Wauchula, Florida · ZIP 33873

Wauchula — ZIP 33873

Wauchula (33873) scores 57/100 — Fair for Florida. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $238K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share22%

Property crime share78%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100

Avg math proficiency57%

Avg reading proficiency53%

Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index65/100

Typical home value$238K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$238K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

302

Violent Crime

Property Crime

236

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hardee County, Florida (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE	KG–12	52	75%	75%
HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	298	72%	47%
NORTH WAUCHULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	516	61%	59%
WAUCHULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	577	57%	53%
HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	06–12	958	47%	41%
HARDEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,347	30%	44%
HARDEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)	KG–05	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported
HARDEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM	KG–12	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

14,162

Median Income

$54K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

35.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 33873 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 33873 has a school score of 71/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 33873 is approximately $238K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 33873 in Wauchula has an overall NeighborScore of 57/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.