ZIP Code 34972, FL

Living in 34972

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 38
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 17
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Colleges 32
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Schools 3
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Residents

21k Population +594 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black12%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school29%
High school graduate38%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$3.7k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office14%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$106k Median Home Value -$12k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$628 Median Monthly Rent +$38 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity97%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas<1%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 34972

United States45
Florida50
Okeechobee County50

Property Crime in 34972

United States48
Florida57
Okeechobee County68

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 61 2 0
Feb 64 3 0
Mar 67 4 0
Apr 71 3 0
May 76 3 0
Jun 81 8 0
Jul 82 7 0
Aug 82 7 0
Sep 81 7 0
Oct 76 4 0
Nov 69 3 0
Dec 64 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 34972

Inland Flooding31
Tornado24
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 34972, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 34972, FL

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Peace Lutheran School
18 miles, S
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Anderson Academy
20 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 34972, FL

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Warner University
47 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 34972, FL

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Raulerson Hospital
18 miles, S
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Adventhealth Sebring
35 miles, W

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 34972, FL

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Punta Gorda Airport
77 miles, SW