Wildwood, Florida
Quick Statistics
Wildwood is a community in Sumter County, Florida, home to about 17,608 people spread across 58.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $40,648 a year, and a typical home is worth about $451,600. About 51.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 162 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, Wildwood ranks number 228 of 955 in population, number 385 in median household income, number 225 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Wildwood typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 43°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Coleman, FL | 3.8 mi. | 705 |
| 2. | Fruitland Park, FL | 5.2 mi. | 8,740 |
| 3. | The Villages, FL | 6.5 mi. | 83,498 |
| 4. | Lake Panasoffkee, FL | 7.2 mi. | 4,768 |
| 5. | Okahumpka, FL | 7.9 mi. | 449 |
| 6. | Leesburg, FL | 8.8 mi. | 30,807 |
| 7. | Lady Lake, FL | 9.1 mi. | 16,675 |
| 8. | Bushnell, FL | 10.5 mi. | 3,187 |
What is the population of Wildwood, Florida?
Wildwood has a population of about 17,608 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Wildwood, Florida in?
Wildwood is located in Sumter County, Florida.
What is the median home value in Wildwood, Florida?
The median home value in Wildwood is about $451,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Wildwood, Florida?
The median personal income in Wildwood is about $40,648 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Wildwood, Florida?
Since 1950, 18 tornadoes have been recorded in Sumter County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Wildwood, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 43 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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