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Wauchula, FL


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Wauchula, Florida

Wauchula, Florida, in Hardee county, is 35 miles S of Lakeland, Florida (center to center) and 48 miles SE of Tampa, Florida. As of the year 2000 census, 4,368 people lived in Wauchula.

The People and Families of Wauchula

In Wauchula, about 46% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wauchula had a median family income of $29,943.

Political Inclinations

Wauchula residents donated more money ($2,000) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Wauchula Housing

An estimated 57% of living spaces in Wauchula are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Wauchula compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Wauchula, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). Public transportation is used by many people in Wauchula.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWauchula Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Wauchula Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Wauchula Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Wauchula Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Wauchula, FL

Comparing Wauchula 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 Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men33
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults21
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Housing Recently Built73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime25
Low Violent Crime25

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