Wauchula, Florida facts for kids
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Wauchula, Florida
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| City of Wauchula | ||
Wauchula Chamber of Commerce in 2010
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| Motto(s):
"Building New Beginnings From Old Traditions"
"Cucumber Capital of the World" |
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Location in Hardee County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Hardee | |
| Incorporated | September 29, 1902 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Commission–Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.27 sq mi (8.46 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.27 sq mi (8.46 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,900 | |
| • Density | 1,499.85/sq mi (579.13/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
33873
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| Area code(s) | 863 | |
| FIPS code | 12-75375 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0292949 | |
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.
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.
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Geography
The exact coordinates for the City of Wauchula is located at 27°32′46″N 81°48′52″W / 27.54611°N 81.81444°W.
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. 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. 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).
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| Climate data for Wauchula, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1933–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| 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) |
| Average high °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) |
| Average low °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) | 4.9 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 5.8 | 13.4 | 13.1 | 13.9 | 11.3 | 5.8 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 89.2 |
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Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,099 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,081 | 89.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,574 | 23.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,710 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,872 | 6.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,411 | 18.8% | |
| 1970 | 3,007 | −11.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,296 | 9.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,253 | −1.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,368 | 34.3% | |
| 2010 | 5,001 | 14.5% | |
| 2020 | 4,900 | −2.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 2,179 | 2,008 | 43.57% | 40.98% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 281 | 358 | 5.62% | 7.31% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 17 | 4 | 0.34% | 0.08% |
| Asian (NH) | 49 | 41 | 0.98% | 0.84% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| Some other race (NH) | 4 | 5 | 0.08% | 0.10% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 42 | 97 | 0.84% | 1.98% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,428 | 2,385 | 48.55% | 48.67% |
| Total | 5,001 | 4,900 | 100.00% | 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.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 5,001 people, 1,574 households, and 1,035 families residing in the city.
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.
Notable people
- Doyle E. Carlton (1885–1972), 25th governor of Florida
- Tom McEwen (1923–2011), sportswriter
- B. J. McLeod (born 1983), NASCAR driver
- Zeke Mowatt (born 1961), NFL football player and Super Bowl XXI champion
See also
In Spanish: Wauchula para niños
