The Town FilesInwood, Florida
Community in Polk County · population 7,031 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $142,300
- Household income
- $55,540
- Jan low / Jul high
- 52° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 48
- Median age
- 36.3
Inwood is a community of 7,031 people in Polk County, Florida. The median home is worth $142,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 91% of Florida towns, easier by car than 82% of Florida towns, more walkable than 81% of Florida towns.
How Inwood ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Inwood is worth $142,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $55,540, which is more affordable than 95% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,230 a month. 68.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Inwood | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $142,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,230 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $55,540 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 68.6% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in Inwood
| People | Inwood | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 26.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.4% | — |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 39.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Inwood
July highs average 92.9°F and January lows 51.9°F. About 46.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 121 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
48 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Inwood since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1966 about 8.6 miles from the town center and killed 8. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 513 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 11, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 30, 1996.
Severe weather in Polk County since 1996
Polk County has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Polk County
Polk County had 260,590 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,697 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Inwood itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Towns near Inwood
- Winter Haven, FL2.2 mi · 49,219 people · home $269,800
- Jan Phyl Village, FL2.2 mi · 5,927 people · home $258,600
- Eagle Lake, FL4.5 mi · 3,008 people · home $256,300
- Auburndale, FL5.3 mi · 15,616 people · home $296,200
- Cypress Gardens, FL5.3 mi · 10,169 people · home $287,100
- Fussels Corner, FL5.8 mi · 5,560 people · home $92,100
- Wahneta, FL6.0 mi · 4,409 people · home $97,500
- Lake Alfred, FL7.5 mi · 6,374 people · home $239,900
Inwood questions
Is Inwood, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Inwood scores better for retirees than 5% of Florida towns and quieter than 14%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Inwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Inwood is valued at $142,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,540, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,230 a month.
What is the weather like in Inwood?
July highs average 92.9°F and January lows 51.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Inwood get tornadoes?
48 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Inwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 4, 1966. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)