At a Glance
Median Income
$26,250
$20,642 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $103,125
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
70.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
18.3% smoking rate
How Florence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Florence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Florence a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Florence residents earn a median household income of $26,250 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,642. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 101 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Florence is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,125. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
0.0% of adults in Florence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
70.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Florence has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population12
Median Age68.0 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans25.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$26,250
Per Capita$20,642
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$208M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$103,125
Housing Units28
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,555/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation497 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+70.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Florence was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.