Frostproof is a small town of 2,946 in Florida, with a median household income of $43,487
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Frostproof stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Frostproof is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Frostproof city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.8
Frostproof's overall cost of living index is 93.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Frostproof costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Frostproof, FL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$145,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$638
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,487
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Frostproof's violent crime rate is 56.0 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
56.0 /100k
Property Crime
346.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Frostproof is served primarily by POLK.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Frostproof, FL
National Avg
School District
POLK
—
Elementary Schools
87
—
Middle Schools
25
—
High Schools
36
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Frostproof sees average highs of 73.0°F in January
and 91.8°F in July,
with 55.4 inches of annual precipitation
.
Frostproof's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Frostproof roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $145,300 and median rent is $638/month.
Frostproof's violent crime rate is 56.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 346.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Frostproof are operated by POLK.
The district has 87 elementary, 25 middle, and 36 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1. 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Frostproof, FL has a population of 2,946, a median household income of $43,487, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Frostproof averages 73.0°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.4 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Frostproof, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 33843, 33827.
The population of Frostproof, Florida is 2,946 with a median age of 49.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Frostproof: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $145,300, median household income $43,487, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Frostproof side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
