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Gardner, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Hardee County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
502
Population
65/sq mi density
$40,739
Median Income
$20,559 per capita
$132,100
Home Value
$273,165 Zillow
72°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
512
Violent Crime/100K
2,598 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,739 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$132,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
512 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Gardner has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 70 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.3630°N, 81.7863°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hardee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sebring Regional (SEF) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in |
Gardner has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 60°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and April the driest (1.7").