At a Glance
Median Income
$60,769
$31,165 per capita
Home Value
$85,800
Zillow: $222,612
Median Rent
$936/mo
20.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
15.2% 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+
3.5 / 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 $60,769 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,165. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 185 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake City is $85,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,612. Median rent is $936/month, with 20.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
9.4% of adults in Lake City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake City has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population575
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density788/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,769
Per Capita$31,165
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$3,781M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,213
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,800
Rent$936
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$222,612
Housing Units378
Rent Burden20.6%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,605/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain27.5 in/yr
Elevation116 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake City was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Alice International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.