Frostproof is a small city in southern Polk County, Florida, in the heart of the state's citrus belt. With a population of roughly 3,500, it functions as a quiet, largely self-contained rural community surrounded by lakes and citrus groves, relying on nearby Lake Wales and Winter Haven for many commercial and institutional services. The city's unusual name carries its history. Originally settled as Keystone City, it was renamed Frostproof after a hard freeze in December 1894 devastated much of Florida's citrus crop but left the area's elevated groves relatively unscathed. Local residents adopted the name as a promotional device to attract citrus growers, and citrus agriculture has anchored the local economy and landscape ever since. Water is central to Frostproof's identity. Lake Reedy, a natural freshwater lake on the east side of town, is ringed by homes and groves and offers a public fishing pier known for bass, while Lake Clinch Park provides lakeside leisure and water access. These lakes, along with smaller surrounding water bodies, shape both recreation and the residential pattern, with many homes positioned for lake views or direct water access. Public education is provided by Polk County Public Schools, with Frostproof Middle-Senior High School located in the community and additional options in nearby Lake Wales. The city sits south of Lake Wales along the State Road 17 corridor, with U.S. Highway 27 nearby. Frostproof appeals to residents seeking lakefront living, rural character, and a slower pace in Central Florida, particularly those with ties to citrus agriculture or a preference for small-town life.