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Polk City, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Orange County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,884
Population
639/sq mi density
$83,333
Median Income
$34,505 per capita
$287,600
Home Value
$256,950 Zillow
$986
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
256
Violent Crime/100K
5,434 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$83,333 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$287,600 home value, $986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Polk City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 639/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.1805°N, 81.8300°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | Winter Haven Regional (GIF) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 77.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0424 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.46 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in |
Polk City has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 61°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and April the driest (1.8").