Venus Florida Map

About Venus, Florida

Venus is a locality in Highlands County, Florida, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Venus is located at 27.0673°N, 81.3567°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33960.

Venus, Florida, exhales a quiet, sun-baked stillness, a testament to its position in the heart of the state's interior. It lies 30.0 miles south of Sebring, FL (from Sebring, FL: bearing 170°T), and is situated 15.6 miles south of Lake Placid. The landscape here is a subtle, rolling tapestry of pines and palmettos, their green a deep, resonant hue under the wide, often brilliant sky. Broad fields, their soil the color of baked clay, stretch out, punctuated by the occasional glint of water from slow-moving creeks that thread their way through the terrain. The air itself carries a faint, sweet scent, a blend of pine resin and the dry earth, particularly potent in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, casting long, softened shadows across the land. Life in Venus unfolds with a measured grace, a gentle hum that speaks of generations accustomed to the rhythms of the land and the steady passage of seasons. The history of Venus is intrinsically linked to the fertile soil and the agricultural endeavors that have long defined this part of Highlands County. For decades, the economy here has been shaped by the cultivation of citrus groves, their neat rows a familiar sight, and the raising of cattle, their lowing a distant soundtrack to the days. While the agricultural roots run deep, a quiet transition is underway, with some lands finding new purpose in smaller, more diversified farming operations and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty of the area. There are no grand monuments or bustling attractions in Venus, but rather a profound sense of place, a quiet dignity that arises from its enduring connection to the land and the simple, honest work that sustains it.

About This Venus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Venus, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.067276, -81.35674. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Venus and Highlands County.

Detailed location data for Venus includes the ZIP code (33960), telephone area code (561), county seat of Highlands County (Sebring), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Venus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.