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Zolfo Springs, FL


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Zolfo Springs, Florida

Zolfo Springs, Florida, in Hardee county, is 39 miles S of Lakeland, Florida (center to center) and 51 miles SE of Tampa, Florida. There are an estimated 1,641 people in the town.

The People and Families of Zolfo Springs

In Zolfo Springs, about 54% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Zolfo Springs, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Zolfo Springs. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Zolfo Springs than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Zolfo Springs had a median family income of $27,188.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Zolfo Springs Housing

Approximately 76% of housing in Zolfo Springs is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Zolfo Springs contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Zolfo Springs, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyZolfo Springs Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyZolfo Springs Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Zolfo Springs, FL

Comparing Zolfo Springs 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 Population99
Senior Citizens54
Female Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work73
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Rents47
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime47
Low Property Crime13
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