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Indian Lake Estates, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Polk County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
956 Population 88/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $28,308 per capita
$169,300 Home Value $225,264 Zillow
73°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
444 Violent Crime/100K 4,433 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
444 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Indian Lake Estates has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation83 ft (25 m)
Area10.9 sq mi (28.1 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates27.7986°N, 81.3562°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPolk County County
Nearest AirportSebring Regional (SEF)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.9"
44% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.64"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0411 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.03 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.8 / 100
Community Resilience27.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 4 34 km
2024 Debby Category 1 275 km
2022 Ian Category 5 28 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 106 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 226 km
2019 Dorian Category 4 239 km
2017 Irma Category 3 63 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 144 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 169 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 220 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 236 km
2004 Charley Category 4 41 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 26 km
2004 Frances Category 2 27 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 241 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 279 km
1999 Irene Category 1 124 km
1995 Erin Category 1 95 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 245 km
1985 Elena Category 3 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

646 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 38 fatalities, 653 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 84 km 3
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 50 km 25
Mar 19, 1981 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 19, 1972 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 15, 1958 EF3 84 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 74 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 55 km 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF2 71 km 0
Sep 10, 2017 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 6, 2017 EF2 57 km 0
Jan 17, 2016 EF2 90 km 2
Jun 24, 2012 EF2 36 km 0
Oct 24, 2005 EF2 81 km 0
Mar 9, 1998 EF2 15 km 0
Dec 27, 1997 EF2 43 km 0
Dec 7, 1996 EF2 93 km 1
Nov 15, 1994 EF2 85 km 1
Feb 8, 1986 EF2 48 km 0
Dec 12, 1983 EF2 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FROG LIGHT (20,174 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 FROG LIGHT 20,174 92 km
2001 STAGECOACH COMPLEX 14,079 63 km
2021 KISSIMMEE BEND NORTH 13,782 36 km
2006 UNNAMED 12,050 23 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,488 35 km
2008 UNNAMED 11,294 64 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,427 38 km
1993 UNNAMED 9,422 96 km
2024 APQ RECREATION AREA RX 0506 8,901 36 km
1998 UNNAMED 8,794 11 km
2017 ECHO SPRINGS 8,640 26 km
1984 UNNAMED 7,765 43 km
2004 UNNAMED 7,670 12 km
2021 AREA 11 7,140 23 km
2017 NORTH CANE 7,024 97 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,985 69 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,616 42 km
2008 SAN FILIPPO 6,376 76 km
1994 UNNAMED 6,243 33 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,236 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
March 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
November 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in

Indian Lake Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and April the driest (1.7").

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