At a Glance
Median Income
$29,912
$12,361 per capita
Median Rent
$1,359/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,103/100K
3,121/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
38.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
56.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
24.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Palmona Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palmona Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palmona Park a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palmona Park residents earn a median household income of $29,912 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,361. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 56.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,954 business establishments, including 1,636 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Palmona Park reports 1,103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 190% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,121/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Palmona Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
38.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmona Park has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,028
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,254/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$29,912
Per Capita$12,361
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty56.4%
County GDP$54,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184
Housing
F
Home Value
Rent$1,359
Ownership18.6%
Zillow$264,902
Housing Units371
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,103/100K
Property3,121/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking24.9%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death8,494/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain57.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation14 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+38.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute14 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Palmona Park was built in 1981.
10.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,636 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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