At a Glance
Median Income
$43,472
$28,930 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
Zillow: $262,076
Median Rent
$607/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
19.6%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
20.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Kerr a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 19.6% (444% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,767
Median Age61.9 yrs
Density179/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,472
Per Capita$28,930
Unemployment19.6%
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%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death15,843/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain55.2 in/yr
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.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.