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Lake Park, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Palm Beach County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
9,005 Population 4,309/sq mi density
$69,274 Median Income $31,812 per capita
$361,700 Home Value $398,257 Zillow
$1,396 Median Rent 35.4% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
992 Violent Crime/100K 8,074 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$69,274 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$361,700 home value, $1,396/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
992 violent crimes/100K (161% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Park has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density4,309/sq mi
Coordinates26.8001°N, 80.0675°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPalm Beach County County
Nearest AirportPalm Beach International (PBI)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.2"
90% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.27"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0375 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.8 / 100
Community Resilience24.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Very High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 22, 1992.

Feb 22, 1992 27 km SW of Freeport, Bahamas M3.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 3 189 km
2022 Ian Category 5 143 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 62 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 156 km
2017 Irma Category 4 162 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 80 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 285 km
2011 Irene Category 2 276 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 28 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 80 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 214 km
2004 Charley Category 4 202 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 45 km
2004 Frances Category 2 45 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 214 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 286 km
1999 Irene Category 1 26 km
1995 Erin Category 1 71 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 145 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 284 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 38 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 73 km 6
Mar 1, 1980 EF3 71 km 1
Jan 24, 1979 EF3 57 km 0
Feb 23, 1965 EF3 79 km 0
Oct 19, 1958 EF3 60 km 1
Apr 15, 1958 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 10, 1956 EF3 90 km 0
Sep 18, 1954 EF3 74 km 2
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 39 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 34 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 29, 2023 EF2 4 km 0
Sep 27, 2022 EF2 48 km 0
Oct 18, 2011 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 18, 2008 EF2 26 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 12 km 0
Mar 21, 1983 EF2 91 km 0
Feb 2, 1983 EF2 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STATE FIRE (171,317 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 STATE FIRE 171,317 85 km
1989 UNNAMED 90,127 84 km
1989 UNNAMED 56,910 94 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,003 84 km
1985 ALLEY 51,504 94 km
2014 ALLIGATOR 50,667 77 km
1989 UNNAMED 49,716 41 km
2007 MOONSHINE BAY 38,664 97 km
2008 MYAKKA CUT 36,877 97 km
1985 UNNAMED 35,018 81 km
2007 UNNAMED 32,578 88 km
2006 BERG FIRE 28,992 89 km
2021 BOBCAT 28,849 81 km
2017 THREE MILE 26,683 88 km
2014 L 4 CUTOUT 23,068 88 km
2007 FROG LIGHT 20,174 92 km
1989 UNNAMED 19,103 81 km
1984 UNNAMED 17,967 59 km
1989 UNNAMED 16,000 76 km
2006 4 TRACK FIRE 14,625 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
March 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
April 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
May 78°F (25°C) 5.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Driest

Lake Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 66°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.3") and December the driest (2.4").

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