Congressional District 18, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
800,215 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,488 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$211,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$475 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$904 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Florida
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Florida
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 61
Feb 2 0 63
Mar 3 0 67
Apr 2 0 71
May 3 0 77
Jun 7 0 81
Jul 7 0 82
Aug 8 0 82
Sep 6 0 80
Oct 3 0 75
Nov 2 0 69
Dec 2 0 63

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 3%

Schools

Lake Placid High School
2 miles, NE 2.8 star
Lake Placid Elementary School
2 miles, NE 2.3 star
Lake Placid Middle School
2 miles, NE 2.3 star

Colleges

South Florida State College
22 miles, N 1.4 star
Webber International University
40 miles, N 1.9 star
Warner University
41 miles, N 1.9 star

Hospitals

Highlands Regional Medical Center
14 miles, N 2.3 star
Adventhealth Sebring
20 miles, N 4.1 star
Desoto Memorial Hospital
29 miles, W 3.2 star
Adventhealth Wauchula
32 miles, NW 5 star

Airports

Punta Gorda Airport
45 miles, W 1.9 star
Melbourne International Airport
73 miles, NE 1 star