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Thursday, November 12, 2026

Hardee County

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Population

25,6752024

Similar to communities in Florida

Household income

$60,4892024

Similar to communities in Florida

Home value

$153,6002024

Less favorable than communities in Florida

Unemployment

5.5%2026

Similar to communities in Florida

Violent crime

2162023

Similar to communities in Florida

Work from home

4.3%2024

Lower than communities in Florida

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Municipal Budget

Final budget adjustments and water projects before City Commission

The City Commission and CRA Board are scheduled to meet Nov. 9, 2026, at Historic City Hall to consider Ordinance 2026-15 (final FY25-26 budget adjustments), a power cost adjustment, RFP 26-02 for an elevated tower and water line, multiple consent items and several CRA grant actions.

City of Wauchula — Nov 9, 2026

Commissioners approve setback variance after survey error left home encroaching on right‑of‑way

Nov 5, 2026

Hardee County authorizes up to $15 million revolving line of credit to bridge grant reimbursements

Nov 5, 2026

County awards $70,000 paving contract for Cali Lane and Village Drive

Nov 5, 2026

County OKs consultant for Peace River debris removal; environmental review will shape where $1.6M is spent

Nov 5, 2026

Hunger And Homelessness

Hardee County proclaims November Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month after health center reports rising need

Nov 5, 2026

Infrastructure

NRCS-funded stream remediation awarded to Cobb Site Development for $1.23M

Nov 5, 2026

Legislative Priorities

Board authorizes staff to compile legislative packet; county ask cited between $48M and $73M

Nov 5, 2026

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What stands out in Hardee County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Hardee County with communities in Florida or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Hardee County was more favorable than communities in Florida on workers who carpool.

100th percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 9City Commission and CRA Board Meeting – PDF Agenda for City Commission and CRA Board Meeting – 6:00pmThe City Commission and CRA Board of the City of Wauchula are scheduled to meet Nov.Nov 5Planning and Zoning BoardBoard voted to recommend approval of the setback variance (agenda item 27-01).Nov 5Hardee County Board of County CommissionersAward approved 5–0 Nov 2City Commission and CRA Board Workshop – PDF Agenda for City Commission and CRA Board Workshop – 5:00pmCity Commission and CRA Board workshop agenda lists seven substantive items including a proposed legislative priorities resolution, multiple water and infrastructure projects, grant extensions, and a special-event application for the Nov.

More coverage

Votes at a glance: Planning board recommends setback variances for 415 Tuskegee Street

Nov 5, 2026

Hardee County planning board recommends setback variances for replacement home at 415 Tuskegee Street

Nov 5, 2026

Main Street Wauchula seeks permit for Shop Small Saturday brunch in Heritage Park

Nov 2, 2026

City of Wauchula packet includes FDOT‑funded bidding documents for Court Street work

Nov 2, 2026