Clermont, FL

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Clermont, Florida

Introduction to Clermont, Florida

Clermont, Florida is 23 miles W of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 59 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. It is in Lake county. The city is part of the Orlando metro area. The population of Clermont is 9,333.

Clermont History

The city of Clermont was founded in 1884 and was incorporated in 1916. It is home to the Florida Citrus tower, which is one of the first constructed landmarks of Florida. In 2006, the city celebrated the 50th anniversary of the tower.

Clermont and nearby Attractions

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards

Florida Citrus Tower
Diamond Players Club Clermont
Presidents Hall of Fame
Lake Louisa State Park
Citrus Valley Campground
Universal Studios
Walt Disney World
Daytona Beach
Kennedy Space Center

Clermont Activities

Clermont is often referred to as the 'Gem of the Hills' due to its beautiful hilly landscape. Activities like camping, hunting, fishing, riding, hang-gliding and para-gliding are quite popular. There are more than 15 golf courses, which satisfy the needs of the ardent golf enthusiasts. Tourists would find the airplane, boat and farm tours very interesting. They can also try the various types of wines at the Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards. The Citrus Tower is a popular destination, which allows people to witness the extraordinary views of Clermont.

Clermont Transportation

The Orlando International Airport lies at a distance of 28 miles from Clermont.

Clermont Higher Education

University of Central Florida and Lake Sumter College serve the city's educational needs.

High Points

Clermont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Clermont, FL

Comparing Clermont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

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Category	Value
Near Medium City	23 miles W of Orlando, Florida (center to center)
Nearest Large City	59 miles NE of Tampa, Florida
County	Lake
Metro Area	Orlando
Standard Zip Codes	34711, 34714, 34715
P.O. Box Zip Codes	34712, 34713
Phone Area Codes	352
Time Zone	Eastern (-5 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	28.549
Longitude	-81.772

Station	CLERMONT 7 S
Distance	7 miles
Jan Temp	48 to 71 F
Apr Temp	57 to 83 F
Jul Temp	71 to 92 F
Oct Temp	64 to 83 F
Annual Precip	49.7 inches

Station	BUSHNELL 2 E
Distance	20.5 miles
Jan Temp	47 to 71 F
Apr Temp	57 to 84 F
Jul Temp	71 to 92 F
Oct Temp	62 to 85 F
Annual Precip	49.2 inches

Station	LISBON
Distance	22 miles
Jan Temp	45 to 68 F
Apr Temp	57 to 81 F
Jul Temp	71 to 91 F
Oct Temp	62 to 83 F
Annual Precip	48.6 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	9,333	100%
Male	4,419	47.3%
Female	4,914	52.7%
Under 18	1,880	20.1%
18+	7,453	79.9%
65+	2,318	24.8%
Median Age	44.7
Average Family Size	2.73
White	7,793	83.5%
African-American	1,127	12.1%
Asian	83	0.9%
American Indian & Alaskan	45	0.5%
Other	145	1.6%
Mixed Race	139	1.5%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	533	5.7%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	11,617
Growth	2,284
Growth %	24.5%

Ancestry	Percent
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	21.4%
German	18.3%
English	11.3%
Irish	9.8%
US/American	8.6%
Italian	7.3%
French (except Basque)	3.1%
Polish	2.4%
Scottish	2.1%
Swedish	1.7%
Norwegian	1.3%
French Canadian	1.3%
Scotch-Irish	1.2%
Dutch	0.9%
Welsh	0.9%
European	0.9%
Guyanese	0.8%
African	0.6%
Czechoslovakian	0.5%
British	0.5%
Austrian	0.5%
Jamaican	0.5%
Greek	0.4%
Russian	0.4%
Scandinavian	0.3%
Danish	0.3%
Brazilian	0.3%
Hungarian	0.3%
Finnish	0.3%
Czech	0.3%
Lithuanian	0.2%
Canadian	0.2%
Swiss	0.2%
Northern European	0.2%
South African	0.2%

Location	Pop.	Median Family Income (2000)
Clermont	9,333	$48,216
Astatula	1,298	$33,393
Groveland	2,360	$37,857
Mascotte	2,687	$40,483
Minneola	5,435	$52,645
Montverde	882	$46,813
Oakland	936	$56,250

(As of 2005)
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