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Lake Placid, FL

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Population
2,599
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
147 ft
Median Home Value
$261,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,046/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$47,018
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in FloridaPopulation rankingHighest population places in FloridaNearest larger communityLake Wales, Florida45 miles away · 18,650 residents.

About Lake Placid

Lake Placid is a town in Highlands County, Florida, situated within the Sebring metropolitan area. Nicknamed both the Town of Murals for its extensive public art and the Caladium Capital of the World for its bulb agriculture, the community of approximately 2,477 is served by the School District of Highlands County locally.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+100.0rating

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