Lake Watkins, Lakeland, FL
Living in Lake Watkins
Bikeability3
Walkability11
Commute79
Public Transit3
Affordability94
Public Safety58
Airports87
Hospitals22
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.1kPopulation+152 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black5%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty
22 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$167kMedian Home Value+$6.6k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$819Median Monthly Rent+$139 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity96%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake Watkins
United States45
Florida50
Lakeland Metro Area39
Polk County39
Property Crime in Lake Watkins
United States48
Florida57
Lakeland Metro Area45
Polk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 8 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 63 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Watkins
Inland Flooding24
Tornado21
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Watkins, Lakeland, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Watkins, Lakeland, FL
All Hope Christian Academy
0 miles, NW
Pathways School of Excellence
1 miles, NE
Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College
1 miles, NW
St Joseph Academy
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Watkins, Lakeland, FL
Southeastern University
1 miles, NE
Florida Southern College
2 miles, NW
Florida Polytechnic University
10 miles, NE
Warner University
24 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Watkins, Lakeland, FL
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
3 miles, NW
Bartow Regional Medical Center
9 miles, SE
Winter Haven Hospital
12 miles, E
South Florida Baptist Hospital
13 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lake Watkins, Lakeland, FL
Tampa International Airport
37 miles, W
St Pete-Clearwater International Airport
47 miles, W
Orlando International Airport
47 miles, NE
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
58 miles, SW