Glades County, FL
Living in Glades County
Bikeability25
Walkability48
Commute20
Public Transit33
Affordability83
Public Safety75
Airports61
Hospitals25
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+899 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated
66%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial1%
Native American4%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate38%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$1.5k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office18%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$77kMedian Home Value-$30k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$616Median Monthly Rent+$24 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home51%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity93%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Glades County
United States45
Florida50
Property Crime in Glades County
United States48
Florida57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 65 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Glades County
Inland Flooding28
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Glades County, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Glades County, FL
Agape Christian Academy
9 miles, S
International Christian Academy of Labelle
20 miles, SW
Clewiston Christian School
20 miles, SE
Lake Placid Christian School
26 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Glades County, FL
Ave Maria University
45 miles, S
Florida Gulf Coast University
49 miles, SW
Hodges University
58 miles, SW
South University-West Palm Beach
64 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Glades County, FL
Hendry Regional Medical Center
21 miles, SE
Raulerson Hospital
31 miles, NE
Lakeside Medical Center
36 miles, SE
Lehigh Regional Medical Center
37 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Glades County, FL
Southwest Florida International Airport
45 miles, SW
Punta Gorda Airport
49 miles, W
Palm Beach International Airport
70 miles, E
Melbourne International Airport
86 miles, NE