Wauchula, Florida

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Wauchula, Florida
City
City of Wauchula
Wauchula City Hall old pano01.jpg
Wauchula Chamber of Commerce in 2010
Seal of Wauchula, Florida.png
Seal
Motto(s): 
"Building New Beginnings From Old Traditions"
"Cucumber Capital of the World"
Hardee County Florida Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Wauchula Highlighted.svg
Location in Hardee County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 27°32′46″N81°48′52″W / 27.54611°N 81.81444°W / 27.54611; -81.81444
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States of America
State Flag of Florida.svg  Florida
County   Hardee
Incorporated September 29, 1902;122 years ago (1902-09-29)
Government
 • Type Commission–Manager
 •  Mayor Keith Nadachay, Jr.
 •  Mayor Pro Tem Neda Cobb
 •  Commissioners Russell Graylin Smith,
Sherri Albritton,
and Gary Smith
 •  City Manager Olivia Minshew
 •  City Clerk Stephanie Camacho
Area
[1]
 • Total3.27 sq mi (8.46 km2)
 • Land3.27 sq mi (8.46 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
112 ft (34 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,900
 • Density1,499.85/sq mi (579.13/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
33873
Area code 863
FIPS code 12-75375 [2]
GNIS feature ID0292949 [3]
Website cityofwauchula.com

Wauchula is a city and the county seat of Hardee County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 4,900.

Contents

Wauchula has been called the "cucumber capital of the world", although citrus has become a more important agricultural crop over the past few decades. It is home to the downtown's Wauchula Historic District and Albert Carlton Estate.

Geography

The exact coordinates for the City of Wauchula is located at 27°32′46″N81°48′52″W / 27.54611°N 81.81444°W / 27.54611; -81.81444 .

Wauchula is located in north-central Hardee County. U.S. Route 17 passes through the city, leading north 25 miles (40 km) to Bartow and south 24 miles (39 km) to Arcadia. Within the county, Zolfo Springs is 4 miles (6 km) to the south on US 17 and Bowling Green is 6 miles (10 km) to the north.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Wauchula has an area of 3.3 square miles (8.6 km2), all land.

Hurricane Charley

Hurricane Charley hit Wauchula at c. 5:30 on Friday, August 13, 2004, causing more than $750 million in damage. Sustained winds of 140 mph (230 km/h), with gusts of over 160 mph (260 km/h), were clocked in downtown Wauchula. [4] The entire area had either no running water, or contaminated water for one week. Power was lost to many sections for nearly three weeks, with school canceled for two weeks. The area was declared a federal disaster area after 85% of its buildings were either damaged or destroyed. [5] There was a curfew set for the area for weeks after from 8 pm to 7 am.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and warm winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Wauchula has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

Confederate Memorial Day parade on Main Street, 1912 Confederate Memorial Day parade on Main Street- Wauchula, Florida (5987866462).jpg
Confederate Memorial Day parade on Main Street, 1912
Hardee County Courthouse Wauchula crths01.jpg
Hardee County Courthouse
Climate data for Wauchula, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1933–present
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)90
(32)		93
(34)		94
(34)		99
(37)		104
(40)		103
(39)		102
(39)		99
(37)		99
(37)		97
(36)		92
(33)		92
(33)		104
(40)
Mean maximum °F (°C)83.9
(28.8)		86.0
(30.0)		87.1
(30.6)		91.2
(32.9)		94.2
(34.6)		95.8
(35.4)		95.6
(35.3)		95.7
(35.4)		94.3
(34.6)		91.5
(33.1)		87.2
(30.7)		84.6
(29.2)		96.9
(36.1)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)72.7
(22.6)		76.2
(24.6)		79.6
(26.4)		84.2
(29.0)		88.7
(31.5)		90.7
(32.6)		91.8
(33.2)		92.0
(33.3)		90.1
(32.3)		85.7
(29.8)		79.5
(26.4)		75.0
(23.9)		83.8
(28.8)
Daily mean °F (°C)60.2
(15.7)		62.9
(17.2)		66.2
(19.0)		71.0
(21.7)		76.3
(24.6)		80.5
(26.9)		81.9
(27.7)		82.3
(27.9)		80.8
(27.1)		75.3
(24.1)		67.8
(19.9)		63.0
(17.2)		72.4
(22.4)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)47.7
(8.7)		49.6
(9.8)		52.9
(11.6)		57.7
(14.3)		63.9
(17.7)		70.3
(21.3)		72.1
(22.3)		72.7
(22.6)		71.5
(21.9)		64.9
(18.3)		56.0
(13.3)		51.0
(10.6)		60.9
(16.1)
Mean minimum °F (°C)31.1
(−0.5)		34.0
(1.1)		37.9
(3.3)		45.2
(7.3)		54.4
(12.4)		65.2
(18.4)		68.6
(20.3)		69.1
(20.6)		66.1
(18.9)		50.2
(10.1)		41.4
(5.2)		34.8
(1.6)		29.5
(−1.4)
Record low °F (°C)20
(−7)		24
(−4)		23
(−5)		34
(1)		40
(4)		51
(11)		61
(16)		61
(16)		55
(13)		37
(3)		24
(−4)		21
(−6)		20
(−7)
Average precipitation inches (mm)2.29
(58)		2.18
(55)		2.99
(76)		2.92
(74)		3.51
(89)		8.46
(215)		7.69
(195)		8.46
(215)		6.32
(161)		3.09
(78)		1.96
(50)		2.13
(54)		52.00
(1,321)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)4.94.14.24.35.813.413.113.911.35.83.94.589.2
Source: NOAA [6] [7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910 1,099—
1920 2,08189.4%
1930 2,57423.7%
1940 2,7105.3%
1950 2,8726.0%
1960 3,41118.8%
1970 3,007−11.8%
1980 3,2969.6%
1990 3,253−1.3%
2000 4,36834.3%
2010 5,00114.5%
2020 4,900−2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

2010 and 2020 census

Wauchula racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
RacePop 2010 [9] Pop 2020 [10] % 2010% 2020
White (NH)2,1792,00843.57%40.98%
Black or African American (NH)2813585.62%7.31%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)1740.34%0.08%
Asian (NH)49410.98%0.84%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)120.02%0.04%
Some other race (NH)450.08%0.10%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)42970.84%1.98%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2,4282,38548.55%48.67%
Total5,0014,900100.00%100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,900 people, 1,630 households, and 1,072 families residing in the city. [11]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 5,001 people, 1,574 households, and 1,035 families residing in the city. [12]

2000 census

As of the census [2] of 2000, there were 4,368 people, 1,431 households, and 985 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,669.6 inhabitants per square mile (644.6/km2). There were 1,562 housing units at an average density of 597.0 per square mile (230.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 73.44% White, 4.17% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 18.84% from other races, and 2.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 39.42% of the population.

In 2000, there were 1,431 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.57.

In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $25,931, and the median income for a family was $29,943. Males had a median income of $19,129 versus $15,867 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,665. About 19.9% of families and 25.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.0% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

Infrastructure

Wauchula Municipal Airport is a public-use airport located 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of the central business district.

Center for Great Apes is a permanent sanctuary for rescued orangutans and chimpanzees.

The only hospital in Wauchula is AdventHealth Wauchula. [13]

Notable people

See also

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  9. ↑ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Wauchula city, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
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  13. ↑ "AdventHealth Wauchula celebrates new mural, Wellness Trail and Prayer Garden". Highlands News-Sun. December 20, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
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