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Fort Denaud, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Glades County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,396 Population 70/sq mi density
$51,023 Median Income $40,426 per capita
$325,500 Home Value $379,910 Zillow
75°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
1,103 Violent Crime/100K 3,121 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,023 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$325,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,103 violent crimes/100K (190% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Denaud, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,023
32% below
$40,426 per capita
Home Value
$325,500
15% above
Zillow: $379,910
Violent Crime
1,103/100K
190% above
3,121/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Fort Denaud Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Denaud's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
115%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
290%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Denaud a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Denaud residents earn a median household income of $51,023 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,426. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 204 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Denaud is $325,500 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,910. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Safety & Crime

Fort Denaud reports 1,103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 190% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,121/100K.

Education

23.7% of adults in Fort Denaud hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Denaud has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,396
Median Age64.3 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,023
Per Capita$40,426
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079

Housing

B
Home Value$325,500
Rent
Ownership98.3%
Zillow$379,910
Housing Units879
Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,103/100K
Property3,121/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,002/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation15 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute34 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Denaud was built in 1989.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.