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Levy County, FL Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Offices for Levy County

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Getting help in Levy County

Levy County Veterans Services - Bronson: Appointments on Tuesday and Thursday; walk-ins Monday and Wednesday. Confirm the service location, hours and appointment with the provider before traveling.

County Veterans Service Officers Directory (opens in a new tab) · Levy County Veterans Services (opens in a new tab)

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Veterans in Levy County

The ACS estimates about 3,760, give or take 421 civilian veterans in Levy County.

Among Florida's 67 counties and equivalents, Levy County ranks 42nd by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureLevy CountyFloridaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating33 percent

above the Florida share; above the national share.

31 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher19 percent

above the Florida share; above the national share.

14 percent13 percent

Levy County has about 1,050, give or take 162 veterans 75 and older, making up 28 percent of its veterans compared with 30 percent in Florida.

Veterans under 35 account for 5 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Levy County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Levy County has about 251, give or take 103 women veterans, making up 7 percent of its veterans compared with 11 percent in Florida.

Income, work and education in Levy County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureLevy CountyFloridaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$50,737 ± $5,505$52,753 ± $469$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$28,644 ± $1,686$36,879 ± $115$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over10.9% ± 4.3 points7.6% ± 0.2 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over41.8% ± 6.1 points31.0% ± 0.3 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6473.4% ± 11.3 points71.2% ± 0.5 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.7% ± 4.2 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over93.9% ± 3.1 points95.9% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over24.4% ± 5.4 points35.0% ± 0.4 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 3,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 4,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Levy County

VA reports 1,601 veterans in Levy County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent312
30 to 40 percent166
50 to 60 percent217
70 to 90 percent467
100 percent439

FY2019: 980 recipients. Change to FY2025: +621.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Levy County

In 2025, lenders reported 158 VA-backed home loans out of 1,017 home loans made in Levy County (15.5% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $292,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 1,520, give or take 231) and Gulf War (1990s) only (about 620, give or take 212).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Levy County

VA reported about $41.1 million in compensation and pension spending and about $60.8 million in medical care spending in Levy County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Levy County is Lake City VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Lake City, FL, about 64 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Levy County is Ocala Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Ocala, FL, about 40 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists St. Petersburg RO (station 317); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Florida National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
6502 SW 102nd Avenue Bushnell, FL 33513
352-793-7740

About 59.3 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Glennville (opens in a new tab)
8819 U.S. Hwy 301 Glennville, GA 30427
912-654-5398

About 193.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

This cemetery is in another state. State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules, which can include residency in that state.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Levy County

Formerly Used Defense Sites

Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Gainesville/Alachua, Putnam Counties CoC counted 77 veterans experiencing homelessness (49 sheltered, 28 unsheltered).

FL-508 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).

The HUD workbook reports 126 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 352-376-1611. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Levy County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Levy County

  • Williston Highlands (unincorporated community): about 3,666 residents
  • Williston (city): about 3,154 residents
  • East Bronson (unincorporated community): about 2,649 residents
  • Manatee Road (unincorporated community): about 2,426 residents
  • Chiefland (city): about 1,909 residents
More places (10)
  • Inglis (town): about 1,742 residents
  • Bronson (town): about 1,600 residents
  • Andrews (unincorporated community): about 1,275 residents
  • Fanning Springs (city): about 942 residents
  • Cedar Key (city): about 875 residents
  • Yankeetown (town): about 675 residents
  • East Williston (unincorporated community): about 520 residents
  • Raleigh (unincorporated community): about 499 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Otter Creek (town): about 142 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Morriston (unincorporated community): about 50 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Florida benefits

Qualifying Florida veterans with at least 10 percent disability may receive a $5,000 assessed value reduction.

Florida offers scholarships to eligible children and spouses of veterans with a 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability.

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Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Levy County

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Robert Evans

Claims agent · Bronson · FL · In your county

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61502

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Margaret Shaw

Claims agent · Floral City · FL · About 32 miles away

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VA accreditation number 62244

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Hannah Lewis

Attorney · Gainesville · FL · About 40 miles away

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VA accreditation number 62036

3.8 · 143 reviews · Firm rating

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Mark Avera

Attorney · Gainesville · FL · About 40 miles away

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VA accreditation number 57031

4.9 · 177 reviews · Firm rating

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Colleen Duris

Attorney · Ocala · FL · About 48 miles away

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VA accreditation number 23872

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