Polk County, Florida
Polk County is located in central Florida, part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven metropolitan area. It has a total area of 2,011 square miles, with 1,798 square miles of land and 213 square miles (10.6%) of water. Polk County is bordered by Osceola County to the east, Hardee and Manatee counties to the southwest, Hillsborough County to the west, and Lake, Sumter, and Orange counties to the north.
Demographics
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Polk County had a population of 725,046. The racial makeup was 70.8% White, 16.4% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 10.6% from other races or two or more races. Additionally, 24.9% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The 2024 estimated population for Polk County is 848,278, with a growth rate of 3.66% since 2020.
Climate and Natural Disasters
Polk County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. Average highs are around 92°F in July, and average lows are near 55°F in January. The county experiences frequent thunderstorm activity during the warm season. Polk County is vulnerable to hurricanes, tropical storms, and their associated hazards like flooding, storm surge, tornadoes, and damaging winds during hurricane season from June through November. The county was severely impacted by Hurricane Charley in 2004, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane near Cayo Costa, producing catastrophic wind damage across Polk County.
Denied or Delayed Claims and Bad Faith Practices
Polk 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 Polk County result in frequent contractual disputes and other civil litigation.
Property Damage Attorney in Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County and throughout the state of Florida.
Cities We Serve in Polk County, Florida:
- Auburndale
- Bartow
- Davenport
- Dundee
- Eagle Lake
- Fort Meade
- Frostproof
- Haines City
- Lake Alfred
- Lake Wales
- Lakeland
- Mulberry
- Polk City
- Wahneta
- Winter Haven