Fort Meade, FL

Living in Fort Meade

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 9
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 79
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 25
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Schools 33
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Residents

6.1k Population +395 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black20%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$3.9k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office18%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$78k Median Home Value -$15k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$518 Median Monthly Rent -$18 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home26%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity91%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas8%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fort Meade

United States45
Florida50
Lakeland Metro Area39
Polk County39

Property Crime in Fort Meade

United States48
Florida57
Lakeland Metro Area45
Polk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 61 2 0
Feb 64 3 0
Mar 68 3 0
Apr 72 2 0
May 78 3 0
Jun 82 8 0
Jul 83 8 0
Aug 83 8 0
Sep 81 7 0
Oct 76 3 0
Nov 69 2 0
Dec 63 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Meade

Inland Flooding26
Tornado23
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fort Meade, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fort Meade, FL

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Alane Academy
15 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Fort Meade, FL

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Warner University
13 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fort Meade, FL

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Adventhealth Wauchula
16 miles, S
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Winter Haven Hospital
19 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Fort Meade, FL

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