Welcome to Winter Haven! This charming city, modest in size yet modern in outlook, is virtually surrounded by the fragrant citrus groves, sparkling spring fed lakes, and the gently rolling hills of Polk County - an environment so lush and lovely that many people who originally come here to play, return to stay! If you are planning a vacation, relocating your home and family, or planning retirement, you will find Winter Haven has much to offer. Located in the geographical center of the Florida peninsula, this charming Polk County city, is an ideal vacation headquarter, as well as a superb place for new families and for businesses relocating to Florida. Winter Haven is a community of 25,000 people located an easy hour's drive from Tampa and Orlando in Central Florida. Approximately 100,000 people reside in the city's trade area.
The community is nestled among 23 fresh-water lakes which either touch or are contained within its city limits. Fourteen of the lakes are connected by a system of navigable canals. Polk County's 2,002 square miles include 145 of water. (550 Lakes) Winter Haven is home to Florida's first theme park "Beautiful Cypress Gardens" and spring training home to the Cleveland Indians. Nearby, visitors enjoy Bok Tower Gardens and Fantasy of Flight Air Museum ... both just minutes away.
The community's economy is based primarily on tourism, agribusiness, services (including a sophisticated health care delivery network) and retirement living. The community is an excellent location to raise a family or to retire and enjoy a wonderful climate. With Disney World, Busch Gardens, SeaWorld and Universal Studios all within an hour's drive.
Housing
Living costs here are fairly comparable with those in northern states. Single-family homes, condos, apartments and townhouses feature wide-open architecture sliding doors, and screened lanais. Swimming pools with patios and facilities for outdoor cooking reflect the influence of a mild climate. Homesites on the water are the most appealing and the most expensive way of living here, but no matter where you live, you can't be very far from at least one of Hinter Haven's many lakes.
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 33,345. Winter Haven covers 17.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 170 feet above sea level. Area code: 863
Weather
Winter Haven, FL climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and mild during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 60's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 92.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 51.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Winter Haven is 50.22 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 8.12 Inches.
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! If you are planning a vacation, relocating your home and family, or planning retirement, you will find Winter Haven has much to offer. Located in the geographical center of the Florida peninsula, this charming Polk County city, is an ideal vacation headquarter, as well as a superb place for new families and for businesses relocating to Florida. Winter Haven is a community of 25,000 people located an easy hour's drive from Tampa and Orlando in Central Florida. Approximately 100,000 people reside in the city's trade area.