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Highlands County
City in Florida, United States
Overview
Highlands County, set in Central Florida, is renowned for its scenic lakes, small-town culture, and outdoor recreation. The laid-back atmosphere makes it ideal for families, retirees, and those seeking natural beauty without the big-city rush.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Florida
Population
101,235
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
27.34°, -81.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,205
Local Cost
$1,360
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
22.9°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
17.5°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
-4.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1270 mm
Internet Speed
109 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SEF
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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