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Weather and your home

In Polk County, July highs average about 92°F and January lows about 49°F, with roughly 53 inches of rain a year. That much heat keeps air conditioners running hard for months, so a yearly tune-up pays off.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, hailstorms and tornadoes in Polk County, with hail up to 2 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Homes here

The typical home in Polk County was built around 1998, about 28 years ago, and 28% were built before 1980.

Building code

Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023). Florida writes its own statewide building code, updated every three years, with strong wind-load rules for roofs, windows and doors.

Disaster history

Polk County has had 27 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for hurricanes; the latest was Hurricane Milton (2024).

Services

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Nearby

Highland Park · Dundee · Hillcrest Heights · Lake Hamilton · Eagle Lake · Winter Haven · Frostproof · Haines City