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Seminole, Florida

       
Total population 19,219 Average January/July temperatures 58.0° / 81.4°
Median home price $ 191,950 Annual Precipitation 49.04 in. /yr.
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Seminole, Florida

Seminole has a coastal feeling without being on the coast.

Climate
The city's coastal proximity gives it mild temperature throughout the year.
Cultural Attractions
The annual Pow Wow Festival and Parade began as a fundraiser to put a fence around the stadium at Seminole High School.
Economy
Nielson Media Research and Times Publishing Corp. are two leading private employers.
Geography
Seminole is in the western part of the Tampa Bay area.
Recreation
The city maintains a park, family aquatic center, and public tennis courts.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 69.7 ° / 46.39 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 91.66 ° / 71.09 °
Precipitation (?) 49.04 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 419
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 76
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 191,950
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $34697.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $33757
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 7 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .030 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(?) 14
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 99
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 (?) 19,219
Population density (?) 4,453 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 7.8% decline
Population over 55 (?) 5,443 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 (?) 105
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