This southern Florida spot is predominantly a retirement community.
Cultural Attractions
The Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical natural area in the United States, is nearby.
Economy
Convergys, Culligan Water Bottling Co., and City Furniture all have corporate headquarters in Tamarac.
Geography
Tamarac is in the southeastern part of the Florida peninsula.
Historical
The city was named by its original developer, who owned a carwashing business called Car-A-Mat; when he chose the name for the city, he just reversed the order of the letters.
Location Details
Weather
Average January high/low temperature (?)
76.5 ° / 57.8 °
Average July high/low temperature (?)
91.8 ° / 74.8 °
Precipitation (?)
57.27 in. /yr.
Index score for various storm types (?)
476
Cost of Living
Median home price (?)
$ 225,000
Median household income (?)
$35884.0
Maximum state income tax (?)
N/A
State sales tax (?)
6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?)
1.346 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?)
44
Number of private golf courses within the county (?)
26
Number of sports teams within the county (?)
1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?)
40
Number of libraries within the county (?)
46
Number of museums within the county (?)
23
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?)
7
Population & Demographics
Total population (?)
59,923
Population density (?)
4,609 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?)
23.9% growth
Population over 55 (?)
27,161 people
Education (?)
23 % have a college degree
Health
Number of hospitals within the county (?)
89
Number of clinics within the county (?)
436
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?)
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