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Wauchula, FL
City in Hardee County, Florida.
Population
4,927
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,508
ZIP codes
0
Wauchula and its ZIP codes
Wauchula at a glance
- Wauchula is about 3.6 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,013, 29% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,800 (47% below Florida) and median rent is $1,017 a month.
Local data for Wauchula, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wauchula, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,013
Poverty rate
38.1%
Median home value
$191,800
Median rent
$1,017/mo
Homeownership
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher
9.3%
Median age
28.8
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,628), Puerto Ricans (1,163), German Americans (150).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardee County. PPP loans are for Wauchula.
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
How people get to work
Wauchula, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.3%
- Carpooled27.2%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home0.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wauchula, 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
92° / 48°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wauchula, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.8%
U.S. 11.1% +17.7 pts
Cities near Wauchula
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Zolfo SpringsTown | 3.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Bowling GreenCity | 6.2 mi | 1.3 |
| OnaCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 26.7 |
| Fort Green SpringsCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 10.4 |
| Fort GreenCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4 |
| Lemon GroveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 29.8 |
| GardnerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| LimestoneCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 23.8 |
| Fort MeadeCity | 15 mi | 8.2 |
| Avon ParkCity | 19 mi | 10.2 |
| HomelandCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Bradley JunctionCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| AlturasCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 53.9 |
| SebringCity | 22 mi | 11.6 |
| Hillcrest HeightsTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| ArcadiaCity | 23 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wauchula, FL in?
- Wauchula is in Hardee County, Florida.
- What is the population of Wauchula, FL?
- About 4,927 people live in Wauchula, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wauchula?
- Nearby places include Zolfo Springs (3.9 mi), Bowling Green (6.2 mi), Ona (8.1 mi), Fort Green Springs (8.8 mi), Fort Green (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023