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Lake Kerr, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Putnam County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,767 Population 179/sq mi density
$43,472 Median Income $28,930 per capita
$118,800 Home Value $262,076 Zillow
$607 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,472 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $607/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Kerr, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,472
42% below
$28,930 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
58% below
Zillow: $262,076
Median Rent
$607/mo
48% below
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,320/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
314 sunny days/yr

How Lake Kerr Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lake Kerr's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
42%
Rent
52%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
192%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Kerr a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Kerr residents earn a median household income of $43,472 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,930. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,593 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Kerr is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,076. Median rent is $607/month, with 23.4% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Lake Kerr reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,320/100K.

Education

15.8% of adults in Lake Kerr hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Kerr has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,767
Median Age61.9 yrs
Density179/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,472
Per Capita$28,930
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$3,499M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$607
Ownership93.4%
Zillow$262,076
Housing Units1,643
Rent Burden23.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,320/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death15,843/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain55.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation48 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute44 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Kerr was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.