The Town FilesHardee County, Florida
25,675 people. The median home is worth $153,600 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $60,489.
Towns in Hardee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauchula | 4,900 | $191,800 | $53,013 | 28.8 |
People and housing
| Hardee County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $962 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $60,489 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 35.8 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.3% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
7,044 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,192 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 222 storm events in Hardee County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Hardee County has been included in 36 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
| August 28, 2023 | Tropical Storm | EM-3596: Tropical Storm Idalia |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).