Citrus Springs is a census-designated place in northern Citrus County, Florida, part of the state's Nature Coast region. Laid out across about 21 square miles, it is a predominantly residential, low-density community of single-family homes on oversized lots, where tree-lined streets and room for boats, gardens, and outdoor projects define the everyday landscape. Its population of roughly 12,200 makes it one of the larger unincorporated communities in Citrus County, yet its spread-out design keeps the feel distinctly quiet and rural-suburban. The community sits along US 41, the principal corridor linking it to Dunnellon about three miles to the north and to Inverness, the Citrus County seat, roughly 15 miles to the southeast. It is bordered by Pine Ridge to the south and Hernando to the east. That location places Citrus Springs within easy reach of the region's defining natural features—the spring-fed Rainbow River, the Gulf Coast, and the manatee-watching and boating waters around Crystal River and Homosassa. Citrus Springs' residential character is its defining trait. The community was developed around a low-density, planned layout of single-family homes and generous lots, and both new construction and established homes continue to share that open, nature-oriented pattern. Vacant land remains available for custom building, keeping the area's character consistent as it grows. Public schools fall under the Citrus County district, which operates Citrus Springs Elementary School and Citrus Springs Middle School in the community, while older students may attend Dunnellon High School across the county line in Marion County. For residents, Citrus Springs offers an affordable, outdoors-focused Florida lifestyle—space to spread out, and springs, rivers, and the Gulf within a short drive.