Hillcrest Heights, Florida facts for kids
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Hillcrest Heights, Florida
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Hillcrest Heights Town Hall on Scenic Route 17
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Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Polk | |
| Founded | 1917 | |
| Incorporated | 1923 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Commission | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.70 sq mi (22.53 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) | |
| • Water | 8.54 sq mi (22.11 km2) | |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 243 | |
| • Density | 1,518.75/sq mi (587.52/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| Area code(s) | 863 | |
| FIPS code | 12-30700 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0284030 | |
Hillcrest Heights is a small town in Polk County, Florida, United States. It is part of the larger Lakeland–Winter Haven area. In 2020, the town had a population of 243 people.
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History of Hillcrest Heights
In 1917, a place called the Lakeside Club was built. It was located on the south side of Crooked Lake. Just one year later, this club burned down.
It was quickly rebuilt and given a new name: the Hillcrest Lodge. This lodge became very famous. Many well-known people stayed there, including the golfer Bobby Jones, baseball legend Babe Ruth, and politician William Jennings Bryan.
In 1923, Hillcrest Heights officially became a town. This meant it could have its own local government. A year after that, in 1924, all the town's dirt roads were paved.
Geography and Location
Hillcrest Heights is located in Florida, United States. Its exact coordinates are 27°49′27″N 81°31′59″W / 27.82417°N 81.53306°W.
The town is just south of Babson Park. It is also east of Crooked Lake. Hillcrest Heights is about nine miles south of Lake Wales. It is also about five miles (8 km) north of Frostproof.
Hillcrest Heights is in the Central Florida Highlands area. This region is part of the Atlantic coastal plain. The land here has flat areas mixed with gently rolling hills.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Climate in Hillcrest Heights
The weather in Hillcrest Heights has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. It is often called Cfa in the Köppen climate classification system.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 71 | — | |
| 1940 | 96 | 35.2% | |
| 1950 | 91 | −5.2% | |
| 1960 | 138 | 51.6% | |
| 1970 | 154 | 11.6% | |
| 1980 | 177 | 14.9% | |
| 1990 | 221 | 24.9% | |
| 2000 | 266 | 20.4% | |
| 2010 | 254 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 243 | −4.3% | |
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The table above shows how the population of Hillcrest Heights has changed over the years.
Population in 2010 and 2020
Here is a look at the different groups of people living in Hillcrest Heights, based on the 2010 and 2020 censuses. This table shows the racial makeup of the town. Hispanic people are counted separately.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 231 | 199 | 90.94% | 81.89% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 7 | 5 | 2.76% | 2.06% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.39% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.41% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 6 | 0.00% | 2.47% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15 | 32 | 5.91% | 13.17% |
| Total | 254 | 243 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2020, there were 243 people living in the town. There were 102 households and 81 families. In 2010, there were 254 people, 103 households, and 93 families.
Media and Communication
Hillcrest Heights is part of a large television market. This market includes Tampa and St. Pete. It is the 13th largest TV market in the United States.
The town is also part of the local radio market. This is the Lakeland/Winter Haven radio market. It is the 94th largest in the country.
Transportation Routes
- State Road 17 – This road is also known as the Scenic Highway. It goes right through the middle of town. It leads north to Highland Park and Lake Wales. It goes south to Frostproof.
- US 27 – This is a divided highway. It is located about six miles (10 km) west of Hillcrest Heights.
Education Opportunities
There are no public schools directly in Hillcrest Heights. However, students in the town are served by Polk County Public Schools.
Most students will go to Babson Park Elementary for elementary school. After that, they usually attend Frostproof Middle-Senior High School. Some students may also choose to go to the Lake Wales charter school system.
Warner University is a college located just a few miles west of Hillcrest Heights.
See also
In Spanish: Hillcrest Heights (Florida) para niños
