Levy County is located near the northern part of Florida on the west coast. Citrus County, Alachua County, Dixie County, Marion County, and Dixie County are all adjacent counties to Levy County. The county is home to approximately 38,000 people. The incorporated cities and towns include the City of Yankeetown, The City of Williston, the City of Otter Creek, the Town of Inglis, the City of Fanning Springs, the City of Chiefland, the Town of Cedar Key, and the Town of Bronson.

Levy County is a part of the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida. Other counties in the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida are Alachua County, Union County, Baker County, Gilchrist County, and Bradford County. Judge Joseph E. Smith is the county judge.

Levy County gives out about 6,300 traffic tickets yearly. Law Enforcement Agencies include the Bronson City Police, the Florida Highway Patrol, and the Sheriff's Office. Sheriff John M. Smith is the current sheriff.