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Lake City, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Columbia County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
12,404
Population
867/sq mi density
$51,175
Median Income
$27,065 per capita
$178,600
Home Value
$257,215 Zillow
$940
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
1,326
Violent Crime/100K
6,433 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,175 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$178,600 home value, $940/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,326 violent crimes/100K (249% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 867/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1886°N, 82.6422°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gainesville Regional (GNV) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0400 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in |
Lake City has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and November the driest (2.4").