- Clermont, Florida
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Clermont — City — Citrus Tower
Motto: Gem Of The Hills Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°32′51″N 81°44′58″W / 28.5475°N 81.74944°WCoordinates: 28°32′51″N 81°44′58″W / 28.5475°N 81.74944°W Country 
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FloridaCounty Lake Area – Total 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km2) – Land 10.5 sq mi (27.2 km2) – Water 1 sq mi (2.5 km2) Elevation 141 ft (43 m) Population (2010)[1] – Total 28,742 – Density 2,499.3/sq mi (965/km2) Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) – Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4) ZIP codes 34711-34713 Area code(s) 352 FIPS code 12-12925[2] GNIS feature ID 0280563[3] Website http://clermont.govoffice.com/ Clermont is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States, west of Orlando. The population was 13,100 in 2008. The city is essentially residential in character and its economy is centered in retail trade, lodging, and food and beverage establishments, which are tourism oriented. The historic downtown district is still much as it was 50 years ago. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The Florida Citrus Tower, one of the first constructed Florida landmarks, is located in Clermont. The tower celebrated its 50th anniversary in December 2006.[4]
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Geography
Clermont is located at 28°32′51″N 81°44′58″W / 28.5475°N 81.74944°W (28.547584, -81.749519).[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.5 square miles (30 km2). 10.5 square miles (27 km2) of it is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) of it (8.54%) is water.
Lake Sunnyside as seen from high above eastbound SR 50, one of many lakes in Clermont.
The Clermont area has rolling hills. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Climate
The annual average variations of various measurements are indicated:
Rainfall 36.6 to 51.2 inches (930 to 1,300 mm); Snowfall is zero; 25.2 Precipitation Days 101 to 107; Sunny Days 205 to 236; Avg. July High 86.5 to 91.7 °F (30 to 33 °C); Avg. Jan. Low 20.8 to 48.8 °F (-6 to 9 °C); Comfort Index (higher=better) 28 to 44; UV Index from 4.3 to 6.3; Elevation 116 to 1,062 feet (35 to 324 m);
The town gets 51 inches (1,300 mm) of rain per year. The US average is 37 inches (940 mm). Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches (640 mm) of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 107.[citation needed]
On average, there are 236 sunny days per year. The July high is around 92 °F (33 °C). The January low is 49. The comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 28 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.[citation needed]
History
Clermont was founded in 1884 and incorporated in 1916. The city is located in south Lake County in suburban south central Florida, about 22 miles (35 km) west of the city of Orlando and 22 miles (35 km) southeast of the city of Leesburg. The community was named after Clermont, France.
The Florida Citrus Tower, one of the first constructed Florida landmarks, is located in Clermont. It was built in 1956.[4]
The historic downtown district is still much as it was 50 years ago.
Growth
Clermont's population grew in the early to mid 2000s as orange groves were converted into subdivisions.[citation needed] But with a 207% growth from 2000-2010 , the city has experienced concurrent economic growth, attracting retail stores like Wal-Mart, Super Target, BJ's Wholesale, K-Mart and Kohl's as well as many smaller establishments.[citation needed] In spring of 2010 Clermont Landings opened with 20 new shops and restaurants and the first cinema. Growth had become so rapid that most of the schools in Clermont are overcrowded.[citation needed] Growth, in the form of increased pollution, is also affecting Clermont's natural resources, including its lakes.[citation needed] However, much of this growth has been mitigated due to sharp decreases in real estate sales and construction; a result of the recent United States housing bubble.[citation needed] In 2006 the city of Clermont approved a 1,200,000-square-foot (110,000 m2) mall Plaza Collina to be built on State Road 50. The Shopping Center would be the largest in Lake County. As of January 2009, construction has begun and widening of adjacent highways had been completed.[citation needed]
Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 28,742 people residing in the city in 11,216 households. The population density in 2000 was 812/mi² (314/km²). There were 12,730 housing units. In 2000 the average density of Clermont 380/mi² (147/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 71.69% White, 14.41% African American, 0.42% Native American, 4.19% Asian, 5.37% from other races, and 3.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.75% of the population.
21.28% of households had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.73.
In the city the population was distributed with 20.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.
According to census data 21.5% of residents were born in the Northeast while 18.8% were born in the Midwest. Southerners make up 17.1% of residents. Just 6.5 % of residents were foreign born.[citation needed]
Religion
In 2010, 39.6% of the population identified with a religion. 12.7% were Baptist, 9.1% were Catholic, Methodist 3.6%, Pentacostal 2.4%, Presbyterian 2.1%, Lutheran 1.4%, Other Christian 4.1%, Others were under 1%.[6]
Education
Local education establishments for Clermont include Minneola Elementary School, South Lake Charter Elementary (also known as Imagine Schools at South Lake), Cypress Ridge Elementary School, Lost Lake Elementary, Clermont Elementary School, Clermont Middle School, Windy Hill Middle School, East Ridge Middle School, Lake Minneola High School, East Ridge High School, Sawgrass Bay Elementary and Pine Ridge Elementary.
Lake-Sumter Community College and the University of Central Florida also have campuses located in Clermont.
Health
Air Quality Index is 46 out of 100. The national average is 48.This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.[citation needed]
Water Quality is 71 out of 100. The national average is 55. The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.[citation needed]
Superfund Sites is 100 out of 100. The USA average is 71.This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.[citation needed]
There are 164 physicians per 100,000 population in town. The US average is 170.[citation needed]
Economy
The economy is centered in retail trade, lodging, and food and beverage establishments, which are tourism oriented. Overall the city's cost of living is 99.26.[citation needed]
- Unemployment Rate 10.30% 8.50%
- Recent Job Growth -3.40% -3.10%
- Sales Taxes 7.00% 6.00%
- Income Taxes 0.00% 5.02%
- Household Income $45,980 $44,684
Personal income
The median income for a household in the city was $39,290, and the median income for a family was $48,216. Males had a median income of $36,240 versus $26,571 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,099. About 6.3% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.
The income per capita is $24,952, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $45,980.
Occupations
Population by occupation:
- Management, Business, and Financial Operations 13.68% 13.61%
- Professional and Related Occupations 17.31% 20.24%
- Service 22.30% 14.75%
- Sales and Office 27.17% 26.74%
- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0.42% 0.74%
- Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance 8.98% 9.48%
- Production, Transportation, and Material Moving 10.13% 14.44%
The unemployment rate in Clermont, FL, is 10.30%, with job growth of -3.40%.
Clermont, FL,sales tax rate is 7.00%. There is no local income tax,
Housing
The city is essentially residential in character. The median home value in town is $227,510. Home appreciation is -21.40% during 2009. The median age of real estate is 15 years.[citation needed]
Renters made up 23.21% of the population. 8.33% of houses and apartments were unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Crimes
On a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, the town was 4. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.[citation needed]
Property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, was 4. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.[citation needed]
Transportation
The main roads through Clermont consist of Florida State Road 50 and US Route 27. The average one-way commute takes 32 minutes. 75% of commuters drive their own car alone. 14% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 5% work from home.[citation needed]
Notable residents
- Kalup Linzy, video and performance artist
- Tyson Gay, track athlete
- Nina Kraft, pro triathlete
- Dennis Mitchell, track coach
- Kate DiCamillo, children's book author
- Norm Duke, American professional bowler
- Jason Couch, American professional bowler
- Cassidy Rae, actress
- Brandy Johnson Olympic Gymnast
- Randy Pedersen, American Professional bowler / TV commentator
- Jeff Chase, actor
- Veronica Campbell-Brown, track athlete
- William Andres, Canadian parliamentarian
- Tim Crews, Professional Baseball player
Notes
- ^ "Population Estimates" (CSV). 2008 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau. July 1, 2009. http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/files/SUB-EST2008-12.csv. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b [1]
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Religion". bestplaces.net. 2011-02-09. http://www.bestplaces.net/city/florida/clermont#.
Municipalities and communities of Lake County, Florida Cities Clermont | Eustis | Fruitland Park | Groveland | Leesburg | Mascotte | Minneola | Mount Dora | Tavares | Umatilla
Towns CDPs Altoona | Astor | Citrus Ridge‡ | Ferndale | Lake Kathryn | Lake Mack-Forest Hills | Lisbon | Mount Plymouth | Okahumpka | Paisley | Pine Lakes | Pittman | Silver Lake | Sorrento | Yalaha
Unincorporated
communitiesGrand Island | Lanier | Orange Bend | Orange Home | Sloans Ridge | Stuckey
Footnotes ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
External links
Categories:- Greater Orlando
- Cities in Lake County, Florida
- Populated places established in 1884
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