Placid is a town located in Highlands County, in the state of Florida (FL), United States. Nestled in the South Atlantic division of the South region, it covers an area of 2.6 square miles (7.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 136 ft. With a population of approximately 1,668 residents, Placid offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 49.34% males and 50.66% females, and it has a population density of 649.03 people per square mile (250.59/km²). Placid lies at a latitude of 27.3 and a longitude of -81.36, operating in the UTC-5.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (7.9%), followed by English (9.4%), German (9.5%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 33852.