Lakeland, FL
Living in Lakeland
Bikeability18
Walkability22
Commute71
Public Transit19
Affordability76
Public Safety54
Airports87
Hospitals22
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
108kPopulation+11k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black20%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate33%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$6.5k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$150kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$834Median Monthly Rent+$148 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity94%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas4%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lakeland
United States45
Florida50
Lakeland Metro Area39
Polk County39
Property Crime in Lakeland
United States48
Florida57
Lakeland Metro Area45
Polk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%
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 Lakeland
Inland Flooding25
Tornado22
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lakeland, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lakeland, FL
Solutions Academy
1 miles, NW
St Luke S Christian Academy & Preschool
1 miles, W
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
1 miles, N
St Joseph Academy
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Lakeland, FL
Florida Southern College
2 miles, S
Southeastern University
3 miles, SE
Florida Polytechnic University
9 miles, NE
Strayer University-Florida
25 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lakeland, FL
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
0 miles, N
South Florida Baptist Hospital
12 miles, W
Bartow Regional Medical Center
12 miles, SE
Winter Haven Hospital
14 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lakeland, FL
Tampa International Airport
36 miles, W
St Pete-Clearwater International Airport
46 miles, W
Orlando International Airport
47 miles, NE
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
59 miles, SW