Lake Placid, Florida

Population 2,405

Lake Placid is located in Highlands County, FL. The population is 2,405, making Lake Placid the 3rd largest city in Highlands County.

There are 4 public schools in Lake Placid with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Lake Placid is moderate , and there are 31 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lake Placid is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lake Placid property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lake Placid include Lorida, Sebring and Venus.

Lake Placid Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 40.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 46.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.4%

Crime Rate

48.66% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 569
  • Robbery: 203
  • Burglary: 569
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

89.49% Higher than national avg.
  • 31 offenders in Lake Placid
  • 128.90 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

80 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 77

Unemployment

Moderate 4.4%
  • Florida unemployment average: 2.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Lake Placid, FL and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Lake Placid's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
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3 Private Schools

American Heritage Private School

Lake Placid Christian School

Lakeview Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Lake Placid, FL

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $680
  • 1 Bedroom: $753
  • 2 Bedrooms: $990
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,247
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,410

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Environmental Hazards

80 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Lake Placid, FL has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Lake Placid, FL is a green zone.
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  • UV Index VERY HIGH 7.35 Average
    Lake Placid, FL is a very high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 62.33°
  • February 63.45°
  • March 64.6°
  • April 72.63°
  • May 76.38°
  • June 80.38°
  • July 82.97°
  • August 82.13°
  • September 80.33°
  • October 73.73°
  • November 67°
  • December 62.13°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lake Placid, FL

Earthquakes
Lake Placid, FL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lake Placid, FL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lake Placid, FL has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lake Placid, FL has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lake Placid, FL: $23,177

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lake Placid is 4.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 2.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 69.57%
White Collar - 30.43%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Scott
  • Sen. Bill Nelson
  • Sen. Marco Rubio

City Representatives

  • Tom Rooney

Neighborhood Info

5 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

13 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Lake Placid, FL

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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