Highlands County, FL

County in Florida, South · ranked on 40 metrics

Rank among US counties

Highlands County, FL is a county in Florida with a population of 112,352 (572nd of 3,094). It ranks best for Average Commute (Minutes) (1,463rd of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,755th of 3,094), Median Household Income (2,435th of 3,093), Median Income (1,342nd of 2,000).

Population
112.4K
572nd highest of 3,094
Density
110.4
850th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
10.9%
227th highest of 3,094
Area
1,018
648th highest of 3,094
Region
South
Florida

At a glance

Median household income
$54,897
2,435th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$187,900
1,523rd highest of 3,092
Median rent
$1,035
881st highest of 3,090
Unemployment
5.6%
309th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
15.3%
1,132nd highest of 3,094
College degree
20.5%
1,834th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
38.4%
1,391st highest of 2,916
No health insurance
19.3%
167th highest of 2,916
Average commute
24 minutes
1,632nd highest of 3,094
Home broadband
86.7%
1,636th highest of 3,094
Climate
73.4°F average
62°F in January, 82°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +40.8
70.1% Republican, 29.3% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Totals that track populationCounts like “number of burglaries” that mostly reflect how many people live somewhere, so big places rank high or low regardless.More in the glossary →

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Heating Degree Days per Year538
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    16th of 3,050
  2. Adults with Depression (%)19.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 211th of 2,916
  3. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)16.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 776th of 2,916
  4. Average Commute (Minutes)23.8
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,463rd of 3,094
  5. Adults Who Smoke (%)15.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,360th of 2,916
  6. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)75.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,433rd of 2,916
  7. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$187,900
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,570th of 3,092
  8. Adults with Obesity (%)38.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,502nd of 2,916
  9. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)86.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,636th of 3,094
  10. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)20.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,834th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Cooling Degree Days per Year3,608
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    3,018th of 3,050
  2. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)19.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,747th of 2,916
  3. Unemployment Rate (%)5.6%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 2,755th of 3,094
  4. Median Household Income$54,897
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,435th of 3,093
  5. Adults with Diabetes (%)12.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,218th of 2,916
  6. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$1,035
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,207th of 3,090
  7. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)22.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,054th of 2,916
  8. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)29.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,051st of 2,916
  9. Median Income$54,897
    Poorest Counties
    1,342nd of 2,000
  10. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)19.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,908th of 2,916

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (43), weakest Economics (36). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Closest percentiles on 13 widely reported measures from 5 categories, leaving out size and totals

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Quick answers

What is the population of Highlands County, FL?
Highlands County, FL has a population of 112,352, 572nd among 3,094 US counties.
What does Highlands County, FL rank best at?
Among US counties, Highlands County, FL ranks best for Average Commute (Minutes) (1,463rd of 3,094).
Where does Highlands County, FL rank worst?
Highlands County, FL ranks lowest for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,755th of 3,094); Median Household Income (2,435th of 3,093); Median Income (1,342nd of 2,000).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Highlands County, FL?
Rankodex ranks Highlands County, FL on 40 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

40 metrics with a value for this place, in 10 topics