USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Highlands, Florida

 
There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. 100% of Highlands County is eligible for rural development USDA home loans.

The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Highlands county is rated a 5. The average temperature during the month of June is 82.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 62.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 72% and the area covered by water is 7.04%. The overall influence score for Highlands is 6.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Highlands, Florida with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.

Or you can continue searching for homes listed for sale in neighboring county. From county center to center Okeechobee is 44 kilometers to the east, Hardee is 49 kilometers to the west and Glades is 45 kilometers to the south.
  Select a City in Highlands   Alpine Archbold* Avon Park Avon Park Lakes Bairs Den Bear Hollow Brighton Childs Cornwell De Soto City Fort Basinger Hen Scratch Hicoria Highlands Park Estates Istokpoga Kuhlman* Lake Placid Lakemont Lorida Marland Parker Island Placid Lakes Plains* Sebring Sunvale Sylvan Shores Venus Wild Island

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Highlands County is located in Central Florida, just south of Sebring. It has a population of about 100,000 people and is the 14th most populous county in the state. The median household income is $40,936 and the median age is 42.4 years old.

The majority of Highlands County's population is white (84.7%), followed by African Americans (9.8%), Hispanics or Latinos (15.1%), and other races (2.2%). The largest towns in the county are Sebring, Avon Park, Lake Placid and Lorida.

Highlands County is an agricultural area with rolling hills, orange groves and cattle ranches. The county also boasts many lakes including Lake Istokpoga and Lake Jackson, both popular recreational spots for fishing, boating and swimming.

The cost of living in Highlands County is slightly lower than the state average and housing costs are below average as well. There is a wide range of housing options available from affordable single-family homes to luxury condominiums and large estates on the lakefront.

Overall, Highlands County offers a unique combination of rural living with access to modern amenities such as shopping centers, recreational facilities, schools and hospitals.

Highlands, Florida

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For general questions on USDA rural development in Florida:
Please call the State Office at (352) 338-3400.

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