Lemon Grove, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Hardee County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
418 Population 14/sq mi density
$33,750 Median Income $23,105 per capita
$910 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lemon Grove, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,750
55% below
$23,105 per capita
Median Rent
$910/mo
22% below
33.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Lemon Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Rent
78%
Poverty
234%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lemon Grove a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lemon Grove residents earn a median household income of $33,750 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,105. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 596 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Education

9.7% of adults in Lemon Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lemon Grove has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population418
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,750
Per Capita$23,105
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$1,476M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

B
Home Value
Rent$910
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$206,713
Housing Units395
Rent Burden33.6%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,769/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain52.7 in/yr
Elevation64 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband60.8%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lemon Grove was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Sebring Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.