Southwest, Lakeland, FL
Living in Southwest
Bikeability3
Walkability4
Commute82
Public Transit2
Affordability88
Public Safety45
Airports87
Hospitals21
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income-$2.1k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$182kMedian Home Value-$3.5k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$858Median Monthly Rent+$135 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity95%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Southwest
United States45
Florida50
Lakeland Metro Area39
Polk County39
Property Crime in Southwest
United States48
Florida57
Lakeland Metro Area45
Polk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 68 | 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 Southwest
Inland Flooding24
Tornado21
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Southwest, Lakeland, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Southwest, Lakeland, FL
Lakeland Christian School
1 miles, NW
St Joseph Academy
1 miles, N
Resurrection Catholic School
1 miles, S
Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Southwest, Lakeland, FL
Florida Southern College
1 miles, NE
Southeastern University
3 miles, E
Florida Polytechnic University
12 miles, NE
Strayer University-Florida
24 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Southwest, Lakeland, FL
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
3 miles, N
Bartow Regional Medical Center
10 miles, SE
South Florida Baptist Hospital
11 miles, W
Winter Haven Hospital
14 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Southwest, Lakeland, FL
Tampa International Airport
35 miles, W
St Pete-Clearwater International Airport
45 miles, W
Orlando International Airport
49 miles, NE
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
56 miles, SW