Doctor Phillips, FL

Florida · Metropolitan Area

Doctor Phillips is a small city in Florida with a population of 12,458. Residents earn $101,540 per year, which is 35% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
12,458 Population 3,664/sq mi density
$101,540 Median Income $65,725 per capita
$484,000 Home Value $531,992 Zillow
$2,358 Median Rent
73°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$101,540 median income, 6.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$484,000 home value, $2,358/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $101,540
35% higher than US avg
Home Value $484,000
72% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.6%
56% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,358
103% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.8%
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.1%
69% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.2%
10% lower than US avg

How Doctor Phillips Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,458
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density3,664/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 62%

Economy

A
Median Income$101,540
Per Capita$65,725
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$160,400M
Commute24 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$484,000
Rent$2,358
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$531,992

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.0%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation95 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.6%
High School+93.7%
School Score5.60

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute24 min
Libraries17

Is Doctor Phillips a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Doctor Phillips receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Doctor Phillips stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Doctor Phillips is $101,540, which is significantly higher than the national average — 35% above $75,149. This places Doctor Phillips among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Doctor Phillips is $484,000, making it a premium housing market at 72% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,358 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Doctor Phillips is a highly educated community — 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Doctor Phillips has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Doctor Phillips has a population of 12,458 with a density of 3,664 people per square mile. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (61.6%), with 9.8% Black.

Population

12,458
Total Population
3,664
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Doctor Phillips vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only66.8%
15% below US avg
Spanish33.2%
148% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Doctor Phillips vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Doctor Phillips is $101,540, which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Doctor Phillips vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$101,540
35% above US avg
Per Capita Income$65,725
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
IRS Avg AGI$85,905

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.2%
10% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,038
County GDP$160,400M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,857
Healthcare4,318
Retail5,138
Manufacturing874

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,880
125% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Work from Home16.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Doctor Phillips is $484,000, 72% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,358 (103% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $531,992.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$484,000
72% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$531,992
Median List Price$575,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$575,000
$/Sq Ft$309
Homes Sold12
Sale-to-List Ratio97.1%
Price Drops14.0%
Inventory57

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,358
103% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,283

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedrooms$1,526
3 Bedrooms$1,971
4 Bedrooms$2,261

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,880
125% above US avg
Effective Rate1.63%
In Doctor Phillips, 27.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.0% report depression. 18.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Doctor Phillips vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.8%
13% below US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure28.0%
Asthma8.7%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.0%
Physical Inactivity18.8%
Depression17.0%
Mental Distress15.0%
Physical Distress10.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.1%
Checkup Rate75.9%
Premature Death7,030/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access91.3%
Healthcare Facilities4,318

Crime Rates: Doctor Phillips vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)200

Safety Score

Doctor Phillips has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.5 inches
35% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density3,664/sq mi
Coordinates28.4433°N, 81.4905°W
County FIPS12095
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 52.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 13.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.5%
D 56.1%

Winner: Democrat by 13.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.6%
56% above US avg
High School+93.7%
School Test Score5.60
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,664/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities4,318
Restaurants3,857
Retail Stores5,138

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)200

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Work from Home16.5%

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