State Senate District 27, 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 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
558,612 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,795 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$261,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$547 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,028 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.0% 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 64
Mar 3 0 67
Apr 2 0 71
May 3 0 77
Jun 8 0 81
Jul 7 0 82
Aug 8 0 82
Sep 6 0 80
Oct 3 0 76
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 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 2%

Schools

Desoto County High School
6 miles, SW 2.3 star
Desoto Middle School
6 miles, SW 1.4 star
West Elementary School
6 miles, SW 2.8 star

Colleges

South Florida State College
27 miles, E 1.4 star
Charlotte Technical College
29 miles, SW 1.4 star
Meridian College
37 miles, NW 1 star

Hospitals

Desoto Memorial Hospital
6 miles, SW 3.2 star
Adventhealth Wauchula
16 miles, NE 5 star
Adventhealth Sebring
25 miles, E 4.1 star
Highlands Regional Medical Center
27 miles, E 2.3 star

Airports

Punta Gorda Airport
29 miles, SW 1.9 star
Tampa International Airport
63 miles, N 3.7 star