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Zephyrhills, FL

Zephyrhills is a city in Pasco County, Florida, United States. The population was counted at 17,194 in the 2020 census. The city is the headquarters of the Zephyrhills bottled water company. The current mayor is Melonie Monson.

Zephyrhills is known for its rolling topography, hence the name.

Zephyrhills began as the town of Abbott on April 18, 1888, and consisted of 280.74 acres. A voting district was established in 1893 followed by a post office in 1896. In 1909, Captain Howard B. Jeffries, a Civil War Union veteran from Pennsylvania, purchased 35,000 acres and created the Zephyrhills Colony Company with a plan to create a community for Civil War veterans. In 1910 the town voted to change its name to Zephyrhills; it was incorporated in 1914.

In 1941, one resident reported that Zephyrhills had a sundown town policy forbidding Black people from living within the city limits.

The city created a historic district in 1999; in 2001 the Zephyrhills Historic District was nominated for and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A Founders Day celebration is held annually in March.

Zephyrhills places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, evident in its various facilities and programs dedicated to residents' well-being. The Adventhealth Zephyrhills is a hub for fitness and community activities, providing exercise classes, sports, and wellness programs. LA Fitness offers a variety of fitness equipment, group fitness classes, personal training services, and amenities like pools and saunas. 24-Hour Fitness provides a range of fitness equipment, group exercise classes, personal training options, and amenities such as steam rooms and whirlpools. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to its facilities, a variety of workout equipment, personal training services, and virtual classes. Planet Fitness is known for its affordable membership options and offering cardio and strength equipment, group fitness classes, and a judgment-free atmosphere. Orangetheory Fitness offers high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that combine cardio and strength training for a full-body workout.

Top Sites in Zephyrhills, FL: Skydive City Zephyrhills, Zephyrhills Museum of Military History, Pioneer Florida Museum & Village.

Population: 16,846 (2021). Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). ZIP Code: 33542. Area code(s): 813, 656. Land Area: 6.35 square miles (16.45 km²).

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Is it expensive to live in Zephyrhills, FL?

Petersburg-Clearwater Metro metro area, which is ranked 99 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Zephyrhills is estimated to be 98.6% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services.

What is Zephyrhills, FL known for?

Zephyrhills is known for its citrus groves, poultry farms, cattle ranches, and, of course, its world-famous pure water. The Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, the largest airport in Pasco County, is the home base of one of the largest parachuting centers in the United States. Each year attendance at and participation in each of the parachute meets increase, giving a considerable boost to the town's economy, and currently, an effort is being made to secure the world’s parachute meet for the town.

What is the crime rate in Zephyrhills, FL?

Zephyrhills, FL is a relatively safe city when compared to the US average. The violent crime rate in Zephyrhills is 20.4, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Zephyrhills is 84, far lower than the US average of 35.4. This means that citizens of Zephyrhills can feel secure and safe walking around their city and not be as concerned about experiencing a violent or property-related crime as they would in other parts of the country.

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AdventHealth Zephyrhills

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24-Hour Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Planet Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness

Skydive City Zephyrhills

Zephyrhills Museum of Military History

Pioneer Florida Museum & Village

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