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Fort Meade, Florida

Introduction to Fort Meade, Florida

Fort Meade, Florida, is 22 miles SE of Lakeland, Florida and 42 miles E of Tampa, Florida. It is in Polk county. The city is part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area. The population of Fort Meade is 5,691.

Fort Meade History

Fort Meade is one of the oldest cities in Polk County. In 1849, during the Seminole Indian Wars, the area was a military road connecting Tampa to Fort Pierce. The name of the city was kept in honor of an army personnel who explored the area. Fort Meade was first incorporated in 1885, and again in 1915.

Fort Meade and nearby Attractions

  • Polk Museum of Art
  • Historic Bok Sanctuary
  • Paynes Creek State Historic Site
  • Highlands Hammock State Park
  • Fort Meade Recreational Area

Things To Do In Fort Meade

Those interested in history can pay a visit to the Polk County Historical Museum to learn more about the social, political and the cultural history of Polk County and central Florida. Steve Martin's Natural Encounters is a popular wildlife sanctuary. At the Highlands Hammock State Park, camping, biking and horseback riding opportunities are available. The Fort Meade Recreational Area is a popular spot fo canoeing, fishing and hiking.

Fort Meade Transportation

Tampa International is the nearest major airport.

Fort Meade Higher Education

The closest colleges and universities include the Travis Technical Center, Polk Community College, the University of South Florida, the University of Tampa and Hillsborough Community College.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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Affordability of Property Taxes
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Comparative Profile of Fort Meade, FL

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Senior Citizens86
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Age of the Population53
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty23
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use45
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents88
Housing Recently Built73
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime47
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