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Lake City, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Columbia County County
Lake City, FL
At a Glance
How Lake City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lake City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake City residents earn a median household income of $51,175 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,065. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,818 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake City is $178,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,215. Median rent is $940/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Lake City reports 1,326 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 249% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,433/100K. The murder rate is 16.5/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in Lake City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake City has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.