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Largo, Florida

       
Total population 73,796 Average January/July temperatures 59.7° / 81.8°
Median home price $ 154,900 Annual Precipitation 48.26 in. /yr.
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Largo, Florida

This community is known as a resort and retirement area.

Cultural Attractions
The Largo Cultural Center houses traveling Broadway productions, as well as performances from a local company, Eight O’Clock Theatre.
Economy
Citrus production in the area has been going strong since the 1880s.
Geography
Largo sits just west of Tampa on the Gulf of Mexico.
Historical
The city was named after a large nearby lake, long since drained.
Recreation
The Highland Family Aquatic Center offers various aquatic recreation opportunities.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 70.63 ° / 48.81 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 91.49 ° / 72.12 °
Precipitation (?) 48.26 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 28 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 424
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 75
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 154,900
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $34901.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $34341
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 7 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .330 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 23
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 55
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 16
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 129
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 4
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 9
Number of libraries within the county (?) 38
Number of museums within the county (?) 30
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 4
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 73,796
Population density (?) 4,496 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 9.2% growth
Population over 55 (?) 28,039 people
Education (?) 23 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 50
Number of clinics within the county (?) 174
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 114
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