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Highlands County, FL (shown in white) has 1,017.66 mi² of land area and 89.06 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 19.7' to a high of 196.9', with a weighted average of 74.7' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 48.2°F to average highs around 93.3°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 73.2°F. Average annual precipation is 52". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 9B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Highlands County is 107,964 with 47,344 households. These households are spread across 3 unique municipalties (not all shown).