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Kissimmee, FL

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Kissimmee, FL

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Demographics

Predominantly HispanicSimpson's Diversity Index: 51
Population79,504
Foreign Born19.5%
Population Density3,548people per mi²
Median Age36.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

119/100

19% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Kissimmee, Florida

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $22k$42k
Comfortable $53k$78k
Luxury $92k+$142k+
Elite (Top 5%) $108k+$167k+
Affordability Ratio

66%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
35
Positive
40
Poor
7
Negative
1

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

0.4mi

Airport

MCO — Orlando International

10.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Kissimmee, FL

0.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf12Nearest 2 mi
Camping9Nearest 23.8 mi
Marina1Nearest 9.9 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 13.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$51k+13.1%
32% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$484k
26% below US avg
College Educated
25.6%
27% below US avg
WFH
9.0%
37% below US avg
Homeownership
48.1%
26% below US avg
Median Home
$274k
3% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 73% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
9.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+79.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+74.5%
Homicide*
0.02 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.23 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault*
1.25 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr+83.8%
Burglary*
0.82 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
6.09 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
0.43 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+4Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Kissimmee, Florida
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.1% of income
Property Rights
B+
GoodIJ Grade B+
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (10% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season360 days365 frost-free
Annual Rainfall69.0"
Elevation75 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D+
Weak16 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,548/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D+
Weak14 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Strong Wind, Hurricane, Tornado, Lightning
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 991 mi · coast 49 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$117.6M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityOrlando308k people are 16 mi away
Nearest Major AirportMCO11 mi away
Distance to State Capital227 miTallahassee, FL
Nearest Prison19 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T17:13:34.000Z

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