Founded:

Settled in 1884 by Oliver Martin Crosby.

Incorporated as a town in 1886.

Incorporated as a city in 1926.

Population:

Incorporated area 8,917 Projected: 9,777 by 2007

Unincorporated area 22,991 Projected: 26,069 by 2007

Climate:

Mean Annual Temperature 75.5 degrees (F) Annual Rainfall Average: 52"

County:

Highlands

Population:

92,581

Region:

Southeastern

Closest Metro Area:

Orlando, 78 miles northeast

Businesses:

Approximately 400

Median Household Income:

$26,253

Median Home Price:

$50,808

Public Schools:

5

Churches:

40+

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Land Area:

4.4 (Square Miles)

Public Health & Safety:

Police Protection: Number sworn officers: 26 Fire Protection: Full time firefighters 12

Public Works:

Street miles maintained 75

Education:

Number of Schools Elementary 3 Middle School 1 High School 1 Private School 2

Enrollment:

Elementary 2,080 Middle School 730 High School 863 Private School 276