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Lake Placid, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Highlands County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,438
Population
520/sq mi density
$45,476
Median Income
$24,567 per capita
$253,200
Home Value
$235,709 Zillow
$975
Median Rent
40.0% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
569
Violent Crime/100K
4,270 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,476 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$253,200 home value, $975/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
569 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Placid has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 104 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.3026°N, 81.3715°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Highlands County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sebring Regional (SEF) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0390 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Lake Placid has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (1.6").