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Combee Settlement, FL

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida.

Population

5,242

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

2,652

ZIP codes

0

Combee Settlement and its ZIP codes

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Combee Settlement at a glance

  • Combee Settlement is about 6.3 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $40,384, 46% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,900 (45% below Florida) and median rent is $1,130 a month.

Local data for Combee Settlement, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Combee Settlement, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$40,384

Poverty rate

27.3%

Median home value

$195,900

Median rent

$1,130/mo

Homeownership

49.9%

Bachelor's or higher

14.4%

Median age

30.6

Average commute

29.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (850), Cuban Americans (574), Mexican Americans (369).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Combee Settlement.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.6%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,763

264,981 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,274

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$5.3B

FY 2026, $7,284 per person

Polk County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Combee Settlement, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.7%
  • Carpooled5.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.5%
  • Worked from home5.6%

Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Combee Settlement, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

742

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

7,144

2.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 51°F

56.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Combee Settlement, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.6%

U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts

Diabetes

16.4%

U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts

Smoking

23.2%

U.S. 12.8% +10.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

24.3%

U.S. 11.1% +13.2 pts

Cities near Combee Settlement

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Crystal LakeCensus-designated place2 mi2.6
LakelandCity2.7 mi66.6
Fussels CornerCensus-designated place2.8 mi5.4
AuburndaleCity6.4 mi13.6
Highland CityCensus-designated place6.9 mi7.9
Jan Phyl VillageCensus-designated place7.5 mi4.6
Lakeland HighlandsCensus-designated place7.7 mi4.9
InwoodCensus-designated place8.5 mi1.9
MedullaCensus-designated place8.8 mi5.6
KathleenCensus-designated place9.2 mi7.2
Polk CityTown9.8 mi4.5
Eagle LakeCity11 mi2.6
Winter HavenCity11 mi33.2
Fuller HeightsCensus-designated place11 mi4.1
Willow OakCensus-designated place12 mi3.1
WahnetaCensus-designated place13 mi2.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Combee Settlement, FL in?
Combee Settlement is in Polk County, Florida.
What is the population of Combee Settlement, FL?
About 5,242 people live in Combee Settlement, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Combee Settlement?
Nearby places include Crystal Lake (2 mi), Lakeland (2.7 mi), Fussels Corner (2.8 mi), Auburndale (6.4 mi), Highland City (6.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023