Taylor County, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
21,422 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,985 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$328 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$640 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.2% 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 4 0 52
Feb 4 0 55
Mar 5 0 61
Apr 3 0 67
May 3 0 74
Jun 6 0 79
Jul 7 0 81
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 5 0 78
Oct 3 0 70
Nov 2 0 61
Dec 3 0 54

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, FL State Senate District 3, FL State House District 7, FL
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Schools

Next Generation
10 miles, NE

Colleges

Big Bend Technical College
9 miles, NE • 1 star
North Florida College
37 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Riveroak Technical College
44 miles, E • 1 star

Hospitals

Doctors Memorial Hospital Inc
11 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Capital Regional Medical Center
50 miles, N • 2.3 star

Airports

Tallahassee International Airport
52 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Valdosta Regional Airport
60 miles, NE • 1 star
Gainesville Regional Airport
84 miles, SE • 1 star
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
113 miles, N • 1 star