Fort Meade, FL
Living in Fort Meade
Bikeability
2
Walkability
9
Commute
57
Public Transit
2
Affordability
86
Public Safety
63
Airports
79
Hospitals
25
Colleges
25
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
33
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Meade, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Meade, FL
First Methodist School Inc
9 miles, N
Word of Life Christian School
10 miles, N
Mulberry Christian Academy
13 miles, NW
Alane Academy
15 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Meade, FL
Warner University
13 miles, E
Webber International University
17 miles, E
Southeastern University
19 miles, N
Florida Southern College
20 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Meade, FL
Bartow Regional Medical Center
11 miles, N
Adventhealth Wauchula
16 miles, S
Adventhealth Lake Wales
17 miles, NE
Winter Haven Hospital
19 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Fort Meade, FL
Tampa International Airport
47 miles, W
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
53 miles, SW
St Pete-Clearwater International Airport
55 miles, W
Orlando International Airport
55 miles, NE