Highlands County, FL
Living in Highlands County
Bikeability28
Walkability31
Commute81
Public Transit24
Affordability92
Public Safety61
Airports58
Hospitals22
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
103kPopulation+4.6k (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black9%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate39%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$6k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office24%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$108kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$630Median Monthly Rent+$82 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity96%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highlands County
United States45
Florida50
Property Crime in Highlands County
United States48
Florida57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 63 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highlands County
Inland Flooding23
Tornado18
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highlands County, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highlands County, FL
Lakeview Christian School
3 miles, S
Lake Placid Montessori Academy Llc
3 miles, SW
Lake Placid Christian School
3 miles, SW
Heartland Christian School
11 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Highlands County, FL
Webber International University
36 miles, N
Warner University
37 miles, NW
Southeastern University
59 miles, NW
Florida Southern College
60 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highlands County, FL
Highlands Regional Medical Center
10 miles, NW
Adventhealth Sebring
17 miles, NW
Adventhealth Wauchula
32 miles, NW
Raulerson Hospital
32 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Highlands County, FL
Punta Gorda Airport
49 miles, SW
Southwest Florida International Airport
61 miles, SW
Melbourne International Airport
68 miles, NE
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
74 miles, W