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Wauchula, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Hardee County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,910
Population
1,502/sq mi density
$36,324
Median Income
$24,607 per capita
$131,500
Home Value
$225,962 Zillow
$981
Median Rent
45.2% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
409
Violent Crime/100K
3,517 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,324 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$131,500 home value, $981/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wauchula has a warm climate with 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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,502/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.5469°N, 81.8101°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hardee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sebring Regional (SEF) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in |
Wauchula has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 60°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and April the driest (1.8").