Zolfo Springs, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Hardee County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,825 Population 1,049/sq mi density
$53,587 Median Income $21,058 per capita
$99,000 Home Value $295,617 Zillow
$958 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$53,587 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $958/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Zolfo Springs, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,587
29% below
$21,058 per capita
Home Value
$99,000
65% below
Zillow: $295,617
Median Rent
$958/mo
18% below
26.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
60.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
24.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How Zolfo Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
35%
Rent
82%
Poverty
200%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Zolfo Springs a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Zolfo Springs residents earn a median household income of $53,587 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,058. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.8% 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 Zolfo Springs is $99,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,617. Median rent is $958/month, with 26.2% 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.

Education

7.2% of adults in Zolfo Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 60.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Zolfo Springs has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,825
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,049/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born22.2%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,587
Per Capita$21,058
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty24.8%
County GDP$1,476M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,000
Rent$958
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$295,617
Housing Units571
Rent Burden26.2%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,769/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation63 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+60.0%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Zolfo Springs was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Sebring Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
22.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.