8 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauchula | 1 | 4,972 | 4,899 | 0.3% | 1,522 | 3.27 | City |
| Bowling Green | 2 | 2,478 | 2,405 | 0.61% | 1,960 | 1.26 | City |
| Zolfo Springs | 3 | 1,737 | 1,732 | 0.06% | 999 | 1.74 | Town |
| Fort Green Springs | 4 | 658 | 530 | 4.44% | 63 | 10.37 | CDP |
| Lemon Grove | 5 | 598 | 486 | -0.66% | 20 | 29.84 | CDP |
| Ona | 6 | 544 | 658 | 7.09% | 20 | 26.72 | CDP |
| Gardner | 7 | 500 | 367 | 0.4% | 65 | 7.70 | CDP |
| Fort Green | 8 | 106 | 182 | 0% | 26 | 4.04 | CDP |
Wauchula is the largest city in Hardee County, with a population of 4,972.
Fort Green is the smallest city in Hardee County.
There are 8 cities in Hardee County, Florida.