At a Glance
Median Income
$51,023
$40,426 per capita
Home Value
$325,500
Zillow: $379,910
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
19.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Denaud a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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.
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 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,396
Median Age64.3 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born8.4%
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%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,002/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain56.7 in/yr
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.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.