Highland City, FL
Living in Highland City
Bikeability10
Walkability2
Commute61
Public Transit21
Affordability66
Public Safety70
Airports87
Hospitals22
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+394 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$1.3k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$167kMedian Home Value-$26k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$839Median Monthly Rent+$50 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity99%
LP gas1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highland City
United States45
Florida50
Lakeland Metro Area39
Polk County39
Property Crime in Highland City
United States48
Florida57
Lakeland Metro Area45
Polk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 8 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 63 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highland City
Inland Flooding25
Tornado22
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highland City, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highland City, FL
Highlands Christian Academy
3 miles, NW
Geneva Classical Academy
3 miles, NW
Lakeland Girls Academy
4 miles, W
Lakeland Girls Academy
4 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Highland City, FL
Southeastern University
5 miles, NW
Florida Southern College
6 miles, NW
Florida Polytechnic University
13 miles, N
Warner University
19 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highland City, FL
Bartow Regional Medical Center
4 miles, SE
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
8 miles, NW
Winter Haven Hospital
10 miles, NE
South Florida Baptist Hospital
16 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Highland City, FL
Tampa International Airport
40 miles, W
Orlando International Airport
47 miles, NE
St Pete-Clearwater International Airport
50 miles, W
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
57 miles, SW