Lake Placid, FL
Living in Lake Placid
Bikeability47
Walkability63
Commute92
Public Transit27
Affordability100
Public Safety60
Airports59
Hospitals22
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation-789 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black7%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino47%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate44%
Some College14%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$5.2k (2010–19)
68%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office33%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle1%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value-$79k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$609Median Monthly Rent+$82 (2010–19)
35%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity96%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake Placid
United States45
Florida50
Sebring Metro Area40
Highlands County40
Property Crime in Lake Placid
United States48
Florida57
Sebring Metro Area58
Highlands County58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 64 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Placid
Inland Flooding22
Tornado16
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Placid, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Placid, FL
Lake Placid Montessori Academy Llc
0 miles, NE
Lake Placid Christian School
0 miles, E
Lakeview Christian School
1 miles, E
Heartland Christian School
13 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Placid, FL
Webber International University
39 miles, N
Warner University
39 miles, N
Southeastern University
61 miles, NW
Florida Southern College
62 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Placid, FL
Highlands Regional Medical Center
12 miles, N
Adventhealth Sebring
19 miles, NW
Desoto Memorial Hospital
30 miles, W
Adventhealth Wauchula
32 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Lake Placid, FL
Punta Gorda Airport
46 miles, SW
Southwest Florida International Airport
58 miles, SW
Melbourne International Airport
71 miles, NE
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
73 miles, W