Highlands County

FL · Pop. 140,361 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Highlands County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 140,361.

$/Acre: $7,941

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 330 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 107/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.27%

Combined Sales Tax7.27%

Cost of Living Index109.2

Median Household Income$92,968

Poverty Rate22.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,941

Median Home Price$582K

Acres for Sale4996

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season330 days

Annual Rainfall63.8 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low55°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,051 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)217 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K457

Property Crime /100K499

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak