StarkeFlorida
Starke is a city in and the county seat of Bradford County, Florida, United States. The 2025 estimated population was 6,000.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Starke
Starke is a close-knit town in northern Florida, home to 5,966 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Starke is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.18 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 831 residents per square mile.
What Makes Starke Unique
- The only place in America named Starke — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,966.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Starke
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Eugene l. Matthews historical museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Starke
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Starke
- BRADFORD ELEMENTARY
- BRADFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- BRADFORD HIGH SCHOOL
- BRADFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL
- BRADFORD VIRTUAL FRANCHISE WITH FLVS
- BRADFORD VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
- BRADFORD VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)
- FLORIDA YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY
- NORTH FLORIDA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
- RAINBOW CENTER
- STARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.