Wiscon, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Hernando County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
535 Population 637/sq mi density
$31,850 Median Income $27,296 per capita
71°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$31,850 median income, 6.2% unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Wiscon, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,850
58% below
$27,296 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
85% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Wiscon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wiscon a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wiscon residents earn a median household income of $31,850 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,296. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,658 business establishments, including 292 restaurants.

Education

5.0% of adults in Wiscon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wiscon has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population535
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density637/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,850
Per Capita$27,296
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$7,294M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$309,255
Housing Units286
Rent Burden23.1%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,322/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation75 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Wiscon was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
35.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 292 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.