Lake Wales, FL
Living in Lake Wales
Bikeability43
Walkability14
Commute53
Public Transit12
Affordability81
Public Safety53
Airports85
Hospitals17
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+2.2k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black25%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$7.8k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office23%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$167kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
34%Built 2000 or Later
$675Median Monthly Rent+$146 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity95%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake Wales
United States45
Florida50
Lakeland Metro Area39
Polk County39
Property Crime in Lake Wales
United States48
Florida57
Lakeland Metro Area45
Polk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 2 | 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 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 63 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Wales
Inland Flooding26
Tornado22
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Wales, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Wales, FL
The Vanguard School
1 miles, NW
Candlelight Christian Academy
1 miles, SE
Canaan Academy
1 miles, S
Endtime Christian School of Excellence
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Wales, FL
Warner University
7 miles, S
Webber International University
7 miles, SE
Southeastern University
21 miles, W
Florida Polytechnic University
22 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Wales, FL
Adventhealth Lake Wales
3 miles, SE
Winter Haven Hospital
11 miles, NW
Bartow Regional Medical Center
15 miles, W
Poinciana Medical Center
17 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Lake Wales, FL
Orlando International Airport
39 miles, NE
Tampa International Airport
57 miles, W
Melbourne International Airport
60 miles, E
Orlando Sanford International Airport
63 miles, N