#1Juno Beach
Palm Beach County · 3,935 peopleOutdoors grade, among the top in the U.S.·Overall B− · #133 of 634 in FL
Juno Beach, #1 on this list · Photo: Craig Talbert · CC BY 2.0Florida rankings · Outdoors
Best towns for the outdoors in Florida
Juno Beach ranks first on outdoors among Florida’s 638 towns of 2,500+; 135 of the 638 grade A− or better on outdoors nationally.
The Outdoors grade, a character grade (not part of the overall): the share of land conserved and the trail miles per square mile. How grades work
#1A+
#2Cocoa Beach
Brevard County · 11,314 peopleOutdoors grade, among the top in the U.S.·Overall C+ · #229 of 634 in FL
Big Pine Key
unincorporated, Monroe County · 4,258 peopleOutdoors grade, among the top in the U.S.·Overall C+ · #286 of 634 in FL
All 638 towns
Outdoors grade, best first (the letter is national). Towns with the same score share a rank (T = tied; 5 towns here); the overall grade and state rank are beside each.
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#TownGradeOverall
3Big Pine Keyunincorporated, Monroe County · 4,258 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C+ · #286 of 634
4Ridgecrestunincorporated, Pinellas County · 3,571 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall D · #534 of 634
5Fish Hawkunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 26,186 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C · #328 of 634
8Silver Springsunincorporated, Marion County · 2,712 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #486 of 634
9South Veniceunincorporated, Sarasota County · 17,484 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #176 of 634
10Bal HarbourMiami-Dade County · 3,036 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #312 of 634
11Buckinghamunincorporated, Lee County · 4,311 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #410 of 634
12West Palm BeachPalm Beach County · 127,189 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #455 of 634
13Fernandina BeachNassau County · 13,869 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #26 of 634
14Palm Beach GardensPalm Beach County · 63,883 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #115 of 634
15Flagler BeachFlagler County · 5,595 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #220 of 634
19Key Largounincorporated, Monroe County · 13,026 peopleA+better than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #367 of 634
22ChattahoocheeGadsden County · 3,011 peopleA+better than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #595 of 634
23Coral GablesMiami-Dade County · 49,578 peopleAbetter than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #52 of 634
24Gibsontonunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 18,754 peopleAbetter than 94% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #518 of 634
25Islamorada, Village of IslandsMonroe County · 6,955 peopleAbetter than 94% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #209 of 634
26Tierra Verdeunincorporated, Pinellas County · 4,108 peopleAbetter than 93% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #207 of 634
27Royal Palm BeachPalm Beach County · 42,477 peopleAbetter than 93% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #138 of 634
28Alvaunincorporated, Lee County · 3,389 peopleAbetter than 93% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #464 of 634
32SebastianIndian River County · 27,352 peopleAbetter than 93% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #305 of 634
33North Merritt Islandunincorporated, Brevard County · 9,025 peopleAbetter than 93% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #249 of 634
34North MiamiMiami-Dade County · 60,884 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #438 of 634
35Olympia Heightsunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 12,399 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #139 of 634
36Ospreyunincorporated, Sarasota County · 5,943 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #67 of 634
38Apollo Beachunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 33,355 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #261 of 634
39Coconut CreekBroward County · 58,626 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #259 of 634
40Hutchinson Island Southunincorporated, St. Lucie County · 4,175 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #519 of 634
42East Lakeunincorporated, Pinellas County · 33,283 peopleAbetter than 91% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #266 of 634
43Satellite BeachBrevard County · 11,365 peopleAbetter than 91% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #22 of 634
45South Beachunincorporated, Indian River County · 3,063 peopleAbetter than 90% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #87 of 634
47St. AugustineSt. Johns County · 16,141 peopleAbetter than 90% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #49 of 634
48Lower Grand Lagoonunincorporated, Bay County · 4,287 peopleAbetter than 90% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #269 of 634
50North Palm BeachPalm Beach County · 13,319 peopleAbetter than 89% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #25 of 634
51River Parkunincorporated, St. Lucie County · 5,714 peopleAbetter than 89% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #523 of 634
54Miami SpringsMiami-Dade County · 13,611 peopleAbetter than 88% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #100 of 634
57Tarpon SpringsPinellas County · 25,602 peopleAbetter than 88% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #293 of 634
59Keystoneunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 25,858 peopleAbetter than 87% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #234 of 634
61Sunny Isles BeachMiami-Dade County · 22,395 peopleAbetter than 87% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #150 of 634
62Grant-ValkariaBrevard County · 5,982 peopleAbetter than 87% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #201 of 634
64Miami BeachMiami-Dade County · 81,594 peopleAbetter than 87% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #172 of 634
66Florida Ridgeunincorporated, Indian River County · 20,889 peopleAbetter than 86% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #277 of 634
67St. PetersburgPinellas County · 264,033 peopleAbetter than 86% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #417 of 634
70Vero BeachIndian River County · 17,603 peopleAbetter than 86% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #72 of 634
73Plantationunincorporated, Sarasota County · 4,531 peopleAbetter than 86% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #104 of 634
74Nocateeunincorporated, St. Johns County · 27,442 peopleAbetter than 85% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #35 of 634
77Warringtonunincorporated, Escambia County · 15,918 peopleAbetter than 85% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #560 of 634
78Oakleaf Plantationunincorporated, Clay County · 32,070 peopleA−better than 85% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #197 of 634
79Englewoodunincorporated, Charlotte County · 20,091 peopleA−better than 85% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #222 of 634
81Southwest RanchesBroward County · 7,773 peopleA−better than 85% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #111 of 634
85Laurelunincorporated, Sarasota County · 11,741 peopleA−better than 84% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #66 of 634
88Poincianaunincorporated, Osceola County · 75,068 peopleA−better than 83% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #617 of 634
90Northdaleunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 25,710 peopleA−better than 83% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #251 of 634
91Riverviewunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 113,697 peopleA−better than 83% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #365 of 634
92Williamsburgunincorporated, Orange County · 9,063 peopleA−better than 83% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #91 of 634
95Balmunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 7,181 peopleA−better than 82% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #441 of 634
96JacksonvilleDuval County · 1,017,689 peopleA−better than 82% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #437 of 634
97Merritt Islandunincorporated, Brevard County · 34,992 peopleA−better than 82% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #125 of 634
99Daytona BeachVolusia County · 88,471 peopleA−better than 82% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #503 of 634
100Indian River Estatesunincorporated, St. Lucie County · 7,685 peopleA−better than 82% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #586 of 634
101Palmetto BayMiami-Dade County · 24,886 peopleA−better than 82% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #79 of 634
102Mount Plymouthunincorporated, Lake County · 4,604 peopleA−better than 81% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #403 of 634
104St. James Cityunincorporated, Lee County · 3,412 peopleA−better than 81% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #547 of 634
105Palm CoastFlagler County · 109,886 peopleA−better than 80% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #448 of 634
106WellingtonPalm Beach County · 62,662 peopleA−better than 80% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #135 of 634
108Rainbow Springsunincorporated, Marion County · 6,082 peopleA−better than 80% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #614 of 634
109Town 'n' Countryunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 85,928 peopleA−better than 80% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #396 of 634
110Sun City Centerunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 33,548 peopleA−better than 80% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #489 of 634
113Panama City BeachBay County · 20,375 peopleA−better than 78% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #350 of 634
115Indian Harbour BeachBrevard County · 8,914 peopleA−better than 77% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #63 of 634
117Dania BeachBroward County · 32,791 peopleA−better than 77% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #452 of 634
118Butler Beachunincorporated, St. Johns County · 4,610 peopleA−better than 77% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #166 of 634
119Port Salernounincorporated, Martin County · 11,184 peopleA−better than 77% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #285 of 634
121Boca RatonPalm Beach County · 101,582 peopleA−better than 77% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #159 of 634
122University College campusunincorporated, Orange County · 41,902 peopleA−better than 77% of U.S. towns·Overall B
123Roosevelt Gardensunincorporated, Broward County · 3,031 peopleA−better than 77% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #535 of 634
124Country Clubunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 51,296 peopleA−better than 76% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #243 of 634
125ClearwaterPinellas County · 114,364 peopleA−better than 76% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #394 of 634
126North Fort Myersunincorporated, Lee County · 44,993 peopleA−better than 76% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #320 of 634
127New Smyrna BeachVolusia County · 33,182 peopleA−better than 76% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #401 of 634
129Woodlawn Beachunincorporated, Santa Rosa County · 3,414 peopleA−better than 76% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #163 of 634
130Wimaumaunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 15,266 peopleA−better than 76% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #550 of 634
131Quail Ridgeunincorporated, Pasco County · 2,916 peopleA−better than 76% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #254 of 634
132Indian Rocks BeachPinellas County · 3,563 peopleA−better than 76% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #240 of 634
134Jensen Beachunincorporated, Martin County · 12,531 peopleA−better than 75% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #318 of 634
136North Sarasotaunincorporated, Sarasota County · 2,824 peopleB+better than 75% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #134 of 634
137Indian River ShoresIndian River County · 4,467 peopleB+better than 75% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #174 of 634
139Lake Butlerunincorporated, Orange County · 17,125 peopleB+better than 74% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #132 of 634
140Florida CityMiami-Dade County · 13,576 peopleB+better than 74% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #593 of 634
142Fort PierceSt. Lucie County · 51,737 peopleB+better than 74% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #581 of 634
144TampaHillsborough County · 413,554 peopleB+better than 73% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #458 of 634
145Jan Phyl Villageunincorporated, Polk County · 5,708 peopleB+better than 73% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #611 of 634
146Deerfield BeachBroward County · 89,339 peopleB+better than 73% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #453 of 634
147Beacon Squareunincorporated, Pasco County · 7,895 peopleB+better than 73% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #340 of 634
150Safety HarborPinellas County · 16,624 peopleB+better than 73% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #45 of 634
152Taylor Creekunincorporated, Okeechobee County · 4,457 peopleB+better than 73% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #631 of 634
153Pelican Bayunincorporated, Collier County · 6,159 peopleB+better than 73% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #112 of 634
154Ruskinunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 29,834 peopleB+better than 72% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #510 of 634
155Marco IslandCollier County · 16,421 peopleB+better than 72% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #36 of 634
156Big Coppitt Keyunincorporated, Monroe County · 3,109 peopleB+better than 72% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #435 of 634
157Miccounincorporated, Brevard County · 8,896 peopleB+better than 72% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #339 of 634
159Genevaunincorporated, Seminole County · 3,441 peopleB+better than 71% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #12 of 634
160Laguna Beachunincorporated, Bay County · 3,830 peopleB+better than 71% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #149 of 634
161Hunters Creekunincorporated, Orange County · 22,819 peopleB+better than 70% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #110 of 634
163Viera Westunincorporated, Brevard County · 17,984 peopleB+better than 70% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #154 of 634
164Feather Soundunincorporated, Pinellas County · 3,476 peopleB+better than 70% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #148 of 634
165South Gate Ridgeunincorporated, Sarasota County · 5,310 peopleB+better than 70% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #162 of 634
166Samsula-Spruce Creekunincorporated, Volusia County · 4,852 peopleB+better than 70% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #296 of 634
167Cutler BayMiami-Dade County · 44,750 peopleB+better than 70% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #228 of 634
168North Miami BeachMiami-Dade County · 46,236 peopleB+better than 70% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #490 of 634
169Key BiscayneMiami-Dade County · 14,815 peopleB+better than 70% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #15 of 634
172Siesta Keyunincorporated, Sarasota County · 5,525 peopleB+better than 69% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #64 of 634
173Lutzunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 27,106 peopleB+better than 69% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #236 of 634
174Treasure IslandPinellas County · 6,397 peopleB+better than 69% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #311 of 634
177Lake PlacidHighlands County · 2,599 peopleB+better than 69% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #627 of 634
178Ojusunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 19,198 peopleB+better than 69% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #161 of 634
181Orange CityVolusia County · 15,309 peopleB+better than 68% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #483 of 634
182Boynton BeachPalm Beach County · 82,396 peopleB+better than 68% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #421 of 634
183Coral SpringsBroward County · 138,783 peopleB+better than 68% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #165 of 634
184Holmes BeachManatee County · 3,027 peopleB+better than 68% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #263 of 634
187South PasadenaPinellas County · 5,169 peopleB+better than 67% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #347 of 634
190Hobe Soundunincorporated, Martin County · 13,817 peopleB+better than 67% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #395 of 634
191Pembroke PinesBroward County · 176,714 peopleB+better than 66% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #272 of 634
192Temple TerraceHillsborough County · 27,075 peopleB+better than 66% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #393 of 634
193The Hammocksunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 58,838 peopleB+better than 66% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #185 of 634
194Connertonunincorporated, Pasco County · 7,650 peopleB+better than 66% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #307 of 634
196Villasunincorporated, Lee County · 13,644 peopleB+better than 66% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #414 of 634
198Daytona Beach ShoresVolusia County · 5,187 peopleB+better than 66% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #316 of 634
199White Cityunincorporated, St. Lucie County · 5,744 peopleB+better than 66% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #420 of 634
201Fleming Islandunincorporated, Clay County · 29,766 peopleBbetter than 65% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #32 of 634
203Delray BeachPalm Beach County · 69,809 peopleBbetter than 64% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #360 of 634
204HomesteadMiami-Dade County · 86,242 peopleBbetter than 64% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #449 of 634
205Westchesterunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 52,032 peopleBbetter than 64% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #265 of 634
208Wilton ManorsBroward County · 11,655 peopleBbetter than 64% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #223 of 634
209Olgaunincorporated, Lee County · 3,282 peopleBbetter than 63% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #525 of 634
210Palmer Ranchunincorporated, Sarasota County · 16,867 peopleBbetter than 63% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #117 of 634
211Thonotosassaunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 15,764 peopleBbetter than 63% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #538 of 634
212FellsmereIndian River County · 5,025 peopleBbetter than 63% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #53 of 634
213Rotondaunincorporated, Charlotte County · 10,352 peopleBbetter than 63% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #432 of 634
214Lakewood Ranchunincorporated, Manatee County · 43,945 peopleBbetter than 63% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #142 of 634
215Coral Terraceunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 24,895 peopleBbetter than 63% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #219 of 634
216St. Augustine BeachSt. Johns County · 6,810 peopleBbetter than 63% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #14 of 634
218Fort LauderdaleBroward County · 188,677 peopleBbetter than 62% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #496 of 634
220Lake Worth BeachPalm Beach County · 43,970 peopleBbetter than 62% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #566 of 634
221Lakewood Parkunincorporated, St. Lucie County · 13,866 peopleBbetter than 62% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #474 of 634
222Hallandale BeachBroward County · 42,698 peopleBbetter than 62% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #422 of 634
224Gouldsunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 14,425 peopleBbetter than 62% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #475 of 634
225Nassau Village-Ratliffunincorporated, Nassau County · 4,737 peopleBbetter than 62% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #416 of 634
227Fort Walton BeachOkaloosa County · 21,097 peopleBbetter than 61% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #332 of 634
228Tiger Pointunincorporated, Santa Rosa County · 3,628 peopleBbetter than 61% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #20 of 634
230Ives Estatesunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 28,506 peopleBbetter than 61% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #170 of 634
231Kendall Westunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 35,912 peopleBbetter than 61% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #294 of 634
232St. Pete BeachPinellas County · 8,553 peopleBbetter than 61% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #239 of 634
234Winter SpringsSeminole County · 39,585 peopleBbetter than 60% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #40 of 634
235Bay Pinesunincorporated, Pinellas County · 2,519 peopleBbetter than 60% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #29 of 634
236St. Augustine Southunincorporated, St. Johns County · 4,714 peopleBbetter than 60% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #2 of 634
238Plant CityHillsborough County · 44,118 peopleBbetter than 60% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #482 of 634
239Eastpointunincorporated, Franklin County · 3,163 peopleBbetter than 60% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #544 of 634
240North Weeki Wacheeunincorporated, Hernando County · 8,979 peopleBbetter than 60% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #520 of 634
244Bay Harbor IslandsMiami-Dade County · 6,021 peopleBbetter than 59% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #42 of 634
246CasselberrySeminole County · 31,872 peopleBbetter than 59% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #169 of 634
247Miami LakesMiami-Dade County · 33,067 peopleBbetter than 59% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #62 of 634
249Hernandounincorporated, Citrus County · 9,299 peopleBbetter than 59% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #600 of 634
250Nokomisunincorporated, Sarasota County · 3,452 peopleBbetter than 58% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #92 of 634
252Vineyardsunincorporated, Collier County · 3,849 peopleBbetter than 58% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #5 of 634
253Stock Islandunincorporated, Monroe County · 4,162 peopleBbetter than 58% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #324 of 634
259World Golf Villageunincorporated, St. Johns County · 26,077 peopleBbetter than 57% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #54 of 634
261Mimsunincorporated, Brevard County · 7,610 peopleBbetter than 57% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #306 of 634
262Winter GardenOrange County · 48,063 peopleBbetter than 57% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #214 of 634
264Carrollwoodunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 36,725 peopleBbetter than 56% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #253 of 634
265Ticeunincorporated, Lee County · 4,758 peopleBbetter than 56% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #385 of 634
266Woodvilleunincorporated, Leon County · 3,722 peopleBbetter than 56% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #558 of 634
267Ave Mariaunincorporated, Collier County · 8,258 peopleBbetter than 56% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #206 of 634
268Wedgefieldunincorporated, Orange County · 8,851 peopleBbetter than 56% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #275 of 634
269Palm Springs Northunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 5,410 peopleBbetter than 56% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #203 of 634
270South MiamiMiami-Dade County · 13,660 peopleBbetter than 56% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #213 of 634
271Union Parkunincorporated, Orange County · 10,615 peopleBbetter than 56% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #371 of 634
272South DaytonaVolusia County · 13,894 peopleBbetter than 56% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #398 of 634
273Three Oaksunincorporated, Lee County · 6,144 peopleBbetter than 55% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #273 of 634
274Brownsvilleunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 16,936 peopleBbetter than 55% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #459 of 634
275Horizon Westunincorporated, Orange County · 67,416 peopleB−better than 55% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #128 of 634
277Melbourne BeachBrevard County · 3,260 peopleB−better than 55% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #55 of 634
278Pompano BeachBroward County · 117,211 peopleB−better than 54% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #445 of 634
279New Port RicheyPasco County · 18,299 peopleB−better than 54% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #186 of 634
280Hudsonunincorporated, Pasco County · 11,254 peopleB−better than 54% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #335 of 634
281Jacksonville BeachDuval County · 23,615 peopleB−better than 54% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #74 of 634
282West MelbourneBrevard County · 31,285 peopleB−better than 54% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #97 of 634
283Land O' Lakesunincorporated, Pasco County · 38,910 peopleB−better than 54% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #211 of 634
284Opa-lockaMiami-Dade County · 16,177 peopleB−better than 54% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #440 of 634
285Ionaunincorporated, Lee County · 13,631 peopleB−better than 54% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #404 of 634
287Giffordunincorporated, Indian River County · 4,668 peopleB−better than 54% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #467 of 634
288Green Cove SpringsClay County · 10,079 peopleB−better than 53% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #192 of 634
289Port St. LucieSt. Lucie County · 268,062 peopleB−better than 53% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #512 of 634
291Ridge Manorunincorporated, Hernando County · 3,935 peopleB−better than 53% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #470 of 634
294Bee Ridgeunincorporated, Sarasota County · 10,334 peopleB−better than 52% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #80 of 634
296Fern Parkunincorporated, Seminole County · 7,981 peopleB−better than 52% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #58 of 634
297Palm Harborunincorporated, Pinellas County · 61,512 peopleB−better than 52% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #216 of 634
300Fort Pierce Northunincorporated, St. Lucie County · 7,224 peopleB−better than 52% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #439 of 634
302Doverunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 3,009 peopleB−better than 52% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #336 of 634
305Winter Beachunincorporated, Indian River County · 4,985 peopleB−better than 51% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #279 of 634
306Highland Cityunincorporated, Polk County · 13,276 peopleB−better than 51% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #479 of 634
307Lauderdale LakesBroward County · 36,898 peopleB−better than 51% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #508 of 634
308DeFuniak SpringsWalton County · 7,338 peopleB−better than 51% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #405 of 634
309Miami ShoresMiami-Dade County · 11,669 peopleB−better than 51% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #232 of 634
311Gouldingunincorporated, Escambia County · 3,734 peopleB−better than 51% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #546 of 634
312Madeira BeachPinellas County · 3,940 peopleB−better than 51% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #301 of 634
314St. Augustine Shoresunincorporated, St. Johns County · 9,462 peopleB−better than 50% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #57 of 634
315Orangetreeunincorporated, Collier County · 6,084 peopleB−better than 50% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #51 of 634
317Punta GordaCharlotte County · 20,383 peopleB−better than 50% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #270 of 634
320Broadview Parkunincorporated, Broward County · 7,119 peopleB−better than 49% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #329 of 634
324Fussels Cornerunincorporated, Polk County · 5,682 peopleB−better than 49% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #552 of 634
325Oakland ParkBroward County · 45,332 peopleB−better than 49% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #415 of 634
327Ridge Wood Heightsunincorporated, Sarasota County · 5,366 peopleB−better than 49% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #124 of 634
330Azalea Parkunincorporated, Orange County · 16,180 peopleB−better than 48% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #372 of 634
331North LauderdaleBroward County · 45,733 peopleB−better than 48% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #463 of 634
332Immokaleeunincorporated, Collier County · 26,361 peopleB−better than 48% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #299 of 634
333De Leon Springsunincorporated, Volusia County · 2,687 peopleB−better than 48% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #113 of 634
334Moon Lakeunincorporated, Pasco County · 4,638 peopleB−better than 48% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #187 of 634
336Florida Gulf Coast University College campusunincorporated, Lee County · 4,836 peopleB−better than 48% of U.S. towns·No overall grade
337Crawfordvilleunincorporated, Wakulla County · 5,732 peopleB−better than 47% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #88 of 634
339Altamonte SpringsSeminole County · 48,000 peopleB−better than 47% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #204 of 634
340Whitfieldunincorporated, Manatee County · 4,261 peopleB−better than 47% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #461 of 634
341Bradfordvilleunincorporated, Leon County · 18,953 peopleB−better than 47% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #123 of 634
342AventuraMiami-Dade County · 39,880 peopleB−better than 46% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #262 of 634
343Kendale Lakesunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 52,622 peopleB−better than 46% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #304 of 634
345South Patrick Shoresunincorporated, Brevard County · 7,030 peopleB−better than 46% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #43 of 634
346Leisure Cityunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 27,808 peopleB−better than 46% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #527 of 634
347Riviera BeachPalm Beach County · 39,357 peopleB−better than 46% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #557 of 634
349Celebrationunincorporated, Osceola County · 13,667 peopleB−better than 45% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #278 of 634
352Bithlounincorporated, Orange County · 10,486 peopleC+better than 44% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #364 of 634
353Fruitvilleunincorporated, Sarasota County · 15,172 peopleC+better than 44% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #71 of 634
354GreenacresPalm Beach County · 44,736 peopleC+better than 44% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #397 of 634
356Three Lakesunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 16,888 peopleC+better than 43% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #103 of 634
357Lely Resortunincorporated, Collier County · 8,582 peopleC+better than 43% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #191 of 634
358Seffnerunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 8,885 peopleC+better than 43% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #337 of 634
359The Meadowsunincorporated, Sarasota County · 5,492 peopleC+better than 43% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #84 of 634
360East Lake-Orient Parkunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 29,213 peopleC+better than 43% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #472 of 634
361Kendallunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 79,562 peopleC+better than 43% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #106 of 634
364Viera Eastunincorporated, Brevard County · 12,570 peopleC+better than 42% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #78 of 634
366Sawgrassunincorporated, St. Johns County · 4,929 peopleC+better than 42% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #37 of 634
368West MiamiMiami-Dade County · 7,125 peopleC+better than 41% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #300 of 634
369BrooksvilleHernando County · 10,145 peopleC+better than 41% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #498 of 634
373Wallaceunincorporated, Santa Rosa County · 4,202 peopleC+better than 40% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #31 of 634
376Lake Clarke ShoresPalm Beach County · 3,597 peopleC+better than 40% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #50 of 634
377Ormond-by-the-Seaunincorporated, Volusia County · 7,146 peopleC+better than 40% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #419 of 634
379Lecantounincorporated, Citrus County · 7,398 peopleC+better than 40% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #516 of 634
380Clarconaunincorporated, Orange County · 3,850 peopleC+better than 39% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #227 of 634
384Hialeah GardensMiami-Dade County · 22,777 peopleC+better than 39% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #257 of 634
385Paceunincorporated, Santa Rosa County · 26,282 peopleC+better than 39% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #152 of 634
386Gonzalezunincorporated, Escambia County · 14,458 peopleC+better than 39% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #412 of 634
387Hurlburt Fieldunincorporated, Okaloosa County · 2,951 peopleC+better than 39% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #250 of 634
388Memphisunincorporated, Manatee County · 9,185 peopleC+better than 38% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #429 of 634
389Palm Cityunincorporated, Martin County · 26,371 peopleC+better than 38% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #183 of 634
390Mangounincorporated, Hillsborough County · 13,242 peopleC+better than 38% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #528 of 634
392Four Cornersunincorporated, Lake County · 65,048 peopleC+better than 38% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #462 of 634
393Cypress Lakeunincorporated, Lee County · 13,032 peopleC+better than 38% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #287 of 634
394Charlotte Harborunincorporated, Charlotte County · 4,239 peopleC+better than 38% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #469 of 634
395Floral Cityunincorporated, Citrus County · 5,437 peopleC+better than 38% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #559 of 634
396Port Charlotteunincorporated, Charlotte County · 66,133 peopleC+better than 38% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #542 of 634
397Clevelandunincorporated, Charlotte County · 2,683 peopleC+better than 38% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #327 of 634
398Belle GladePalm Beach County · 17,241 peopleC+better than 38% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #471 of 634
399Pinellas ParkPinellas County · 52,295 peopleC+better than 38% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #433 of 634
400Pensacola Stationunincorporated, Escambia County · 5,281 peopleC+better than 37% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #517 of 634
402Lake Sarasotaunincorporated, Sarasota County · 3,595 peopleC+better than 37% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #60 of 634
403Myrtle Groveunincorporated, Escambia County · 15,595 peopleC+better than 37% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #465 of 634
404Pine Manorunincorporated, Lee County · 3,660 peopleC+better than 37% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #585 of 634
406West Little Riverunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 33,890 peopleC+better than 37% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #428 of 634
407Westchaseunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 24,885 peopleC+better than 36% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #144 of 634
408Progress Villageunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 10,450 peopleC+better than 36% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #271 of 634
409Valricounincorporated, Hillsborough County · 40,239 peopleC+better than 36% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #386 of 634
410Miramar Beachunincorporated, Walton County · 8,902 peopleC+better than 36% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #85 of 634
411Ellentonunincorporated, Manatee County · 5,133 peopleC+better than 36% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #164 of 634
412Palm River-Clair Melunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 27,844 peopleC+better than 36% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #450 of 634
414Lehigh Acresunincorporated, Lee County · 132,353 peopleC+better than 36% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #584 of 634
415Wekiwa Springsunincorporated, Seminole County · 23,915 peopleC+better than 36% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #30 of 634
416Taftunincorporated, Orange County · 2,730 peopleC+better than 36% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #65 of 634
417Inwoodunincorporated, Polk County · 7,556 peopleC+better than 36% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #601 of 634
418Bloomingdaleunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 23,827 peopleC+better than 35% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #283 of 634
420Port St. Johnunincorporated, Brevard County · 25,120 peopleC+better than 35% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #319 of 634
421Palm Valleyunincorporated, St. Johns County · 19,796 peopleC+better than 35% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #3 of 634
422South Brooksvilleunincorporated, Hernando County · 5,099 peopleCbetter than 35% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #444 of 634
423Wesley Chapelunincorporated, Pasco County · 76,011 peopleCbetter than 35% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #215 of 634
424Lelyunincorporated, Collier County · 3,804 peopleCbetter than 35% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #167 of 634
425Orlovistaunincorporated, Orange County · 6,890 peopleCbetter than 34% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #487 of 634
427West Lealmanunincorporated, Pinellas County · 14,944 peopleCbetter than 34% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #284 of 634
429Bellviewunincorporated, Escambia County · 26,488 peopleCbetter than 34% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #551 of 634
430The Acreageunincorporated, Palm Beach County · 40,843 peopleCbetter than 34% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #252 of 634
431Vamounincorporated, Sarasota County · 2,936 peopleCbetter than 34% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #9 of 634
432Palmetto Estatesunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 16,129 peopleCbetter than 34% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #295 of 634
433Tamiamiunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 49,752 peopleCbetter than 34% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #303 of 634
434Trinityunincorporated, Pasco County · 18,907 peopleCbetter than 34% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #226 of 634
435Odessaunincorporated, Pasco County · 8,381 peopleCbetter than 34% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #178 of 634
436Sharpesunincorporated, Brevard County · 2,840 peopleCbetter than 34% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #292 of 634
437On Top of the Worldunincorporated, Marion County · 16,007 peopleCbetter than 34% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #569 of 634
438Meadow Woodsunincorporated, Orange County · 42,852 peopleCbetter than 33% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #200 of 634
441South Miami Heightsunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 38,766 peopleCbetter than 33% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #425 of 634
442Bellair-Meadowbrook Terraceunincorporated, Clay County · 14,755 peopleCbetter than 33% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #151 of 634
443Citrus Parkunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 28,804 peopleCbetter than 32% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #315 of 634
446Conwayunincorporated, Orange County · 12,928 peopleCbetter than 32% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #147 of 634
447Mangonia ParkPalm Beach County · 2,667 peopleCbetter than 32% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #564 of 634
448Fort Myers Shoresunincorporated, Lee County · 5,946 peopleCbetter than 32% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #541 of 634
449Middleburgunincorporated, Clay County · 11,644 peopleCbetter than 31% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #75 of 634
450Island Walkunincorporated, Collier County · 2,722 peopleCbetter than 31% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #190 of 634
451The Villagesunincorporated, Marion County · 83,498 peopleCbetter than 31% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #105 of 634
452Princetonunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 42,625 peopleCbetter than 31% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #235 of 634
453East Miltonunincorporated, Santa Rosa County · 14,783 peopleCbetter than 30% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #137 of 634
455Miami GardensMiami-Dade County · 113,579 peopleCbetter than 30% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #507 of 634
457Sugarmill Woodsunincorporated, Citrus County · 10,782 peopleCbetter than 30% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #582 of 634
459Southeast Arcadiaunincorporated, DeSoto County · 7,555 peopleCbetter than 30% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #628 of 634
460Pine Hillsunincorporated, Orange County · 80,105 peopleCbetter than 30% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #522 of 634
461Eglin AFBunincorporated, Okaloosa County · 2,778 peopleCbetter than 30% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #173 of 634
462Cypress Gardensunincorporated, Polk County · 10,077 peopleCbetter than 30% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #539 of 634
463Cortezunincorporated, Manatee County · 5,205 peopleCbetter than 30% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #442 of 634
464Kenneth CityPinellas County · 4,868 peopleCbetter than 30% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #276 of 634
468Gladeviewunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 16,655 peopleCbetter than 30% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #488 of 634
470Richmond Heightsunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 9,992 peopleCbetter than 29% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #373 of 634
471Palm SpringsPalm Beach County · 28,303 peopleCbetter than 29% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #380 of 634
474Brentunincorporated, Escambia County · 23,813 peopleCbetter than 29% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #468 of 634
475Ocean Cityunincorporated, Okaloosa County · 5,941 peopleCbetter than 28% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #260 of 634
476Sarasota Springsunincorporated, Sarasota County · 12,611 peopleCbetter than 28% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #90 of 634
477Alafayaunincorporated, Orange County · 92,449 peopleCbetter than 28% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #217 of 634
478Biscayne ParkMiami-Dade County · 3,062 peopleCbetter than 28% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #218 of 634
479Fort Pierce Southunincorporated, St. Lucie County · 5,028 peopleCbetter than 28% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #548 of 634
481Southchaseunincorporated, Orange County · 13,981 peopleCbetter than 28% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #281 of 634
482West Vero Corridorunincorporated, Indian River County · 10,461 peopleCbetter than 27% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #313 of 634
483Venice Gardensunincorporated, Sarasota County · 3,280 peopleCbetter than 27% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #107 of 634
484Glenvar Heightsunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 19,395 peopleCbetter than 27% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #119 of 634
485Brookridgeunincorporated, Hernando County · 4,923 peopleCbetter than 27% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #237 of 634
486Willow Oakunincorporated, Polk County · 7,454 peopleCbetter than 27% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #621 of 634
487Tangerineunincorporated, Orange County · 4,326 peopleCbetter than 27% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #116 of 634
488Westgateunincorporated, Palm Beach County · 8,151 peopleCbetter than 27% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #443 of 634
489Lake Magdaleneunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 32,083 peopleCbetter than 27% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #322 of 634
490North River Shoresunincorporated, Martin County · 3,633 peopleCbetter than 27% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #362 of 634
491Shady Hillsunincorporated, Pasco County · 11,983 peopleCbetter than 27% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #244 of 634
492Loughmanunincorporated, Polk County · 7,591 peopleCbetter than 26% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #554 of 634
495Jupiter Farmsunincorporated, Palm Beach County · 12,945 peopleCbetter than 26% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #131 of 634
496Lealmanunincorporated, Pinellas County · 20,567 peopleCbetter than 26% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #391 of 634
497South Sarasotaunincorporated, Sarasota County · 4,837 peopleCbetter than 26% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #177 of 634
498Country Walkunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 19,291 peopleCbetter than 26% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #99 of 634
499OkeechobeeOkeechobee County · 5,811 peopleCbetter than 26% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #590 of 634
500Gatewayunincorporated, Lee County · 11,176 peopleCbetter than 26% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #357 of 634
501River Ridgeunincorporated, Pasco County · 5,149 peopleCbetter than 26% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #171 of 634
502SweetwaterMiami-Dade County · 20,828 peopleCbetter than 25% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #351 of 634
504Bayshore Gardensunincorporated, Manatee County · 18,131 peopleCbetter than 25% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #501 of 634
505Asbury Lakeunincorporated, Clay County · 14,458 peopleCbetter than 25% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #69 of 634
506Lakeland Highlandsunincorporated, Polk County · 12,102 peopleCbetter than 25% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #325 of 634
507Loxahatchee GrovesPalm Beach County · 3,549 peopleC−better than 25% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #146 of 634
508Richmond Westunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 35,593 peopleC−better than 25% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #212 of 634
509San Castleunincorporated, Palm Beach County · 3,052 peopleC−better than 24% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #481 of 634
510Warm Mineral Springsunincorporated, Sarasota County · 4,470 peopleC−better than 24% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #13 of 634
511Lighthouse PointBroward County · 10,756 peopleC−better than 24% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #93 of 634
512Upper Grand Lagoonunincorporated, Bay County · 17,232 peopleC−better than 24% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #199 of 634
513Bay Hillunincorporated, Orange County · 4,512 peopleC−better than 24% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #126 of 634
514Universityunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 48,127 peopleC−better than 24% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #434 of 634
515Pinewoodunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 18,114 peopleC−better than 24% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #515 of 634
516Lake Belvedere Estatesunincorporated, Palm Beach County · 2,672 peopleC−better than 24% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #524 of 634
517Hernando Beachunincorporated, Hernando County · 2,675 peopleC−better than 24% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #502 of 634
518MonticelloJefferson County · 2,767 peopleC−better than 24% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #592 of 634
519Brandonunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 119,767 peopleC−better than 24% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #356 of 634
520Westwood Lakesunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 10,553 peopleC−better than 23% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #330 of 634
521North Bay VillageMiami-Dade County · 8,099 peopleC−better than 23% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #94 of 634
522Golden Gateunincorporated, Collier County · 29,234 peopleC−better than 23% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #359 of 634
524East Bronsonunincorporated, Levy County · 2,649 peopleC−better than 23% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #289 of 634
525Pebble Creekunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 10,447 peopleC−better than 23% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #145 of 634
526Liberty Triangleunincorporated, Marion County · 24,888 peopleC−better than 23% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #563 of 634
527Fountainebleauunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 55,665 peopleC−better than 23% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #194 of 634
528Chevalunincorporated, Hillsborough County · 13,969 peopleC−better than 23% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #230 of 634
529Goldenrodunincorporated, Orange County · 12,878 peopleC−better than 23% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #290 of 634
530Alturasunincorporated, Polk County · 4,581 peopleC−better than 22% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #553 of 634
531Vero Beach Southunincorporated, Indian River County · 30,344 peopleC−better than 22% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #193 of 634
532South Apopkaunincorporated, Orange County · 7,300 peopleC−better than 22% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #424 of 634
534Cedar Groveunincorporated, Bay County · 3,802 peopleC−better than 21% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #196 of 634
536Watergateunincorporated, Palm Beach County · 3,782 peopleC−better than 21% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #500 of 634
537PinecrestMiami-Dade County · 18,635 peopleC−better than 21% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #17 of 634
538Zephyrhills Southunincorporated, Pasco County · 5,008 peopleC−better than 21% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #96 of 634
539Sunsetunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 13,535 peopleC−better than 21% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #95 of 634
540Dade City Northunincorporated, Pasco County · 2,803 peopleC−better than 21% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #409 of 634
541Bagdadunincorporated, Santa Rosa County · 4,466 peopleC−better than 20% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #1 of 634
542Silver Springs Shoresunincorporated, Marion County · 28,537 peopleC−better than 20% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #603 of 634
543Ensleyunincorporated, Escambia County · 23,760 peopleC−better than 20% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #556 of 634
545The Crossingsunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 22,963 peopleC−better than 20% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #141 of 634
546Fruit Coveunincorporated, St. Johns County · 35,877 peopleC−better than 19% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #7 of 634
547West Pensacolaunincorporated, Escambia County · 20,665 peopleC−better than 19% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #540 of 634
548Spring Hillunincorporated, Hernando County · 119,983 peopleC−better than 19% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #454 of 634
549Harbour Heightsunincorporated, Charlotte County · 4,289 peopleC−better than 19% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #588 of 634
551Jasmine Estatesunincorporated, Pasco County · 23,571 peopleC−better than 19% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #426 of 634
552Sky Lakeunincorporated, Orange County · 8,116 peopleC−better than 19% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #382 of 634
554West Perrineunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 11,162 peopleC−better than 18% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #427 of 634
555Pine Ridgeunincorporated, Citrus County · 10,762 peopleC−better than 18% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #572 of 634
556Lake Lorraineunincorporated, Okaloosa County · 6,903 peopleC−better than 18% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #41 of 634
557Lake Panasoffkeeunincorporated, Sumter County · 4,768 peopleC−better than 18% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #247 of 634
558Naranjaunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 15,796 peopleC−better than 17% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #549 of 634
559Yuleeunincorporated, Nassau County · 16,648 peopleC−better than 17% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #34 of 634
560Monturaunincorporated, Hendry County · 4,121 peopleC−better than 17% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #634 of 634
561Lockhartunincorporated, Orange County · 15,371 peopleC−better than 16% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #389 of 634
562Citrus Springsunincorporated, Citrus County · 12,215 peopleC−better than 16% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #578 of 634
563June Parkunincorporated, Brevard County · 4,255 peopleC−better than 16% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #108 of 634
564High Pointunincorporated, Hernando County · 3,548 peopleC−better than 16% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #195 of 634
565Beverly Hillsunincorporated, Citrus County · 9,650 peopleC−better than 16% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #576 of 634
566Lauderdale-by-the-SeaBroward County · 6,280 peopleC−better than 15% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #83 of 634
567Whiskey Creekunincorporated, Lee County · 5,371 peopleDbetter than 15% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #308 of 634
568Wahnetaunincorporated, Polk County · 3,876 peopleDbetter than 15% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #599 of 634
569Ferry Passunincorporated, Escambia County · 30,053 peopleDbetter than 15% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #473 of 634
570Pine Castleunincorporated, Orange County · 10,371 peopleDbetter than 15% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #497 of 634
571Naples Manorunincorporated, Collier County · 5,501 peopleDbetter than 14% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #491 of 634
572Holidayunincorporated, Pasco County · 22,785 peopleDbetter than 14% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #384 of 634
573Seminole Manorunincorporated, Palm Beach County · 2,678 peopleDbetter than 14% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #477 of 634
574Lochmoor Waterway Estatesunincorporated, Lee County · 6,511 peopleDbetter than 14% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #358 of 634
575Harbor Bluffsunincorporated, Pinellas County · 3,076 peopleDbetter than 13% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #179 of 634
577New Port Richey Eastunincorporated, Pasco County · 11,939 peopleDbetter than 13% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #446 of 634
578Combee Settlementunincorporated, Polk County · 5,242 peopleDbetter than 13% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #620 of 634
579San Carlos Parkunincorporated, Lee County · 19,159 peopleDbetter than 13% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #309 of 634
580Zephyrhills Westunincorporated, Pasco County · 5,980 peopleDbetter than 13% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #48 of 634
581Cocoa Westunincorporated, Brevard County · 5,923 peopleDbetter than 12% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #430 of 634
582Egypt Lake-Letounincorporated, Hillsborough County · 35,873 peopleDbetter than 12% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #513 of 634
583Inverness Highlands Northunincorporated, Citrus County · 2,830 peopleDbetter than 12% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #208 of 634
584Lakesideunincorporated, Clay County · 32,105 peopleDbetter than 12% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #160 of 634
585Pelican Marshunincorporated, Collier County · 2,617 peopleDbetter than 12% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #28 of 634
586Pretty Bayouunincorporated, Bay County · 2,906 peopleDbetter than 11% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #158 of 634
587Homosassa Springsunincorporated, Citrus County · 15,701 peopleDbetter than 11% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #562 of 634
588Citrus Hillsunincorporated, Citrus County · 9,304 peopleDbetter than 11% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #514 of 634
589Bardmoorunincorporated, Pinellas County · 10,292 peopleDbetter than 11% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #98 of 634
590McGregorunincorporated, Lee County · 8,490 peopleDbetter than 11% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #246 of 634
591Elfersunincorporated, Pasco County · 15,006 peopleDbetter than 11% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #291 of 634
592Bayonet Pointunincorporated, Pasco County · 23,822 peopleDbetter than 11% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #370 of 634
593Holden Heightsunincorporated, Orange County · 3,286 peopleDbetter than 10% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #56 of 634
594Pasadena Hillsunincorporated, Pasco County · 13,505 peopleDbetter than 10% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #221 of 634
595Southgateunincorporated, Sarasota County · 5,772 peopleDbetter than 10% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #44 of 634
596Zellwoodunincorporated, Orange County · 3,228 peopleDbetter than 10% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #39 of 634
597Forest Cityunincorporated, Seminole County · 15,312 peopleDbetter than 10% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #33 of 634
598West Bradentonunincorporated, Manatee County · 3,991 peopleDbetter than 10% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #118 of 634
599Highland BeachPalm Beach County · 4,328 peopleDbetter than 9% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #102 of 634
600Doctor Phillipsunincorporated, Orange County · 12,984 peopleDbetter than 9% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #288 of 634
601Grenelefeunincorporated, Polk County · 2,797 peopleDbetter than 9% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #632 of 634
602Watertownunincorporated, Columbia County · 3,068 peopleDbetter than 9% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #377 of 634
603Midwayunincorporated, Santa Rosa County · 21,317 peopleDbetter than 9% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #168 of 634
604Verona Walkunincorporated, Collier County · 2,695 peopleDbetter than 9% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #431 of 634
605Crooked Lake Parkunincorporated, Polk County · 2,641 peopleDbetter than 9% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #602 of 634
606Marion Oaksunincorporated, Marion County · 23,972 peopleDbetter than 8% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #609 of 634
607Crystal Lakeunincorporated, Polk County · 5,451 peopleDbetter than 8% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #579 of 634
608Flagler Estatesunincorporated, St. Johns County · 4,321 peopleDbetter than 7% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #140 of 634
609Point Bakerunincorporated, Santa Rosa County · 3,976 peopleDbetter than 7% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #400 of 634
610Fairview Shoresunincorporated, Orange County · 11,844 peopleDbetter than 7% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #156 of 634
611Heathrowunincorporated, Seminole County · 6,769 peopleDbetter than 7% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #10 of 634
612Westviewunincorporated, Miami-Dade County · 12,107 peopleDbetter than 7% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #355 of 634
613South Highpointunincorporated, Pinellas County · 4,174 peopleDbetter than 7% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #374 of 634
614Suncoast Estatesunincorporated, Lee County · 4,369 peopleDbetter than 7% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #460 of 634
615North Brooksvilleunincorporated, Hernando County · 4,227 peopleDbetter than 6% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #353 of 634
616Rio Pinarunincorporated, Orange County · 4,985 peopleDbetter than 6% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #310 of 634
617Naples Parkunincorporated, Collier County · 5,122 peopleDbetter than 5% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #27 of 634
618Port LaBelleunincorporated, Glades County · 7,923 peopleD−better than 5% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #633 of 634
619Wrightunincorporated, Okaloosa County · 27,927 peopleD−better than 5% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #258 of 634
620Fuller Heightsunincorporated, Polk County · 10,083 peopleD−better than 4% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #580 of 634
621Oak Ridgeunincorporated, Orange County · 23,364 peopleD−better than 4% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #511 of 634
622Inverness Highlands Southunincorporated, Citrus County · 7,449 peopleD−better than 4% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #571 of 634
623Medullaunincorporated, Polk County · 10,985 peopleD−better than 4% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #545 of 634
624West DeLandunincorporated, Volusia County · 3,632 peopleD−better than 4% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #268 of 634
625Kensington Parkunincorporated, Sarasota County · 3,916 peopleD−better than 4% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #4 of 634
626Gulf Gateunincorporated, Sarasota County · 7,998 peopleD−better than 3% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #189 of 634
627Rainbow Lakes Estatesunincorporated, Levy County · 3,762 peopleD−better than 3% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #604 of 634
628Kathleenunincorporated, Polk County · 7,201 peopleD−better than 3% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #625 of 634
629South Bradentonunincorporated, Manatee County · 25,990 peopleD−better than 3% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #387 of 634
630Pea Ridgeunincorporated, Santa Rosa County · 3,560 peopleD−better than 3% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #6 of 634
631Vero Lake Estatesunincorporated, Indian River County · 6,559 peopleD−better than 2% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #136 of 634
632Samosetunincorporated, Manatee County · 5,284 peopleD−better than 2% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #530 of 634
633Williston Highlandsunincorporated, Levy County · 3,666 peopleD−better than 2% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #264 of 634
T634Hill 'n Daleunincorporated, Hernando County · 3,083 peopleD−among the lowest in the U.S.·Overall C · #348 of 634
T634Meadow Oaksunincorporated, Pasco County · 3,705 peopleD−among the lowest in the U.S.·Overall C+ · #280 of 634
T634Timber Pinesunincorporated, Hernando County · 5,007 peopleD−among the lowest in the U.S.·Overall C− · #456 of 634
T634West Samosetunincorporated, Manatee County · 7,429 peopleD−among the lowest in the U.S.·Overall D · #537 of 634
T634Zephyrhills Northunincorporated, Pasco County · 2,831 peopleD−among the lowest in the U.S.·Overall C+ · #267 of 634
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Which Florida town is best for the outdoors?
Juno Beach (Palm Beach County) ranks first on outdoors among 638 towns, with an A+; Cocoa Beach and Big Pine Key follow.
How are these towns ranked?
The Outdoors grade, a character grade (not part of the overall): the share of land conserved and the trail miles per square mile. Towns are sorted on the grade’s score; the letter and rank are the same as on each town’s page. How grades work.
Why isn’t my town on this list?
The list covers towns of 2,500+ residents with a outdoors grade (638 in Florida). Smaller towns have the grade on their page but no rank. Every town is on the Florida page.
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