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Living in
Wimauma.
Wimauma is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Wimauma
Wimauma is a community of 13,003 people in Florida. Median rent runs about $1,384 per month, and median home values are around $379,000. Unemployment is low at 4.0%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Wimauma at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
28.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
23.6%
Foreign-Born
23.0%
Broadband Internet
96.6%
of households
Median household income
Demographics23.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Wimauma: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wimauma, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (52.8%), and 38.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
38.3%
of residents
65 and Older
6.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
53.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.3%
of households
Married Couples
69.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.62
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 17% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Wimauma
In Wimauma, rent runs 17% below the FL average, and home values are 6% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
10.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
85.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2016
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $344,049 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Wimauma and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hillsborough County, which includes Wimauma, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Wimauma: Hillsborough County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hillsborough County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Wimauma is about 1% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area
Commute37.8 min avg
How Wimauma residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wimauma, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Major hub12.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 62% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, which covers Wimauma, runs 62% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
126
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
435.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hillsborough, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hillsborough County, which includes Wimauma, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $276,000 |
| 2023 | 5 | Hail | $25,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60.1M |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13,000 |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $570,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $611,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $315,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hillsborough County, county-wide
Wimauma is about 1% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hillsborough County, which includes Wimauma, is typically good — 194 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
194
per year
Moderate Days
169
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hillsborough County, county-wide
Wimauma is about 1% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 53°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wimauma has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 53°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
74°/53°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
97
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 51°F | 2.66" |
| Feb | 75°F | 53°F | 2.21" |
| Mar | 78°F | 57°F | 2.96" |
| Apr | 83°F | 62°F | 2.74" |
| May | 88°F | 67°F | 3.01" |
| Jun | 90°F | 72°F | 7.92" |
| Jul | 91°F | 74°F | 8.16" |
| Aug | 91°F | 74°F | 8.79" |
| Sep | 90°F | 73°F | 7.70" |
| Oct | 85°F | 67°F | 2.86" |
| Nov | 79°F | 58°F | 2.00" |
| Dec | 74°F | 54°F | 2.58" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wimauma
Uninsured
14.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Wimauma's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Sun City Center
Adventhealth Riverview
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.4 mi away · Riverview
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wimauma
Wimauma's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wimauma
Wimauma has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
25 mi awayCities Near Wimauma
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Wimauma?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Wimauma FAQ
Is Wimauma, Florida affordable?⌄
Wimauma's median rent is $1,384/month, which is close to the national average. Median home value is $379,000.
Is Wimauma, Florida safe?⌄
Wimauma is policed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 126 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 436 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Wimauma, Florida?⌄
Hillsborough County, which includes Wimauma, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Wimauma, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Wimauma is 38 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from