Life Between the Lakes — and the practical checklist that comes with moving here. Tax office, DMV, library, water and gas setup, trash days, voter registration, hospital, and a Week-1 newcomer plan. Every number verified against the official source.
The hard numbers — official sources cited at the bottom of the page.
| County | Putnam County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Status | Incorporated City — Commission/Manager government |
| Incorporated | 1883 (formally incorporated as a city 1885) |
| Population | 1,654 (2020 U.S. Census) |
| Median household income | ~$33,971 (ACS 5-year estimate) |
| Median home value | ~$192,600 (ACS 5-year estimate) |
| Square miles | 2.39 sq mi total (2.07 land, 0.32 water) |
| ZIP code | 32112 |
| Time zone | Eastern (ET) |
| Motto | "Life Between the Lakes" — Crescent Lake east, Stella Lake west |
| Mayor | Michele Myers (first elected Nov 2020, re-elected Nov 2024) |
| City Manager | Derek A. Martin |
Population/income/home-value figures are the latest publicly available Census Bureau and ACS estimates. Officeholders can change with each election — verify on the city site before relying on names.
Crescent City has its own water, sewer, and natural gas utilities — and the city's gas service even extends to Welaka, Pomona Park, Satsuma, and San Mateo. Most other services come from Putnam County.
Lucky for Crescent City — Putnam County has a Tax Collector branch and a public library right in town. You almost never have to drive to Palatka for routine errands.
Crescent City is served by the Putnam County School District. Crescent City Junior–Senior High School is the local secondary school. Because rural attendance zones don't always follow town lines, we always confirm the exact school for a specific address before you buy.
Putnam Hospital in Palatka is the closest full-service hospital. Crescent City itself has a walk-in urgent care for the everyday stuff.
Urgent-care hours change — call before walking in.
Crescent City does not have its own city police department. Law enforcement is provided by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. The city does have its own fire/rescue.
Florida is strict about new-resident deadlines. Knock these out in your first 30 days and you'll never get blindsided by a ticket or a late fee.
No. Law enforcement inside Crescent City is provided by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. The non-emergency number is (386) 329-0800; for emergencies, always call 911. Crescent City does have its own fire/rescue.
Thirty days from the date you establish Florida residency. The closest office is the Tax Collector branch at 115 N. Summit Street — same building handles tags. Source: FLHSMV new-resident page.
The City of Crescent City runs all three utilities. Set-up is at City Hall, 3 N. Summit Street, or by phone at (386) 698-2525. The City also sells natural gas to neighboring Welaka, Pomona Park, Satsuma, and San Mateo.
Household garbage is picked up Monday and Thursday, recycling on Monday, and yard waste on Wednesday. Containers must be at the curb by 7:00 AM and within 5 feet of the roadway. If something's missed, the city contact is (386) 698-2525; the county sanitation office is (386) 329-0395.
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka, at 611 Zeagler Drive — about 28 miles north on US-17, roughly 35–40 minutes. It's a 24-hour ER and acute-care hospital. AdventHealth Palm Coast in Flagler County is a comparable drive east.
Yes — the Crescent City Public Library at 610 N. Summit Street, part of the Putnam County Library System. Phone (386) 698-2600. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Library cards are free for Putnam residents; bring ID and proof of address.
No. The Putnam Tax Collector has a full-service branch in Crescent City at 115 N. Summit Street that handles driver licenses, tags, titles, vessel registration, property tax, and hunting/fishing licenses. Same phone as the main office: (386) 329-0282.
Each number, address, and link on this page was verified against the official source listed below. Always double-check critical details by phone before relying on them — municipal info changes.
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