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Lake Placid, Florida, in Highlands county, is 62 miles NE of Cape Coral, Florida (center to center) and 81 miles SE of Tampa, Florida. The town is home to some 1,668 residents.
In Lake Placid, about 48% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
Approximately 24% of Lake Placid is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Lake Placid is very American.
In 2000, Lake Placid had a median family income of $28,194.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,050) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lake Placid. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 46% of the housing in Lake Placid was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Lake Placid, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town.
In Lake Placid, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Lake Placid to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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