Wauchula, FL

Wauchula, FL

At a Glance

How Wauchula Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Wauchula a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Wauchula residents earn a median household income of $36,324 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,607. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 596 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wauchula is $131,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,962. Median rent is $981/month, with 45.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Wauchula reports 409 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,517/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

10.5% of adults in Wauchula hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wauchula has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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