Placid Lakes, Florida facts for kids
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Placid Lakes, Florida
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Location in Highlands County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Highlands |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.32 sq mi (47.4 km2) |
| • Land | 18.29 sq mi (47.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 0.11% |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,054 |
| • Density | 166.9/sq mi (64.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 863 |
| FIPS code | 12-57407 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867188 |
Placid Lakes is a small community in Highlands County, Florida, United States. It is not an official city or town. In 2000, about 3,054 people lived there. Placid Lakes is mostly a place where people live in homes. It is located southwest of the town of Lake Placid. It is also south of Lake June.
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Exploring Placid Lakes Geography
Placid Lakes is found at specific coordinates: 27.258691 degrees North and 81.402605 degrees West. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Placid Lakes is about 18.32 square miles (47.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, covering about 18.29 square miles (47.4 square kilometers). Only a tiny part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water. This means it's mostly land with very little water within its borders.
Who Lives in Placid Lakes?
In the year 2000, there were 3,054 people living in Placid Lakes. These people lived in 1,344 homes. About 990 of these homes were families.
Community Makeup
Most people living in Placid Lakes were White, making up about 89.69% of the population. Other groups included African American (5.27%), Native American (0.79%), and Asian (1.05%). About 10.51% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Placid Lakes had different age groups. About 19% of the people were under 18 years old. About 35.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Placid Lakes was 53 years. This shows it is a community with many older adults.
Nearby Natural Features
Placid Lakes is close to some beautiful natural spots. These include:
- Lake August
- Lake June-in-Winter
