At a Glance
Median Income
$57,300
$24,467 per capita
Home Value
$168,500
Zillow: $201,041
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
38.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
63.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
15.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake City residents earn a median household income of $57,300 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,467. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,233 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake City is $168,500 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,041. Median rent is $1,130/month, with 38.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
11.9% of adults in Lake City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
63.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake City has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,911
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,574/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born36.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,300
Per Capita$24,467
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$26,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,481
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,500
Rent$1,130
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$201,041
Housing Units961
Rent Burden38.7%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,266/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation948 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+63.1%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 15% / D 84%
Commute25 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake City was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
36.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.