Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area, FL
Living in the Lakeland Metro Area
Bikeability16
Walkability11
Commute42
Public Transit11
Affordability73
Public Safety62
Airports82
Hospitals20
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
686kPopulation+96k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black15%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate35%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$6.6k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
29 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$151kMedian Home Value+$8.9k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$785Median Monthly Rent+$144 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity95%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Lakeland Metro Area
United States45
Florida50
Property Crime in the Lakeland Metro Area
United States48
Florida57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump56%
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 the Lakeland Metro Area
Inland Flooding27
Tornado23
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area, FL
Future Scholars Christian Academy
4 miles, NW
Bethel Christian Academy
4 miles, NW
Winter Haven Adventist Academy
4 miles, NW
Ovell's Chrisitian Academy
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area, FL
Warner University
11 miles, SE
Webber International University
13 miles, SE
Southeastern University
15 miles, W
Florida Polytechnic University
16 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area, FL
Winter Haven Hospital
6 miles, N
Adventhealth Lake Wales
9 miles, SE
Bartow Regional Medical Center
10 miles, W
Adventhealth Heart of Florida
16 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area, FL
Orlando International Airport
40 miles, NE
Tampa International Airport
51 miles, W
St Pete-Clearwater International Airport
61 miles, W
Orlando Sanford International Airport
63 miles, NE