Winter Haven SnackAbility
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Crime in Winter Haven summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Winter Haven. Key points include:
There were 1,061 total crimes in Winter Haven in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Winter Haven is 1,784.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Winter Haven is 235.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Winter Haven is 1,549.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Winter Haven is -15.79% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Winter Haven Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Winter Haven / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,061 | 1,784.7 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 140 | 235.5 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 6.7 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 23.5 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 119 | 200.2 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 921 | 1,549.2 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 96 | 161.5 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 760 | 1,278.4 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 65 | 109.3 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Winter Haven summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Winter Haven. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Winter Haven is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Winter Haven is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Winter Haven is $275,360.
The median income in Winter Haven is $59,648.
Winter Haven's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Winter Haven Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Winter Haven | Florida | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 104 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 94 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Winter Haven, FL Weather
The average high in Winter Haven is 83.6° and the average low is 62.3°.
There are 74.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 50.6 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Winter Haven |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 83.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 62.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 50.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Winter Haven Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Winter Haven
The current population in Winter Haven is 55,200. The population has increased 66.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55,200 | 4.5% |
| 2023 | 52,846 | 4.1% |
| 2022 | 50,778 | 4.3% |
| 2021 | 48,707 | 13.4% |
| 2020 | 42,933 | 4.1% |
| 2019 | 41,248 | 4.1% |
| 2018 | 39,615 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 38,663 | 5.4% |
| 2016 | 36,669 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 35,835 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 35,070 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 34,561 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 34,118 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 33,638 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 33,127 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Winter Haven
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Winter Haven is:
41.5% White with 22,926 White residents.
27.8% African American with 15,351 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 880 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 477 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 2,092 Two Or More residents.
24.4% Hispanic with 13,474 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Winter Haven | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.5% | 50.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 27.8% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 24.4% | 27.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Winter Haven
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Winter Haven is 52.9% female with 29,227 female residents.
Winter Haven is 47.1% male with 25,972 male residents.
| Gender | Winter Haven | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Winter Haven for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Winter Haven completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Winter Haven | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Winter Haven, Florida
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7.8% of households in Winter Haven earn Less than $10,000.
4.9% of households in Winter Haven earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.1% of households in Winter Haven earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.5% of households in Winter Haven earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in Winter Haven earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.9% of households in Winter Haven earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Winter Haven earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.0% of households in Winter Haven earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.6% of households in Winter Haven earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Winter Haven earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Winter Haven | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.8% | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.9% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.0% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
