




Winter Haven, Florida
Winter Haven, FL Profile
Winter Haven, FL, population 26,487 , is located
in Florida's Polk county,
about 41.7 miles from Orlando and 44.6 miles from Tampa.
In the 90's the population of Winter Haven has grown by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Winter Haven has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Winter Haven area were higher than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Florida average.
Winter Haven Statistics
Winter Haven Gender Information
Males in Winter Haven: 12,180 (46%)
Females in Winter Haven: 14,307 (54%)
As % of Population in Winter Haven
Race Diversity in Winter Haven
White: 72%
African American: 23%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Winter Haven
Age Diversity in Winter Haven
Median Age in Winter Haven: 44.0 (Males in Winter Haven: 41.2, Females in Winter Haven: 46.8)
Winter Haven Males Under 20: 12%
Winter Haven Females Under 20: 11%
Winter Haven Males 20 to 40: 11%
Winter Haven Females 20 to 40: 11%
Winter Haven Males 40 to 60: 11%
Winter Haven Females 40 to 60: 12%
Winter Haven Males Over 60: 13%
Winter Haven Females Over 60: 19%
Economics in Winter Haven
Winter Haven Household Average Size: 2.17 people
Winter Haven Median Household Income: $ 31,884
Winter Haven Median Value of Homes: $ 64,700
Law Enforcement in Winter Haven
Reported crimes in the Winter Haven area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 29
Robbery: 82
Aggravated assault: 106
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 807
Burglary: 457
Larceny-theft: 1,755
Motor vehicle theft: 185
Arson: 10
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 8,909
Winter Haven Location Information
Elevation: 170 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 12.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 7.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Winter Haven
Inwood 2.2 Miles
Jan Phyl Village 2.4 Miles
Cypress Gardens 3.3 Miles
Eagle Lake 3.4 Miles
Auburndale 4.5 Miles
Wahneta 4.8 Miles
Lake Alfred 4.9 Miles
Lake Hamilton 6.6 Miles
Dundee 6.9 Miles
Waverly 7.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Winter Haven
(Population 100,000+)
Orlando 41.7 Miles
Tampa 44.6 Miles
St Petersburg 60.4 Miles
Clearwater 65.3 Miles
Cape Coral 101.8 Miles
Coral Springs 150.9 Miles
Jacksonville 159.8 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 163.9 Miles
Pembroke Pines 167.8 Miles
Hollywood 169.9 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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