Lakeland, GA
Living in Lakeland
Bikeability79
Walkability92
Commute65
Public Transit53
Affordability100
Public Safety46
Airports13
Hospitals37
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.3kPopulation+85 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black43%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school29%
High school graduate42%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$19kMedian Household Income-$5.5k (2010–19)
53%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K57%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K8%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office24%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van77%
Public transportation<1%
Walked16%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$59kMedian Home Value+$4.6k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$463Median Monthly Rent+$93 (2010–19)
24%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K43%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K27%
$300K to $399K12%
House Heating Type
Electricity88%
LP gas2%
Utility gas9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lakeland
United States45
Georgia43
Valdosta Metro Area28
Lanier County53
Property Crime in Lakeland
United States48
Georgia59
Valdosta Metro Area54
Lanier County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lakeland
Inland Flooding18
Tornado22
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lakeland, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lakeland, GA
Highland Christian Academy
12 miles, SW
Lighthouse Christian School
13 miles, SW
Valdosta Christian Academy
15 miles, SW
Jackson Heights Christian Academy
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lakeland, GA
Valdosta State University
18 miles, SW
Thomas University
55 miles, W
Florida State University
83 miles, SW
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
84 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lakeland, GA
Sgmc Lanier Campus
1 miles, W
Sgmc Berrien Campus
15 miles, NW
Greenleaf Center
17 miles, SW
South Georgia Medical Center
18 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lakeland, GA
Valdosta Regional Airport
22 miles, SW
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
74 miles, NW
Tallahassee International Airport
88 miles, SW
Jacksonville International Airport
91 miles, SE