Winter Haven, Florida

Population 34,509

Winter Haven is located in Polk County, FL. The population is 34,509, making Winter Haven the 3rd largest city in Polk County.

There are 23 public schools in Winter Haven with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Winter Haven is moderate , and there are 123 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Winter Haven is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Winter Haven property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Winter Haven include Inwood, Lake Alfred and Jan Phyl Village.

Winter Haven Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.9%

Crime Rate

16.13% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 138
  • Violent Crimes: 423
  • Robbery: 57
  • Burglary: 409
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

62.01% Higher than national avg.
  • 123 offenders in Winter Haven
  • 35.64 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

236 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 3
  • Registered Polluters: 12
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 216

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • Florida unemployment average: 2.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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23 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 23 K-12 public schools in Winter Haven, FL and 11 private schools. Homefacts rates Winter Haven's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
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11 Private Schools

All Saints Academy

Bethel Christian Academy

Beymer United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten

Grace Lutheran School

Heritage Christian Academy

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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123 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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359 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Winter Haven, FL issued 359 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Winter Haven, FL issued 247 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 247 permits, 239 were issued for single family homes and 8 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $803
  • 1 Bedroom: $810
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,024
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,373
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,751

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Environmental Hazards

236 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Winter Haven, FL has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Winter Haven, FL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index VERY HIGH 7.35 Average
    Winter Haven, FL is a very high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 60.68°
  • February 64.8°
  • March 67.13°
  • April 73.67°
  • May 79.7°
  • June 82.41°
  • July 83.02°
  • August 83.44°
  • September 82.17°
  • October 74.3°
  • November 67.5°
  • December 63.22°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Winter Haven, FL

Earthquakes
Winter Haven, FL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Winter Haven, FL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Winter Haven, FL has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Winter Haven, FL has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Winter Haven, FL: $39,736

Unemployment

Unemployment in Winter Haven is 4.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 2.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.89%
White Collar - 58.11%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Scott
  • Sen. Bill Nelson
  • Sen. Marco Rubio

City Representatives

  • Daniel Webster
  • Tom Rooney

Neighborhood Info

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