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Wiscon, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Hernando County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
535 Population 637/sq mi density
$31,850 Median Income $27,296 per capita
72°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
571 Violent Crime/100K 4,061 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$31,850 median income, 4.5% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
571 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
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
Violent Crime
571/100K
50% above
4,061/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
85% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
314 sunny days/yr

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
125%
Crime
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wiscon 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

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 4.5% (25% 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.

Safety & Crime

Wiscon reports 571 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,061/100K.

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 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population535
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density637/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,850
Per Capita$27,296
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$7,294M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

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

Crime

F
Violent571/100K
Property4,061/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 292 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.