Northeast Glades, Florida
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| Males: 1,719 |  (50.2%) |
| Females: 1,709 |  (49.8%) |
| Median resident age: | 55.6 years |
| Florida median age: | 38.7 years |
Zip code: 34974
| Northeast Glades: | $37,103 |
| FL: | $69,303 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,558 (it was $17,501 in 2000)
Northeast Glades CCD income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $112,295 (it was $61,100 in 2000)
| Northeast Glades: | $112,295 |
| FL: | $354,100 |
Northeast Glades, FL residents, houses, and apartments details
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Northeast Glades, FL
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- 2,71282.0%White alone
- 44213.4%American Indian alone
- 762.3%Hispanic
- 591.8%Two or more races
- 130.4%Black alone
- 70.2%Asian alone
Races in Northeast Glades detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Current Local Time: EST time zone
Land area: 264.0 square miles.
Population density: 13 people per square mile (very low).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Northeast Glades CCD: | 1.4% ($837) |
| Florida: | 1.4% ($1,262) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Port St. Lucie, FL 
(43.6 miles , pop. 88,769).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Hialeah, FL (95.8 miles , pop. 226,419).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (892.1 miles , pop. 1,953,631).
Nearest cities:
Cypress Quarters, FL (4.2 miles ),
), Southwest Glades, FL (4.6 miles ),
), Latitude: 27.08 N, Longitude: 81.03 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 863
| Here: | 3.4% |
| Florida: | 2.9% |
- Public administration (14.1%)
- Accommodation & food services (11.6%)
- Health care (9.7%)
- Construction (9.0%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.9%)
- Educational services (8.3%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.0%)
- Construction (17.1%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.8%)
- Public administration (11.2%)
- Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.0%)
- Educational services (4.8%)
- Repair & maintenance (4.8%)
- Public administration (17.3%)
- Health care (17.1%)
- Accommodation & food services (15.8%)
- Educational services (12.2%)
- Social assistance (6.7%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.9%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.4%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.2%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.0%)
- Cashiers (3.7%)
- Cooks and food preparation workers (3.4%)
- Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.3%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.0%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.6%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
- Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.8%)
- Construction laborers (4.8%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
- Cashiers (7.8%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.4%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.5%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.5%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.3%)
- Health technologists and technicians (4.9%)
Average climate in Northeast Glades, Florida
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Northeast Glades-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Florida state average. It is 12% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 10/19/1958, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 28.4 miles away from the Northeast Glades place center killed one person and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
On 4/15/1958, a category F3 tornado 40.5 miles away from the place center injured 20 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Northeast Glades-area historical earthquake activity is above Florida state average. It is 93% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 350.9 miles away from Northeast Glades center
On 6/23/2016 at 17:20:29, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 223.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/21/2016 at 16:30:52, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 ML) earthquake occurred 226.9 miles away from Northeast Glades center
On 9/4/2016 at 18:29:29, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 ML) earthquake occurred 227.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/16/2016 at 20:00:10, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MB) earthquake occurred 209.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/2016 at 17:10:48, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MB) earthquake occurred 221.1 miles away from Northeast Glades center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Glades County (23) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 6
Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 13, Fires: 5, Tropical Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Flood: 1, Freeze: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Northeast Glades:
- Indian River State College (about 48 miles; Fort Pierce, FL; Full-time enrollment: 12,211)
- Florida Gulf Coast University (about 63 miles; Fort Myers, FL; FT enrollment: 11,165)
- Edison State College (about 65 miles; Fort Myers, FL; FT enrollment: 10,649)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University (about 66 miles; West Palm Beach, FL; FT enrollment: 2,868)
- Palm Beach State College (about 67 miles; Lake Worth, FL; FT enrollment: 19,938)
- Hodges University (about 71 miles; Naples, FL; FT enrollment: 2,132)
- Florida Institute of Technology (about 73 miles; Melbourne, FL; FT enrollment: 4,452)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Northeast Glades: South Florida Water Management District Pumping Station 131 (A), South Florida Water Management District Pumping Station 129 (B), South Florida Water Management District Pumping Station 127 (C), Buckhead Ridge Community Volunteer Fire Company (D), Seminole Tribe of Florida Brighton Indian Reservation Fire Department (E), Lakeport Volunteer Fire Department (F), Seminole Department of Law Enforcement (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Northeast Glades include: Buckhead Ridge Christian Church (A), Lakeport Church of Christ (B), Lakeport Church (C), Indian Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and swamps: Grogan Lake (A), Big Sawgrass Swamp (B), Sixmile Marsh (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Creek: Fisheating Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Park in Northeast Glades: Fisheating Creek Wildlife Refuge (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Beach: Big Bear Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Average household size:
| This place: | 2.1 people |
| Florida: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This place: | 63.2% |
| Whole state: | 65.2% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This place: | 6.2% |
| Whole state: | 7.3% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
- Gay men: 0.5% of all households
| This place: | 13.2% |
| Whole state: | 12.5% |
| This place: | 8.2% |
| Whole state: | 5.7% |
For population 15 years and over in Northeast Glades:
- Never married: 11.1%
- Now married: 68.1%
- Separated: 2.1%
- Widowed: 11.0%
- Divorced: 9.8%
For population 25 years and over in Northeast Glades:
- High school or higher: 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%
- Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
- Unemployed: 5.4%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.7 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 10.8 |
| Florida average: | 12.6 |
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Religion statistics for Northeast Glades, FL (based on Glades County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 1,983 | 9 |
| Catholic | 700 | 1 |
| Black Protestant | 293 | 2 |
| Mainline Protestant | 114 | 1 |
| Other | 50 | - |
| None | 9,744 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 1
| This county: | 0.90 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 2.04 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
| Glades County: | 2.71 / 10,000 pop. |
| Florida: | 1.28 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
| Glades County: | 0.90 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 3.04 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
| Glades County: | 2.71 / 10,000 pop. |
| Florida: | 7.45 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| This county: | 11.5% |
| Florida: | 9.2% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Here: | 32.1% |
| State: | 23.7% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Northeast Glades:
- WJNA (640 AM; 38 kW; ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL; Owner: SOUTH FLORIDA RADIO, INC.)
- WFTL (850 AM; 50 kW; WEST PALM BEACH, FL; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL ENTERPRISES II, L.L.C.)
- WAFC (590 AM; 5 kW; CLEWISTON, FL; Owner: GLADES MEDIA COMPANY)
- WAQI (710 AM; 50 kW; MIAMI, FL; Owner: LICENSE CORPORATION #1)
- WWFE (670 AM; 50 kW; MIAMI, FL; Owner: FENIX BROADCASTING CORP.)
- WFLF (540 AM; 50 kW; PINE HILLS, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WRFX (940 AM; 50 kW; MIAMI, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WQTM (740 AM; 50 kW; ORLANDO, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WLVJ (1040 AM; 25 kW; BOYNTON BEACH, FL; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL BOYNTON BEACH, INC.)
- WWNN (1470 AM; 50 kW; POMPANO BEACH, FL; Owner: WWNN LICENSE, LLC)
- WQYK (1010 AM; 50 kW; SEFFNER, FL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF TAMPA)
- WVCG (1080 AM; 50 kW; CORAL GABLES, FL; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
- WNMA (1210 AM; 49 kW; MIAMI SPRINGS, FL; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF MIAMI LICENSE CORP.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Northeast Glades:
- WWFR (91.7 FM; STUART, FL; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
- WINK-FM (96.9 FM; FORT MYERS, FL; Owner: FORT MYERS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WRMF (97.9 FM; PALM BEACH, FL; Owner: PBB LICENSES, LLC)
- WLDI (95.5 FM; FORT PIERCE, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WKGR (98.7 FM; FORT PIERCE, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WAFC-FM (99.5 FM; CLEWISTON, FL; Owner: GLADES MEDIA COMPANY)
- W218BB (91.5 FM; OKEECHOBEE, FL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
TV broadcast stations around Northeast Glades:
- WPBF (Channel 25; TEQUESTA, FL; Owner: WPBF-TV COMPANY)
- WTVX (Channel 34; FORT PIERCE, FL; Owner: C-34 FCC LICENSEE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
- WINK-TV (Channel 11; FORT MYERS, FL; Owner: FORT MYERS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WBBH-TV (Channel 20; FORT MYERS, FL; Owner: WATERMAN BROADCASTING CORP. OF FLORIDA)
- WTVK (Channel 46; NAPLES, FL; Owner: ACME TELEVISION LICENSES OF FLORIDA, LLC)
- WFTX (Channel 36; CAPE CORAL, FL; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
- WRXY-TV (Channel 49; TICE, FL; Owner: WEST COAST CHRISTIAN TELEVISION, INC)
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 86.8%Electricity
- 9.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 1.8%No fuel used
- 1.5%Utility gas
- 0.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 86.6%Electricity
- 13.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Northeast Glades compared to Florida state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Unemployed percentage below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age significantly above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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- #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of mobile homes (2,000+ housing units)"