Hardee County, Florida
Among the top 22% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
- top 2% for comfortable days
- top 4% for annual snowfall
- bottom 5% for school quality
Hardee County is a county in Florida with about 26,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, annual snowfall, and income tax. It rates lower on summer humidity and school quality.
Official websitehardeecounty.net (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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74%63%clearovercast
Precipitation 8.6 in2.4 in
oppressive 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$45k11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 44% of US counties
Home Value$119k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$904better than 34% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 63% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.08%better than 34% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.19%better than 90% of US counties
Unemployment8.7%better than 8% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)62°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation54.3 in84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 33% of US counties
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 5% of US counties
Comfortable Days134 daysbetter than 98% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk69.2better than 30% of US counties
School Quality32.8better than 5% of US counties
Violent Crime1232/100kbetter than 24% of US counties
Property Crime1145/100kbetter than 38% of US counties
Community
Population25,52850th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4978th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.2396th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4558th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)45.5%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.4%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)44.3%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 27% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 38% of US counties
Airport Distance55 mibetter than 77% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access74.1%better than 12% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.13better than 55% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 57% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hardee County an affordable place to live?
- Hardee County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 44% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hardee County?
- The median home value in Hardee County is $119k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hardee County?
- Median household income in Hardee County is $45k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hardee County?
- Median gross rent in Hardee County is $904 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hardee County safe?
- Hardee County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1232/100k (better than 24%). Property crime is 1145/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hardee County?
- Hardee County averages 83°F in July and 62°F in January, with 54.3 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hardee County?
- Public-school quality in Hardee County is below average, scoring better than 5% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hardee County?
- The average one-way commute in Hardee County is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)