Babson Park, Florida
Babson Park is a community of 1,093 people in Polk County, Florida.
Why visit Babson Park
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Webber International University, Babson Park Woman's Club, Casa De Josefina and Ridge Audubon Nature Reserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 50°F.
Weather in Babson Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Babson Park
Babson Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Polk County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Babson Park had a population of 1,330. It is also the home of Webber International University.
From the Wikipedia article Babson Park, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Webber International University
School · 0.6 mi
In Babson Park, Florida, USA.Webber International University, also known as Webber, is a not-for-profit private institution of higher education.
Museums and landmarks2
Babson Park Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Club and historic clubhouse in Babson Park, Florida, USA
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Casa De Josefina
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Ridge Audubon Nature Reserve
Hiking and trails · 0.6 mi
200 N Crooked Lake Drive, Babson Park
sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes1
Crooked Bass Grill and Tavern
Restaurant · Bar And Grill
1010 North Scenic Highway, Babson Park
Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00
History
The original name of the general area was Cody Villa, after the Cody family that moved there in the 1890s. Later, the community was known as Crooked Lake after the adjacent body of water of the same name. In 1923, economist and entrepreneur Roger Babson purchased approximately 400 acres of land in the Crooked Lake townsite with the intention of creating his own town. The town was soon renamed from Crooked Lake to Babson Park after him.
From the History section of Babson Park, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School
School · 4.8 mi
501 Mcleod Rd, Frostproof
Map of Babson Park
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 50°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 78°F | 53°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 82°F | 56°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 86°F | 61°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 90°F | 66°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 8.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 7.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 73°F | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 72°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 66°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 58°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 76°F | 53°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mtn Lake (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Polk County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2023-08-28: Tropical Storm Idalia (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Avon Park Executive Airport (AVO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Lake Wales 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Cypress Gardens 15 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Avon Park 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Bartow 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Winter Haven 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Poinciana 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Haines City 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Highland City 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Davenport 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Auburndale 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- USPS Babson Park, FL - 33827, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Casa de Josefina, Harriet Duncan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Babson Park Womans Club01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Crooked Lake Florida looking West at Sundown July 2024, Trevorrrrvalent, CC BY 4.0
- Hillcrest Heights (FL) Town Hall, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
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