Palmetto, FL

Living in Palmetto

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 32
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 57
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Public Safety 40
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Airports 65
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Hospitals 24
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Colleges 26
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Schools 36
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Residents

14k Population +759 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black14%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate34%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector77%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$157k Median Home Value +$4.5k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$770 Median Monthly Rent +$188 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached36%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home30%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity93%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Palmetto

United States45
Florida50
North Port Metro Area43
Manatee County57

Property Crime in Palmetto

United States48
Florida57
North Port Metro Area42
Manatee County42

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 61 2 0
Feb 63 3 0
Mar 67 4 0
Apr 71 2 0
May 77 3 0
Jun 81 8 0
Jul 82 8 0
Aug 82 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 Palmetto

Inland Flooding31
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding7
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Palmetto, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Palmetto, FL

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Educational Harbor
0 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Palmetto, FL

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Eckerd College
15 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Palmetto, FL

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Blake Medical Center
4 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Palmetto, FL

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Punta Gorda Airport
55 miles, SE