Highlands County, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
103,808 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,581 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$177,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$439 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$790 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sebring Metro Area
4
Florida
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sebring Metro Area
6
Florida
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 61
Feb 2 0 63
Mar 4 0 67
Apr 2 0 71
May 3 0 76
Jun 8 0 80
Jul 7 0 82
Aug 8 0 82
Sep 6 0 80
Oct 3 0 75
Nov 2 0 69
Dec 2 0 63

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 18, FL State Senate District 29, FL State House District 83, FL
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Schools

Lake Placid Elementary School
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

South Florida State College
19 miles, N • 1.4 star
Webber International University
36 miles, N • 1.9 star
Warner University
37 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Highlands Regional Medical Center
10 miles, N • 2.3 star
Adventhealth Sebring
17 miles, N • 4.1 star
Adventhealth Wauchula
32 miles, NW • 5 star
Raulerson Hospital
32 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Punta Gorda Airport
49 miles, W • 1.9 star
Melbourne International Airport
68 miles, NE • 1 star
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