Lake Placid
Town in Highlands County, Florida
Lake Placid is a town in Highlands County, Florida, with 2,360 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 102 ft (31 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sebring, 12.6 miles N.
- 2,360residents (2020 Census)
- 102 ftelevation · 31 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.1 km²
- 504 / sq mipopulation density
- 33852ZIP code
About Lake Placid
Lake Placid is a town in Highlands County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Sebring, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,360, up from 2,223 at the 2010 census.
The town has two mottoes: "Town of Murals" and "Caladium Capital of the World". Lake Placid has 47 murals painted on buildings throughout the town, and 98 percent of the world's caladium bulbs come from Lake Placid. There are 14 caladium farms, spanning 1,200 acres, and these plants have been grown in the area since the 1940s. In 2013, Reader's Digest named Lake Placid America's Most Interesting Town.
The town is home to the Lake Placid Tower, a closed concrete block observation tower that is 240 feet (73 m) tall according to early sources or 270 feet (82 m) tall according to late sources. However, government sources exclude a 270-foot height, allowing only a 240-foot height.
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Living in Lake Placid
- Median household income
- $47,018
- Median home value
- $261,300
- Median rent
- $1,046/mo
- Median age
- 39.5
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Lake Placid had 2,360 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,360 |
|---|---|
| Density | 504 per sq mi (194 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Placid at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Highlands County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,360 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.69 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.3026° N, 81.3715° W |
| ZIP code | 33852 |
| Official website | lakeplacidfl.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1238625 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Placid
- Sebring12.6 mi N
- Avon Park21.5 mi NW
- Gardner25.9 mi W
- Lemon Grove26.4 mi NW
- Zolfo Springs28.7 mi NW
- Arcadia30.4 mi W
- Southeast Arcadia30.6 mi W
- Wauchula31.8 mi NW
- Buckhead Ridge32.1 mi E
- Frostproof32.3 mi N
- Limestone33.0 mi W
- Okeechobee33.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Placid
What county is Lake Placid in?
Lake Placid is in Highlands County, Florida.
What is the population of Lake Placid, FL?
2,360 people lived in Lake Placid at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Placid, FL?
The ZIP code of Lake Placid is 33852.
What is the elevation of Lake Placid?
102 feet (31 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Placid?
Sebring (12.6 mi), Avon Park (21.5 mi), Gardner (25.9 mi), Lemon Grove (26.4 mi), Zolfo Springs (28.7 mi).
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