How long is the commute from Lake Placid, FL?
Workers who live in Lake Placid, FL take an average of 27.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
8.8% work from home.
9.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.3 minutes (±8.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Households without a car
- 9.7%
How people in Lake Placid get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Placid | Highlands County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.0% (±10.6 points) | 75.2% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.5% (±11.5 points) | 12.2% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.2% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±4.2 points) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±3.7 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.8% (±8.0 points) | 8.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Lake Placid, the average commute is not measurably different from Highlands County (23.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Placid, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Highlands County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Highlands County, Lake Placid ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 439 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Placid
| Vehicles available | Lake Placid | Highlands County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.7% (±5.2 points) | 5.6% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.0% (±10.1 points) | 45.2% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% (±10.4 points) | 34.8% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.8% (±8.1 points) | 14.4% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Lake Placid, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Highlands County (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lake Placid
| Lake Placid | Highlands County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.8% (±8.0 points) | 8.6% (±1.3 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% (±7.5 points) | 94.6% (±1.1 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.0% (±7.7 points) | 86.7% (±1.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Placid, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Highlands County (86.7%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lake Placid
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Placid | — | 27.3 minutes (±8.5) | — |
| Sebring | 13 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Avon Park | 22 mi | 24.6 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Zolfo Springs | 29 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Arcadia | 30 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Southeast Arcadia | 31 mi | 28.6 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wauchula | 32 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Frostproof | 32 mi | 25.4 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Okeechobee | 34 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Highlands County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Placid | 27.3 minutes (±8.5) |
| 2 | Avon Park | 24.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 3 | Sebring | 21.2 minutes (±2.9) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lake Placid
How long is the average commute in Lake Placid?
Workers who live in Lake Placid, FL take an average of 27.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Placid without a car?
9.7% of households in Lake Placid have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Placid?
8.8% (±8.0 points) of workers who live in Lake Placid worked from home, and 85.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Placid town, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Placid town, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Placid town, Florida
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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