Steinhatchee, Florida
Census-designated place in the United States in Taylor County · Not an incorporated municipality
About Steinhatchee
Steinhatchee ( STEEN-hatch-ee) is a Gulf coastal community in the southern part of Taylor County, Florida, United States. Steinhatchee is 38 miles (61 km) south of the county seat of Perry. Just across the Steinhatchee River is Jena, which is in Dixie County. Steinhatchee is 19.27 miles north of the town of Cross City. As of the 2020 census, Steinhatchee had a population of 1,049. Its approximate elevation is 7 feet above sea level.
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How Steinhatchee is governed
Steinhatchee appears to be an unincorporated community or a census-designated place, so it may have no city government of its own — services usually come from Taylor County and its elected officials. The chart below is a generic template; readers can correct it if Steinhatchee does have local officials.
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Residents of Steinhatchee
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Mayor
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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Police Chief
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Fire Chief
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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City Council
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City Clerk
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
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Presides over the municipal court.
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Population over time
From 1,047 in 2010 to 1,049 in 2020 (+0.2%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 1,049 |
| 2010 | 1,047 |
History
Since the early 19th century, the village of Steinhatchee played an integral part in the foresting industry, particularly cedar used for making pencils, as well as fishing, crabbing and scalloping. The Steinhatchee River also flows by the community and into the Gulf of Mexico.
In August 2023, Hurricane Idalia impacted the community, with a storm surge of 6 feet and 80+ mph winds.
In August 2024, Hurricane Debby made landfall near Steinhatchee as a Category 1 hurricane, with winds up to 80 mph.
In September 2024, Steinhatchee was severely impacted by Hurricane Helene. The community experienced a storm surge that exceeded 20 feet.
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