The rural town of Frostproof offers a step back in time, to the quiet, small town atmosphere of bygone days. With a year-round population of about 3,000 living within its 2.65 square miles, Frostproof features quiet residential streets fronting on two large lakes, Reedy and Clinch, which frame the town.
Frostproof is governed by a town council, and run by an appointed city manager. Located about 14 miles south of Lake Wales, Frostproof is handy to major retailers, yet set apart. Citrus is the major industry here, with the largest single employer being the citrus concentrate and packing plant owned by Cargill. Frostproof attracts its share of winter residents, who flee northern winters to occupy lakeside homes and travel parks amongst the orange groves and lakes of the area. With winter residents swelling the population, the local market area approaches 10,000 in population.

Also near the Frostproof area is the expanse of the U.S. Air Force's Avon Park Gunnery and Bombing Range, which is a popular spot for camping and hunting. Fishing is a very popular past-time as well, with the area featuring some of the top bass waters in the United States.