Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County

@HillsboroughFL

Hillsborough County Government tweeting about what makes #MyHillsborough a great place to live, work, and play.

County Center, Tampa, FL https://hcfl.gov/ Joined 2008-11-07 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

96,365

Followers

834

Following

28,797

Tweets

13.2

Avg Engagement

731

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @HillsboroughFL's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2008-11-07
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:County Center, Tampa, FL

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,237
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:8.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:5.0
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,237 tweets

The account maintains a steady level of engagement with average likes and retweets per tweet. However, there is room for improvement in driving more interactive responses from followers.

8.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

5.0

Avg Retweets/Tweet

26,703

Total Likes

16,102

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

2

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

7

75th Percentile

12,438

Top Tweet

0.14

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

74.6%

Original

16.8%

Replies

4.4%

Retweets

4.2%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.6%

With Media

89.0%

With Links

25.8%

With #Tags

30.7%

With @Mentions

38.9%

With Emojis

221

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.22

Reply/Original Ratio

0.96

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

83.8%

Weekday Posts

16.2%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#boltsborough (105) #nowhiring (103) #dyk (73) #813day (71) #icymi (55) #takeahikehc (54) #gobolts (53) #crushcovidhc (39) #prcpets (33) #stanleycup (28)

Most Mentioned

@cityoftampa (86) @tblightning (65) @hillsboroughfl (50) @dohhillsborough (46) @tampahillslib (43) @hillsfirerescue (35) @floridasbdcn (31) @buccaneers (29) @tbwaterwise (23) @hillsboroughsch (22)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,237 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,416 (75%)
Replies 543 (17%)
Retweets 142 (4%)
Quote Tweets 136 (4%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 142 retweets (4% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,237 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The primary audience includes residents, visitors, and potential new residents of Hillsborough County. The account also reaches businesses and professionals interested in local opportunities.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.5%

Suspicion Index

100.0%

Low-Quality %

6

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

100.0%

Empty Bio

100.0%

<10 Tweets

0.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

0.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

85.4%

No URL

100.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

36,481,970

Total Potential Reach

6

Median Follower Reach

56

75th Percentile Reach

3.5%

>1K followers

0.4%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

0.0%

Creators

0 accounts

0.0%

Consumers

0 accounts

100.0%

Dormant

50,000 accounts

256

Verified Followers

0.51% of total

0.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Tampa, FL (6,185) Florida, USA (2,540) United States (714) Florida (525) St Petersburg, FL (382) Tampa, Florida (378) Tampa (339) Riverview, FL (244) Clearwater, FL (143) Orlando, FL (134)

113

Verified Followers

1.03% of total

1,185

Protected Accounts

10.77% of total

5 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JimCantore 1,279,010 Meteorologist Weather, Meteorology, Nature
@geoff_deweaver 361,085 Marketing Expert Digital Marketing, Strategy, Leadership
@OldPagePierre 126,191 - -
@ByronSaxton 116,320 Wrestler WWE, microphone, ring
@DrRickKnabb 81,514 Meteorologist Hurricanes, Weather, Expert
@brenthatley 71,765 Senior Producer Howard Stern, SiriusXM, Producer
@DBrooks55 50,445 Athlete Faith, Kindness, Reading
@gellered 49,076 - -
@Beau_Allen 39,759 - -
@micheleforfl 37,893 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (253) tampa (243) life (217) florida (216) mom (168) wife (131) father (119) fl (118) husband (115) lover (109)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#gobolts (15) #gobucs (10) #bitcoin (10) #raysup (9) #maga (8) #1 (7) #voteblue (7) #blacklivesmatter (6) #blm (6) #trump2024 (6)

4,670

Followers With Bio

6,329

Followers Without Bio

42.46%

% With Bio

57.54%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,237 analyzed

17,773

Combined Engagement

10,751

Total Likes

7,022

Total Retweets

3,555

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

60%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Community Engagement Public Safety Local Promotion

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares celebratory and promotional content, which may indicate a focus on community engagement and tourism. There is a notable presence of public safety and emergency alerts, suggesting a commitment to informing residents during critical situations. The account also highlights local events and facilities, reinforcing its role in promoting the county's offerings.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 96,365
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @HillsboroughFL reveals an growing Twitter presence with 96,365 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 13.2 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025