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Marion County has about 34,300 veterans, give or take 1,420, and ranks 14th among Florida’s 67 counties and equivalents by ACS estimates. About 37 percent are 75 or older, above Florida’s 30 percent; women make up about 7 percent, compared with 11 percent statewide. Vietnam era only is the largest service era, with about 13,800 veterans, give or take 897. If you have questions about Agent Orange, exposure depends on where and when you served. For free, accredited claims help, contact Marion County Veterans Services - Ocala and call for an appointment; confirm availability, location and hours before traveling. AMVETS also provides free remote claims assistance, with no membership required. The Ocala VA Clinic is 10 miles away, and the Ocala Vet Center is 9 miles away, measured in a straight line from the county’s center.
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2730 E Silver Springs Boulevard, Suite 100, Ocala, FL 34470Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; second Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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Marion County Veterans Services - Ocala: Call for an appointment. Confirm the service location, hours and appointment with the provider before traveling.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 34,300, give or take 1,420 civilian veterans in Marion County.
By ACS estimates, Marion County has the 14th largest veteran population among Florida's 67 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Marion County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 29 percent below the Florida share; below the national share. | 31 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 12 percent below the Florida share; below the national share. | 14 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Marion County number about 12,800, give or take 688; their 37 percent share is above Florida's 30 percent.
Marion County has about 1,430, give or take 374 veterans under 35, making up 4 percent of its veterans compared with 7 percent in Florida.
Marion County has about 2,510, give or take 515 women veterans, making up 7 percent of its veterans compared with 11 percent in Florida.
| Measure | Marion County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $43,859 ± $2,674 | $52,753 ± $469 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $32,072 ± $490 | $36,879 ± $115 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 9.9% ± 1.7 points | 7.6% ± 0.2 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 33.1% ± 2.5 points | 31.0% ± 0.3 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 56.8% ± 3.6 points | 71.2% ± 0.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 8.5% ± 2.9 points | 4.0% ± 0.3 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 96.0% ± 0.9 points | 95.9% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 26.6% ± 2.6 points | 35.0% ± 0.4 points | 31.8% ± 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 29,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 33,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 12,993 veterans in Marion County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 2,640 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 1,352 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 1,457 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 3,748 |
| 100 percent | 3,796 |
FY2019: 7,876 recipients. Change to FY2025: +5,117.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 1,674 VA-backed home loans out of 12,809 home loans made in Marion County (13.1% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $304,000.
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).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 13,800, give or take 897) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 5,260, give or take 626).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $358.9 million in compensation and pension spending and about $323.7 million in medical care spending in Marion County for FY2025.
Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
1601 Southwest Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608-1135
New-patient wait for mental health: 13 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 0 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 35 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Ocala VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
4826 Southwest 49th Road, Ocala, FL 34474-6299
New-patient wait for mental health: 56 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 20 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 10 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Ocala Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
3300 Southwest 34th Avenue, Suite 140, Ocala, FL 34474
about 9 miles in a straight line from the county center.
St. Petersburg VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
9500 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33744
about 106 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Marion County is Lake Baldwin VA Clinic (opens in a new tab) in Orlando, FL, about 62 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Marion County is Gainesville Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Gainesville, FL, about 39 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists St. Petersburg RO (station 317); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Florida National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
6502 SW 102nd Avenue Bushnell, FL 33513
352-793-7740
About 42.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Glennville (opens in a new tab)
8819 U.S. Hwy 301 Glennville, GA 30427
912-654-5398
About 190.4 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.
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.
On one night in January 2024, Ocala/Marion County CoC counted 14 veterans experiencing homelessness (3 sheltered, 11 unsheltered).
FL-514 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 81 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.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Marion County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
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.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
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.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. The summary paragraph was drafted by AI from the facts on this page and checked automatically against them. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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