Locations in Florida

Regional Analysis for Florida

A total of 223 destinations across 6 categories define the service landscape of Florida, reaching approximately 220,497,615 residents in 615 incorporated communities. The 30-minute driving radius used to define each location's catchment area captures the realistic extent of everyday travel for shopping, healthcare, and transportation. At an average of 988,778 residents per catchment, the data reflects both the concentrated population centers of Florida's urban areas and the more dispersed settlement patterns of its rural regions. The following sections provide a detailed breakdown of regional service coverage, highlighting the locations, categories, and geographic patterns that characterize access across Florida.

Top service hubs

The regional service landscape of Florida is dominated by a handful of high-reach destinations. Walmart Neighborhood Market, a Walmart in Hollywood, leads all locations with a catchment population of 2,538,944 across 20 communities, making it the single most significant service hub in the state. The top 10 locations by catchment population account for a combined 24,344,871 residents, representing 11% of all population coverage. Close behind is Target (Target, Hollywood), serving 2,501,972 residents across its 30-minute radius. This concentration of service access around a limited number of high-capacity hubs is characteristic of Florida's settlement pattern, where population density and road infrastructure tend to cluster around established metropolitan areas. Locations outside these primary corridors serve smaller but still meaningful catchment populations, connecting rural and semi-rural communities to essential services.

Urban and rural coverage

Coverage patterns in Florida reveal a significant divide between urban and rural service access. 218 locations operate in predominantly urban or suburban settings, where dense road networks and concentrated populations yield large catchment areas. In contrast, 5 locations serve rural communities where populations are smaller and more dispersed. Most service areas in Florida are centered on urban or suburban communities, where population density and road connectivity create the conditions for high-reach catchment zones. The state's urban settlement pattern means that most residents benefit from multiple nearby service options and short travel times. With a median catchment population of 991,735 and an average of 988,778, catchment populations are relatively evenly distributed across locations, without extreme outliers dominating the average. This disparity highlights the geographic challenges that affect service access in Florida's less densely populated regions.

Largest Service Areas in Florida

The table below presents all 223 mapped locations in Florida, ranked by the total population within a 30-minute drive. The largest service area belongs to Walmart Neighborhood Market, a Walmart in Hollywood, reaching 2,538,944 residents across 20 communities. At the other end of the spectrum, Florida Keys Marathon International Airport serves the smallest catchment with 11,416 residents. This range illustrates the geographic diversity of Florida, from densely populated metropolitan corridors to more isolated rural destinations.

Retail Access in Florida

With 145 retail destinations mapped in Florida, including Target, Walmart, and Costco stores, approximately 150,508,381 residents live within a 30-minute drive of at least one major retailer. The largest retail catchment belongs to Walmart Neighborhood Market in Hollywood, serving 2,538,944 residents. The footprint of these retail operations speaks to Florida's commercial geography, where location decisions are driven by population clusters, highway access, and regional market dynamics. Each retail location serves an average catchment of 1,037,988 people, a figure that reflects strong retail density with deep population coverage per store. Gaps in retail coverage are most apparent in Florida's less populated regions, where the economics of large-format retail make new store openings unlikely. These areas represent potential underserved zones in the state's overall retail infrastructure.

Airport Access in Florida

Air transportation access in Florida is provided through 6 mapped airports, serving a combined catchment population of approximately 1,439,139 residents across 67 incorporated communities. The largest airport catchment in Florida belongs to Kissimmee Gateway Airport in Unknown, serving 822,784 residents. Airports function as critical infrastructure that connects communities to national and international networks, and their catchment areas define the practical reach of air travel for Florida's residents. The average airport catchment encompasses 239,856 residents, reflecting the broadly distribution of air travel access across the state. Communities beyond the 30-minute reach of any mapped airport face additional travel time and logistical challenges when accessing air services, which can affect business connectivity, tourism, and emergency transportation options.