Highlands County, Florida: Medicare, senior and household data
Highlands County, Florida has 38,051 residents age 65 and older, 36.0% of its population (Census ACS 2020-2024). 59.6% of its 37,455 Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage (CMS, February 2026). Median household income is $54,897 and 78.6% of homes are owner-occupied. LeadLoom has 38,141 records available here, 1,522 of them turning 65 in the next 12 months.
Records available from LeadLoom
| 2026-10 | 2026-11 | 2026-12 | 2027-01 | 2027-02 | 2027-03 | 2027-04 | 2027-05 | 2027-06 | 2027-07 | 2027-08 | 2027-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | 121 | 128 | 138 | 113 | 121 | 121 | 119 | 109 | 145 | 129 | 137 |
Our inventory
| Measure | Value | Rank in Florida | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning 65 in the next 12 months | 1,522 | #37 of 67 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Records available now | 38,141 | #37 of 67 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Records with a phone | 16,430 | #34 of 67 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Phone coverage | 43.1% | #29 of 67 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Email coverage | 22.3% | #25 of 67 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
Medicare market
| Measure | Value | Rank in Florida | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare Advantage share | 59.6% | #22 of 67 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 37,455 | #36 of 67 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| Medicare beneficiaries ages 65-69 | 7,447 | #36 of 67 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| 65+ with Medicare only | 34.9% | #49 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with Medicare and Medicaid | 6.9% | #36 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with employer coverage and Medicare | 11.1% | #45 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ still employed | 9.1% | #61 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with no coverage | 0.9% | #22 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ on VA care only | 0.0% | #41 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Seniors
| Measure | Value | Rank in Florida | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ | 38,051 | #33 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Share of residents 65+ | 36.0% | #5 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Median age | 54.4 | #6 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ living alone | 25.1% | #30 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Disability, ages 65-74 | 28.9% | #21 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Veterans | 11.1% | #10 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Wealth & retirement
| Measure | Value | Rank in Florida | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,897 | #56 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Median home value | $187,900 | #50 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households with retirement income | 37.1% | #8 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households with Social Security | 55.5% | #4 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes owned free and clear | 61.7% | #12 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Average income per tax return | $60,888 | #47 of 67 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Tax returns over $100K | 14.0% | #52 of 67 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Tax returns over $200K | 3.1% | #42 of 67 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with pension or annuity income | 28.5% | #8 of 67 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with IRA distributions | 15.6% | #13 of 67 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with capital gains | 16.5% | #30 of 67 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with taxable Social Security | 26.3% | #10 of 67 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Households with SSI | 6.5% | #20 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households on SNAP | 15.7% | #26 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Below 150% of poverty | 26.6% | #23 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Housing
| Measure | Value | Rank in Florida | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeowner share | 78.6% | #23 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.8% | #30 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes built before 1970 | 13.3% | #39 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes built 2000 or later | 22.0% | #63 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with utility gas | 1.4% | #50 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with electricity | 93.1% | #12 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with fuel oil | 0.1% | #30 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with propane | 1.4% | #39 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Returns deducting property tax | 3.0% | #45 of 67 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns claiming an energy credit | 3.0% | #9 of 67 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
Health
| Measure | Value | Rank in Florida | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 18.4% | #3 of 67 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.5% | #2 of 67 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| COPD | 11.3% | #10 of 67 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Stroke | 5.6% | #5 of 67 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Cancer | 12.9% | #6 of 67 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Arthritis | 37.8% | #3 of 67 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| High blood pressure | 46.0% | #4 of 67 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| High cholesterol | 46.7% | #2 of 67 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Obesity | 36.9% | #20 of 67 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Depression | 17.3% | #54 of 67 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Cognitive disability | 14.8% | #36 of 67 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Mobility disability | 21.4% | #6 of 67 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Hearing disability | 11.5% | #3 of 67 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Vision disability | 7.8% | #12 of 67 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Fair or poor health | 26.1% | #15 of 67 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| 65+ with all teeth lost | 18.7% | #21 of 67 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Dental visit in the past year | 54.6% | #37 of 67 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
Hazards
| Measure | Value | Rank in Florida | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural hazard risk | 89.4 | #31 of 67 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Expected annual hazard loss | $46,656,669 | #36 of 67 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Hurricane risk | 95.7 | #33 of 67 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Coastal flooding risk | Not applicable | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 | |
| Inland flooding risk | 78.4 | #35 of 67 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Wildfire risk | 92.7 | #18 of 67 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Tornado risk | 82.5 | #32 of 67 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Hail risk | 41.6 | #12 of 67 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Strong wind risk | 99.8 | #3 of 67 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Winter weather risk | 0.0 | #45 of 67 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Heat wave risk | 72.6 | #34 of 67 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Earthquake risk | 28.0 | #52 of 67 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Drought risk | 73.1 | #8 of 67 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Lightning risk | 95.3 | #30 of 67 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
Community
| Measure | Value | Rank in Florida | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | #43 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Foreign-born residents | 10.8% | #26 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 22.2% | #17 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Black residents | 9.3% | #43 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Asian residents | 1.5% | #29 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| White residents | 63.1% | #43 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Diversity index | 54.2 | #23 of 67 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
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About this data
Inventory figures count the LeadLoom records that can be bought right now, after sold, reserved and opted-out records are removed; they refresh within a minute of any sale. Every other figure is a published statistic about the area, never a fact about a person: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment (February 2026), CDC PLACES model-based estimates, the FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) and IRS Statistics of Income (tax year 2022).
Cite as: TheWoob Explorer, "Highlands County, Florida", https://explorer.thewoob.com/explorer/FL/Highlands, retrieved 2026-10-19. Compiled data licensed CC BY 4.0; government source data is public domain.
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