Brandon, FL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 100,439 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Average temperatures in the summer are around 80 degrees, with almost five inches more rain in August than the national average.
Geography
Brandon is about 10 miles east of Tampa, not far from the Tampa Bay shore.
Cultural Attractions
The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center is a nationally-recognized theater that performs Broadway plays and ballets.
Recreation
The city is home to six parks.
Fun Fact
The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay holds over 10,000 types of plants and animals.
| Population [details] | 100,439 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 72.7% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 741.15 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 28.40% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 71.34 °F/52.28 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 90.71 °F/73.88 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 58.66 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 125 |
| Cost of living [details] | 96.55 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Jacksonville (165.93 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | TAMPA INTERNATIONAL (15.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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