Highlands County FutureCast

Not seasonally adjusted.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

This is the rolling 12 month job creation number, in thousands

FloridaCommerce, Current Employment Statistics

Current Employment Statistics, Seasonally Adjusted, Non-Agricultural Employment. The state level year-over-year change in jobs (measured by CES) reflects the number of nonfarm payroll positions reported by employers, based on where the jobs are located. In contrast, the county level year-over-year change in employment (measured by LAUS) reflects the number of employed residents, regardless of where they work. Because these measure different populations—jobs vs. employed people—they are not directly comparable.

FloridaCommerce, Local Area Unemployment Statistics

Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) by county. Not Seasonally Adjusted, Total Employment The county level year-over-year change in employment (measured by LAUS) reflects the number of employed residents, based on where they live. This is different from the state level tile for year-over-year change in jobs (measured by CES) which reflects the number of non-farm payroll positions reported by employers, based on where the jobs are located. Because these measure different populations—jobs vs. employed people—they are not directly comparable.

This is the Consumer Sentiment Index for Florida, published by the University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research.

Bureau of Economic and Business Research

Housing Starts: This is New Private Housing Units Authorized by Building Permits: 1 Unit Structures for Florida.

Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Not seasonally adjusted.

Housing Sales. Closed sales by month.

Florida Realtors.

Housing permits issued for single-family homes.

U.S. Census Bureau.

This is the amount of Local Option Sales Taxes collected by fiscal year.

Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research.

The amount of Adjusted Gross Income this county gains or loses each year from people migrating into and out of the county.

The net value of Adjusted Gross Income Florida gains or loses each hour from people migrating into and out of the state.

United States Internal Revenue Service

United States Internal Revenue Service https://www.irs.gov/

American Community Survey (ACS), U.S. Census Bureau

American Community Survey (ACS), U.S. Census Bureau

American Community Survey (ACS), U.S. Census Bureau

American Community Survey (ACS), U.S. Census Bureau

Florida Department of Education PK-12 Education Information Portal

Percentage of registered voters that vote, by year.

Florida Division of Elections

Poll answers to the question “Is Florida Headed in the Right or Wrong Direction?”

The Florida Chamber of Commerce.

This is the total of local, state, federal and private acres of conservation land, divided by the county area in acres -- January 2025.

https://www.fnai.org/conslands/conservation-lands

U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates, State Totals.

https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest.html

American Community Survey (ACS), U.S. Census Bureau

American Community Survey (ACS), U.S. Census Bureau

American Community Survey (ACS), U.S. Census Bureau

American Community Survey (ACS), U.S. Census Bureau

American Community Survey (ACS), U.S. Census Bureau

Percentage of the population that is in poverty or ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed)

United Way ALICE Report: Florida

Housing cost-burdened families are those who “pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing.” Data on this tile is for renters only. Severe rent burden is defined as paying more than 50 percent of one's income on rent.

Table B25070, American Community Survey

Annual state ranking on child health based on the percentage of babies born with a low birth weight, children lacking health insurance, child and teen deaths per 100,000, and children and teens who are overweight or obese.

Annie E. Casey Foundation

The percentage of students by county and state who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Florida Department of Education, Lunch Status by District.

Income per person for this area.

Bureau of Economic Analysis

The per capita personal income obtained through wages, proprietors' income, dividends, interest, rents, and government benefits. Figure is based on incomes for those living in the area, not necessarily working in the area.

The number of crimes reported per 100,000 citizens. Data includes both property crimes and violent crimes.

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program

Starting in 2021, Florida’s Uniform Crime Reporting program began transitioning from summary-based crime reporting to incident-based reporting, following changes implemented by the FBI. During this transition, not all law enforcement agencies have been able to report data consistently, which may affect the reliability of post-2020 crime statistics. More information can be found here: https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJAB/UCR/Annual-Reports

The Florida Scorecard™ is a dynamic online tool that identifies and tracks key metrics that are important to Florida’s economy today and into the future. The Florida Scorecard gives stakeholders the power to measure progress on a statewide level and within their own communities. Check back often as this information is updated regularly.

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