Highlands County
MyTownView tracks 3 municipalities in Highlands County, Florida. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.
3Municipalities
23,916Residents
11Articles
5Meetings (30d)
$42,562Avg. Median Income
$199,200Avg. Home Value
Recent News
11Apr 32 dead after hotel room catches fire in Avon Park: HCSOAvon ParkApr 32 dead after fire at an Avon Park hotelAvon ParkMar 12Cheapest gas stations in SebringSebringFeb 192 dead, 1 airlifted after fire breaks out at Sebring homeSebringJan 8Multiple tractors catch on fire at Avon Park businessAvon ParkJan 8Fire destroys pole barn in Avon Park, multiple tractors damaged: HCFRAvon ParkDec 2Teen hospitalized after Avon Park shooting; deputies also investigating fightAvon ParkNov 25Brush fire ignites near Sebring neighborhood: HCFRSebringNov 18Kitchen fire destroys Avon Park home: HCFRAvon ParkNov 3Avon Park man accused of stabbing mother 10 times: HCSOAvon ParkJul 25Discover Lake Placid: Florida's 'secret' town of murals and caladiumsLake Placid
Meetings
5Rankings in Highlands County
Fastest Growing Cities
| # | City | Population Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avon ParkHighlands | +1.8% |
| 2 | SebringHighlands | +1.8% |
| 3 | Lake PlacidHighlands | +1.6% |
Lowest Property Taxes
| # | City | Effective Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake PlacidHighlands | 1.22% |
| 2 | Avon ParkHighlands | 2.00% |
| 3 | SebringHighlands | 2.12% |
Best Schools
i| # | City | School Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avon ParkHighlands | 58 / 100 |
| 2 | Lake PlacidHighlands | 58 / 100 |
| 3 | SebringHighlands | 58 / 100 |
Best Fiscal Health
i| # | City | Fiscal Health Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake PlacidHighlands | 65 / 100 |
| 2 | Avon ParkHighlands | 41 / 100 |
| 3 | SebringHighlands | 37 / 100 |