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Gardner, FL
Census-designated place in Hardee County, Florida.
Population
381
Land area
7.7sq mi
People per sq mi
49
ZIP codes
0
Gardner and its ZIP codes
Gardner at a glance
- Gardner is 88% less dense than Florida as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardee County. PPP loans are for Gardner.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,434
7,202 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,993
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$134M
FY 2026, $5,308 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gardner, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
222
Countywide, mostly frost/freeze
Flood insurance policies
118
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 47°F
53.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gardner, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
19.4%
U.S. 12.1% +7.3 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.1%
U.S. 11.1% +7.0 pts
Cities near Gardner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LimestoneCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 23.8 |
| Zolfo SpringsTown | 9.2 mi | 1.7 |
| ArcadiaCity | 10 mi | 4.5 |
| OnaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 26.7 |
| Southeast ArcadiaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.2 |
| WauchulaCity | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| Lemon GroveCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 29.8 |
| Fort Green SpringsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10.4 |
| Bowling GreenCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| Fort GreenCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4 |
| SebringCity | 23 mi | 11.6 |
| Avon ParkCity | 24 mi | 10.2 |
| Lake PlacidTown | 26 mi | 4.7 |
| Fort MeadeCity | 28 mi | 8.2 |
| Harbour HeightsCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gardner, FL in?
- Gardner is in Hardee County, Florida.
- What is the population of Gardner, FL?
- About 381 people live in Gardner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gardner?
- Nearby places include Limestone (6.7 mi), Zolfo Springs (9.2 mi), Arcadia (10 mi), Ona (11 mi), Southeast Arcadia (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023