Sign In Register

Fort Green Springs, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Hardee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
742 Population 72/sq mi density
$78,820 Median Income $22,586 per capita
$76,000 Home Value $429,527 Zillow
72°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
172 Violent Crime/100K 3,265 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$78,820 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Green Springs, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,820
5% above
$22,586 per capita
Home Value
$76,000
73% below
Zillow: $429,527
Violent Crime
172/100K
55% below
3,265/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
87% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Fort Green Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
27%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Green Springs a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Green Springs residents earn a median household income of $78,820 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,586. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 596 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Green Springs is $76,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,527. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Fort Green Springs reports 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,265/100K.

Education

4.4% of adults in Fort Green Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Green Springs has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population742
Median Age14.3 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,820
Per Capita$22,586
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$1,476M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,000
Rent
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$429,527
Housing Units149
Rent Burden33.6%

Crime

F
Violent172/100K
Property3,265/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death11,769/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation117 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Green Springs was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lakeland Linder International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.