Hillsborough County, Florida
Hillsborough County is located in west-central Florida, on the Gulf coast. It is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area. The county has a total area of 1,266 square miles, with 1,020 square miles of land and 246 square miles (19.4%) of water. It is bordered by Pasco County to the north, Polk County to the east, Manatee County to the south, and Pinellas County to the west, with the Gulf of Mexico along its western coastline.
Demographics
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Hillsborough County had a population of 1,459,762, making it the fourth most populous county in Florida. The racial makeup was 52.6% White, 16.3% Black or African American, 4.9% Asian, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 25.6% from other races or two or more races. Additionally, 30.9% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The 2024 population estimate for Hillsborough County is 1,557,655, with a growth rate of 1.44% from 2023.
Climate and Natural Disasters
Hillsborough County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. Average highs are around 90°F in July, and average lows are around 55°F in January. Due to its Gulf Coast location, the county is highly vulnerable to hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding, and tornadoes. Major hurricanes that have impacted Hillsborough include Hurricane Donna in 1960, Hurricane Elena in 1985, Hurricane Frances in 2004, and Hurricane Irma in 2017, which caused widespread damage and power outages.
Denied or Delayed Claims and Bad Faith Practices
Hillsborough County residents purchase insurance coverage to protect their property during natural disasters. Often, insurance companies employ tactics to deny full compensation and may engage in bad faith practices to minimize coverage. Besides property issues, the numerous businesses in Hillsborough County result in frequent contractual disputes and other civil litigation.
Property Damage Attorney in Hillsborough County, Florida
If your claim has been wrongfully disputed or denied, contact Fauntleroy & Satmary, P.A. Our attorneys advocate for the rights of insurance policyholders throughout Hillsborough County and other regions in Florida. We are well-versed in Florida law and will apply our knowledge to your case to achieve the best possible outcome.
To schedule a consultation with Fauntleroy & Satmary, contact us online or call (813) 835-8888. We serve clients in Hillsborough County and throughout the state of Florida.
Cities We Serve in Hillsborough County, Florida:
- Apollo Beach
- Brandon
- Carrollwood
- Citrus Park
- Lutz
- Plant City
- Riverview
- Ruskin
- Seffner
- Sun City Center
- Tampa
- Temple Terrace
- Thonotosassa
- Valrico