The Town FilesFrostproof, Florida
City in Polk County · population 2,877 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $150,500
- Household income
- $42,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 55.2
Frostproof is a city of 2,877 people in Polk County, Florida. The median home is worth $150,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks quieter than 86% of Florida towns, better for retirees than 80% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 79% of Florida towns.
How Frostproof ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Frostproof is worth $150,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $42,000, which is more affordable than 80% of Florida towns. Median rent is $697 a month. 71.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Frostproof | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $697 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $42,000 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 71.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 16.8% | — |
Who lives in Frostproof
| People | Frostproof | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.2 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.1% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.8% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Frostproof
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 49.2°F. About 52.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 118 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Frostproof since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 9, 1998 about 5.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 18, 2000.
Severe weather in Polk County since 1996
Polk County has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Polk County
Polk County had 260,590 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,697 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Frostproof itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Frostproof
2 public schools with 1,938 students, about 17.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROSTPROOF MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH | 6-12 | 1,082 | 18.7 |
| FROSTPROOF BEN HILL GRIFFIN JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 856 | 16.2 |
Towns near Frostproof
- Avon Park, FL11.1 mi · 9,658 people · home $144,700
- Alturas, FL11.5 mi · 4,084 people · home $165,800
- Lake Wales, FL12.7 mi · 16,361 people · home $239,300
- Fort Meade, FL17.1 mi · 5,100 people · home $175,900
- Dundee, FL18.9 mi · 5,235 people · home $247,800
- Wahneta, FL19.0 mi · 4,409 people · home $97,500
- Sebring, FL19.7 mi · 10,729 people · home $191,600
- Cypress Gardens, FL20.2 mi · 10,169 people · home $287,100
Frostproof questions
Is Frostproof, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Frostproof scores better for retirees than 80% of Florida towns and quieter than 86%. 33.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.2).
How much does a house cost in Frostproof?
The median owner-occupied home in Frostproof is valued at $150,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,000, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $697 a month.
What is the weather like in Frostproof?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 49.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Frostproof get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Frostproof since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 9, 1998. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)