Indian River County, FL

County in Florida, South · ranked on 40 metrics

Rank among US counties

Indian River County, FL is a county in Florida with a population of 174,038 (408th of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 100th of 2,916), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (518th of 3,094), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (845th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,683rd of 3,092), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,256th of 3,094).

Population
174K
408th highest of 3,094
Density
346.0
390th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
8.47%
356th highest of 3,094
Area
503
2,033rd highest of 3,094
Region
South
Florida

At a glance

Median household income
$73,491
946th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$351,500
410th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$1,357
355th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.7%
759th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
11.1%
2,086th highest of 3,094
College degree
33.8%
518th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
27.5%
2,816th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
13.4%
713th highest of 2,916
Average commute
24 minutes
1,617th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
89.9%
845th highest of 3,094
Climate
73.1°F average
62°F in January, 82°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +27.4
63.4% Republican, 36.0% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Heating Degree Days per Year519
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 13th of 3,050
  2. Adults with Obesity (%)27.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 100th of 2,916
  3. Adults with Depression (%)18.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 166th of 2,916
  4. Adults Who Smoke (%)12.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 373rd of 2,916
  5. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)21.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 460th of 2,916
  6. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)33.8%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    518th of 3,094
  7. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)16.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 620th of 2,916
  8. Adults with Diabetes (%)9.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 704th of 2,916
  9. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)89.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    845th of 3,094
  10. Median Household Income$73,491
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    946th of 3,093

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Cooling Degree Days per Year3,500
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    3,004th of 3,050
  2. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$1,357
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,735th of 3,090
  3. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$351,500
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,683rd of 3,092
  4. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)13.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,192nd of 2,916
  5. Unemployment Rate (%)4.7%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 2,256th of 3,094
  6. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)37.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,622nd of 3,094
  7. Average Commute (Minutes)23.8
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,478th of 3,094
  8. Median Income$73,491
    Poorest Counties
    946th of 2,000
  9. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)75.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,324th of 2,916
  10. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,138th of 2,916

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (70), weakest Economics (50). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 15 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Flagler County, FL91% similar
    Compared on 14 of 15
  2. Brevard County, FL91% similar
    Compared on 13 of 15
  3. Charlotte County, FL90% similar
    Compared on 11 of 15
  4. St. Lucie County, FL87% similar
    Compared on 13 of 15
  5. Volusia County, FL86% similar
    Compared on 12 of 15

Quick answers

What is the population of Indian River County, FL?
Indian River County, FL has a population of 174,038, 408th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Indian River County, FL rank best at?
Among US counties, Indian River County, FL ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 100th of 2,916); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (518th of 3,094); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (845th of 3,094).
Where does Indian River County, FL rank worst?
Indian River County, FL ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,683rd of 3,092); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,256th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Indian River County, FL?
Rankodex ranks Indian River County, FL on 40 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

40 metrics with a value for this place, in 10 topics