The quiet little town of Port Richey is located in Pasco County, Florida, right on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The residents of the town have worked hard to maintain the small-town feel of the city, and as such, the town covers an area of just over two miles. The most recent census for the city shows that just over 3,400 residents call Port Richey their home. Of those, the percentage of males and females is almost evenly split, with 49.9% and 50.1%, respectively. There are just over 1,600 people.

As with the whole of the state of Florida, Port Richey is a fairly financially comfortable town, with the estimated median income equaling $35,000. The average home price for private home or condominium is around $210,000. Many of the occupations in town center around construction, healthcare, hospitality and education. Tourism is one of the main contributors toward commerce in the city and surrounding area, with special focus on water sports and fishing.

The weather is enviable in Port Richey, with mostly sunny days. The spring and autumn seasons could be classified as glorious, with ample sunshine and ocean-kissed breezes throughout the day. The summer sees a fair bit of rain, however, but usually in the form of short afternoon thundershowers. The humidity is higher than average in the mornings, but cool ocean breezes help to reduce humidity levels in the afternoons and evenings.

There are several colleges and universities in the area, including Pasco-Hernando Community College, University of South Florida, Saint Leo University, Hillsborough Community College, University of Tampa, Manatee Community College, and Travis Technical Center.

The hospitals nearby are listed as North Bay Hospital in Port Richey, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point in Hudson, and Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital in Tarpon Springs.