Intercession City, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Intercession City
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Unincorporated Community
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Northeast-bound US 17-92 as it enters Intercession City
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 Intercession City
Location in Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Osceola |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 851 |
| ZIP code |
33848
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| GNIS feature ID | 284561 |
Intercession City is a small community in central Florida, United States. It's not a city with its own government, but a place where people live together. You can find it about five miles west of Kissimmee, in Osceola County. It's located right on Highway 17/92.
About Intercession City
Location and Climate
Intercession City is in the Eastern time zone. This means it's on the same time as places like New York City.
The weather here is usually warm. In July, the temperature often reaches about 91 degrees Fahrenheit. In January, it gets cooler, around 47 degrees Fahrenheit. The area also gets a lot of rain, about 51 inches each year.
People Living Here
In 2010, about 851 people lived in Intercession City. By 2015, this number grew to an estimated 1,492 people.
Most people living here work in jobs that involve physical labor or skilled trades. The average yearly income for families was about $37,000.
The community has people of all ages. About 16% of residents are between 10 and 17 years old. The average age of people living in Intercession City is about 29.7 years old. Most residents are non-Hispanic white.
A Bit of History
Intercession City was first known as Interocean City. It was planned to be a resort area with canals that would connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
However, the person developing the area ran out of money in the 1920s. This meant he couldn't pay his workers, and the big plans for the resort didn't happen.
