Hendry County, Florida
Among the top 2% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A+, better than 98% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 23% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
- top 2% for comfortable days
- top 4% for annual snowfall
- bottom 1% for school quality
Hendry County is a county in Florida with about 40,000 residents. It grades A+ for weather and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, annual snowfall, and park & nature access. It rates lower on summer humidity and school quality.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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warm
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81%74%clearovercast
Precipitation 9.5 in2.2 in
oppressive 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$49k20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 48% of US counties
Home Value$153k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$892better than 36% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 52% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.87%better than 48% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.03%better than 92% of US counties
Unemployment5.8%better than 31% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)64°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation58.0 in93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days292 daysbetter than 95% of US counties
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 5% of US counties
Comfortable Days133 daysbetter than 98% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk78.7better than 21% of US counties
School Quality16.7better than 1% of US counties
Violent Crime599/100kbetter than 63% of US counties
Property Crime904/100kbetter than 50% of US counties
Community
Population39,90263rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5892nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.2295th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2333rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)28.9%6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.3%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)57.1%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 16% of US counties
Walkability6.3/20better than 58% of US counties
Airport Distance33 mibetter than 90% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.6%better than 34% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 96% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hendry County an affordable place to live?
- Hendry County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 48% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hendry County?
- The median home value in Hendry County is $153k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hendry County?
- Median household income in Hendry County is $49k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hendry County?
- Median gross rent in Hendry County is $892 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hendry County safe?
- Hendry County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 599/100k (better than 63%). Property crime is 904/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hendry County?
- Hendry County averages 83°F in July and 64°F in January, with 58.0 in of annual precipitation and about 292 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hendry County?
- Public-school quality in Hendry County is below average, scoring better than 0% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hendry County?
- The average one-way commute in Hendry County is 30 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)