Lecanto, Florida is located in the center of Citrus County Florida on the gulf side of the state. Lecanto has a long history of Sioux, Cherokee, and Iroquois Indians, today many elderly and snowbirds live in Lecanto. People love Lecanto for where it’s situated in the state, with access nearby to Crystal River, which is a wonderful attraction for many people who visit there.
Just like many other neighboring cities, Lecanto has wonderful weather year-round with only a brief period of cooler weather in January/February each year typically. This is just another reason so many people call Lecanto home. With easy access to the water and amazing weather, it makes it a great place to live and play.
Even though there is a large older population, many families also call Lecanto home, and for many of the same reasons the older demographic lives there. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy the Florida sun, but also has access to so many places and things that attract people of all ages. Another reason people choose Lecanto to put roots down is that it’s a reasonably inexpensive place to live. That makes it a place where people want to travel to, live in, and enjoy.