Sebring, Florida
Sebring is a city of 11,382 people in Highlands County, Florida, founded in 1912.
Why visit Sebring
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lakeshore Cinema 8, Circle Theatre, Central Station and Edward Hainz House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 49°F.
Weather in Sebring
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sebring
Sebring is a city in and the county seat of Highlands County, Florida, United States. It is nicknamed "The City on the Circle", in reference to Circle Drive, the center of the Sebring Downtown Historic District. As of 2022 United States Census estimates, the population is 11,379 up from 10,729 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Sebring, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks18
Central Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic fire station in Sebring, Florida
Edward Hainz House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Elizabeth Haines House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
H. Orvel Sebring House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Harder Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Sebring, United States of America
Highlands County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
County courthouse in Florida, United States of America
Kenilworth Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Hotel in Florida, United States of America
Paul L. Vinson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Santa Rosa Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Hotel building in Sebring, Florida, United States
Sebring
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Train station in Sebring, Florida
Sebring Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Highlands Museum of the Arts
Museum · 1.5 mi
Art museum in Florida, United States
Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
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Restaurants and cafes32
Galati's
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
637 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring
Mo-Fr 16:00-21:00
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 2.6 mi
821 US 27 North, Sebring
Su-Th 10:45-23:15, Fr,Sa 10:45-00:15
Mae Lee's
Cafe · 1.9 mi
445 North Ridgewood Drive, Sebring
Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-16:00
Red Lobster
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.6 mi
721 US 27 North, Sebring
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Faded Bistro
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
420 North Ridgewood Drive, Sebring
Tu-Th 11:00-15:00, 16:00-22:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-15:00,16:00-23:59;Su 10:00-14:00
Sebring Soda & Ice Cream Works
Cafe · 1.6 mi
201 Circle Park Drive
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-16:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 2.7 mi
921 US 27 North, Sebring
20 more on the map.
History
Sebring was founded in 1912. It was named after George E. Sebring (1859–1927), a pottery manufacturer from Ohio who developed the city. He had a circular plan as the focal point for the city. It was chartered by the state of Florida in 1913, and was selected as the county seat of Highlands County when the county was created in 1921. The village of Sebring, Ohio, is also named for George E. Sebring and his family.
Sebring is known for its collection of historic and historically designated buildings. The Sebring Train Station, Sebring Fire Station, and the Highlands County Courthouse are all National Register of Historic Places buildings that are still in service, as well as the entire Sebring Downtown Historic District, consisting of shops, restaurants, offices, businesses and apartments all bordered by the water. Harder Hall Resort and the Kenilworth Lodge are both surviving examples of large, extravagant boom time hotels.
From the History section of Sebring, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship18
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Highlands County Hospital/Homebound Program
School · 2.5 mi
426 School St, Sebring
Healthcare3
Sebring Medical Walk-In Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
343 South Commerce Avenue
Map of Sebring
137 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°F | 49°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 76°F | 52°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 80°F | 55°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 60°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 89°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 9.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 7.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 72°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 66°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 58°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 75°F | 53°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Avon Park 2 W (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Highlands County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-12-13: Hurricane Nicole (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-08: Tropical Storm Nicole (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sebring Regional Airport (SEF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Avon Park 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Lake Wales 32 mi north, about 52 min by car
- Bartow 37 mi northwest, about 59 min by car
- Cypress Gardens 40 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Highland City 43 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Poinciana 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Haines City 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lakeland Highlands 46 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fuller Heights 46 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lakeland 51 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Welcome to Sebring 448742717, Chuck Schultz from Anniston, AL, USA, upload by Herrick, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sebring, FL, USA - panoramio (1), William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sebring, FL, USA - panoramio (6), William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CityPier LakeJackson SebringFL, Sidestreamer, CC BY 3.0
- Greetings from Sebring, Florida - Large Letter Postcard (5448005698), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Santa Rosa Hotel Sebring, Florida, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sebring FL hist dist Buckeye01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sebring FL Edward Hainz House02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sebring Train Station from NE, Jhw57, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sebring FD, Fl295 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- KworthLodge, Horologium, CC BY 3.0
- Sebring FL Vinson House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sebring FL Sebring House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sebring FL Elizabeth Haines House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highlands Courthouse, Fl295 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- HarderHall, Horologium, CC BY 3.0
- FLMOHM Aerial, Shawnnickell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Psychotria viridis, M.Aurelius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Psychotria viridis leaves, M.Aurelius, CC0
- Lophophora williamsii bloom, M.Aurelius, CC0
- Golden Trumpet Tree, M.Aurelius, CC0
- Loblolly bay, M.Aurelius, CC0
- Dorymyrmex flavopectus casent0103887 head 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Dorymyrmex flavopectus casent0103887 profile 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Dorymyrmex flavopectus casent0103887 dorsal 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Postbloom fruit drop, Mmacbeth, CC0
- Dianella-ensifolia (berries) (5617246568), Homer Edward Price, CC BY 2.0
- Carolina-Laurel-Cherry (5617245640), Homer Edward Price, CC BY 2.0
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