The Town FilesHighlands County, Florida
105,702 people. The median home is worth $187,900 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $54,897.
Towns in Highlands County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring | 10,729 | $191,600 | $44,184 | 45.6 |
| Avon Park | 9,658 | $144,700 | $36,485 | 49.5 |
People and housing
| Highlands County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,900 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,035 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $54,897 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 54.4 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
28,823 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,926 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 271 storm events in Highlands County from 1996 to 2026, with 8 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Highlands County has been included in 37 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).