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Buckhead Ridge, FL
Census-designated place in Glades County, Florida.
Population
986
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
703
ZIP codes
0
Buckhead Ridge and its ZIP codes
Buckhead Ridge at a glance
- Buckhead Ridge is 68% denser than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,167 a year, 42% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,100 (58% below Florida) and median rent is $1,047 a month.
Local data for Buckhead Ridge, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buckhead Ridge, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,167
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$152,100
Median rent
$1,047/mo
Homeownership
92.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
61.4
Average commute
17.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (173), Irish Americans (92), Dutch Americans (58).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Glades County. PPP loans are for Buckhead Ridge.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,597
2,232 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$34,547
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.2M
FY 2026, $7,189 per person
How people get to work
Buckhead Ridge, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other12.5%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buckhead Ridge, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
227
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
185
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 52°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buckhead Ridge, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
22.5%
U.S. 12.1% +10.4 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Buckhead Ridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OkeechobeeCity | 7.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Taylor CreekCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3 |
| Cypress QuartersCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Moore HavenCity | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| Canal PointCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| PahokeeCity | 26 mi | 5.3 |
| ClewistonCity | 26 mi | 4.5 |
| IndiantownVillage | 27 mi | 14.2 |
| HarlemCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buckhead Ridge, FL in?
- Buckhead Ridge is in Glades County, Florida.
- What is the population of Buckhead Ridge, FL?
- About 986 people live in Buckhead Ridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buckhead Ridge?
- Nearby places include Okeechobee (7.7 mi), Taylor Creek (8 mi), Cypress Quarters (8.9 mi), Moore Haven (25 mi), Canal Point (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023