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Sebring, Florida

Introduction to Sebring, Florida

Sebring, Florida, in Highlands county, is 49 miles SE of Lakeland, Florida (center to center) and 69 miles SE of Tampa, Florida. As of the 2000 census, 9,667 people lived in Sebring.

Sebring History

The city of Sebring, which is the county seat of Highland County, is nicknamed the "City on the Circle" because of the Circle Drive which in the Sebring Downtown Historic District. The city was named after the pottery manufacturer from Ohio, George Sebring. Founded in 1912, it was officially incorporated in 1913 and was selected as the county seat in 1921.

Sebring and Nearby Attractions

  • Highlands Hammock State Park
  • Historic Bok Sanctuary
  • Brevard Museum of Art and Science
  • Paynes Creek State Historic Site
  • Solomon's Castle

Things To Do In Sebring

Sebring offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Historical sites such as Historic Bok Sanctuary and Paynes Creek State Historic Site are nearby. Museums nearby are Brevard Museum of Art and Science, the Lake Wales Museum and the Lake Wales Museum. People may also go picnicking, hiking, camping, or horseback riding in the Highland Hammock State Park.

Sebring Transportation

Lakeland Linder Regional Airport is a major airport nearby.

Sebring Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Florida Southern College, Polk Community College, and Southeastern University.

High Points

Sebring strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 6%Sebring Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Sebring Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Sebring Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Sebring Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Sebring, FL

Comparing Sebring to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population107
Racial Diversity108
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married24
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents77
Housing Recently Built63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime12

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