) — 24.3 mi, 213° SW
- Gatorade's Birthplace (Attraction) — 24.9 mi, 215° SW
- Big Gum Swamp Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 31.6 mi, 328° NW · 14k acres
- Ocala National Forest (National Forest) — 32.7 mi, 156° SE · 385k acres
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About This Starke Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Starke, Florida. Coordinates: 29.94413, -82.109828. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
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).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
