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Lake Park, GA

Georgia · Lowndes County · Valdosta Metro

Lake Park is a small town in Georgia with a population of 962. Residents earn $38,571 per year, which is 49% below the national average.

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
962 Population 594/sq mi density
$38,571 Median Income $39,991 per capita
$241,900 Home Value $269,365 Zillow
$797 Median Rent 50.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
409 Violent Crime/100K 4,496 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,571 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$241,900 home value, $797/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $38,571
49% lower than US avg
Home Value $241,900
14% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 409/100K
8% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.1%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $797
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.9%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 42.8%
245% higher than US avg

How Lake Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population962
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 69%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,571
Per Capita$39,991
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty42.8%
County GDP$7,135M
Commute25 min

Housing

B
Home Value$241,900
Rent$797
Ownership46.9%
Zillow$269,365
Housing Units433
Rent Burden50.0%

Crime

F
Violent409/100K
Property4,496/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault409/100K
Burglary1,362/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Uninsured14.6%
Smoking17.3%
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
AQI44 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation160 ft (49 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.38

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.6%
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Is Lake Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lake Park receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Lake Park has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lake Park is $38,571, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 42.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lake Park is $241,900, 14% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $797 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 409 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,496 per 100,000, 129% above the national average.

Education

11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Lake Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Lake Park has a population of 962 with a density of 594 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age is 30.6 years, 21% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 64.6% female and 35.4% male. The city is predominantly White (69.2%), with 21.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.9% of residents, while 6.1% speak Spanish. 5.9% of the population are veterans. 8.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 81.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

962
Total Population
594
People / sq mi
30.6yrs
Median Age
21% below US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.4%
Female 64.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.9%
20% above US avg
Spanish 6.1%
54% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lake Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lake Park is $38,571, which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,991. The average weekly wage is $933, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 42.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,318 business establishments, including 286 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.3, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 12.6% of workers work from home.

Income: Lake Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$38,571
49% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,991
Avg Weekly Wage$933
IRS Avg AGI$61,270
Gini Index0.486 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate42.8%
245% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,318
County GDP$7,135M

Business (County)

Restaurants286
Healthcare445
Retail520
Manufacturing95

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,773
8% above US avg
Cost of Living96.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Drive Alone56.9%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home12.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Lake Park is $241,900, 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $269,365, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98.7% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $797 (31% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,023 for a one-bedroom to $1,203 for a two-bedroom apartment. 46.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 433 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1998. The average annual property tax is $3,773. 50.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$241,900
14% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$269,365
Median List Price$276,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$276,900
$/Sq Ft$142
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.7%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$797
31% below US avg
Rent Burden50.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Homeownership46.9%
Owner-Occupied46.9%
Renter-Occupied53.1%
Housing Units433
Median Year Built1998

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,773
8% above US avg
Effective Rate1.56%
In Lake Park, 38.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.2% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.3% of residents. 35.0% have high blood pressure. 17.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 14.8% report binge drinking. 29.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 22.9% report depression. 20.2% experience frequent mental distress. 14.6% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,780. The dentist ratio is 1:1,787. 76.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.3 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Lake Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.9%
21% above US avg
Diabetes12.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure35.0%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.8%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.3%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.8%
Physical Inactivity29.8%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress15.5%
Short Sleep37.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate81.9%
Uninsured14.6%
70% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,780
Dentists1:1,787
Mental Health1:434
Checkup Rate76.9%
Dental Visits61.6%
Premature Death11,342/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access76.3%
Healthcare Facilities445
Lake Park has a violent crime rate of 409 per 100,000 residents, 8% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 408.7 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,496 per 100,000, 129% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,861, burglary at 1,362, vehicle theft at 272 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 19 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lake Park receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Lake Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent408.7/100K
8% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault408.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,495.9/100K
129% above US avg
Burglary1,362.4/100K
Theft2,861.0/100K
Vehicle Theft272.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19
Traffic Accidents132
Avg Accident Severity2.7 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Lake Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 160 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation160 ft (49 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density594/sq mi
Coordinates30.6856°N, 83.1877°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLowndes County County
Nearest AirportValdosta Regional (VLD)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.22"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.7 / 100
Community Resilience47.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 32 km
2024 Debby Category 1 90 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 44 km
2018 Michael Category 5 154 km
2017 Irma Category 1 293 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 245 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 89 km
2004 Charley Category 1 238 km
1998 Earl Category 1 250 km
1995 Erin Category 1 256 km
1985 Elena Category 3 218 km
1985 Kate Category 2 95 km
1985 Bob Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

339 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 20 fatalities, 177 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF3 92 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 52 km 11
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 36 km 0
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF3 34 km 4
Feb 27, 1984 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 25, 1960 EF3 76 km 0
May 11, 1952 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 10 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 57 km 0
Dec 15, 2022 EF2 100 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 87 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF2 80 km 0
Dec 29, 2014 EF2 17 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF2 96 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF2 87 km 0
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 76 km 1
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 91 km 0
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 97 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX 328,827 79 km
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 88 km
2017 WEST MIMS 166,737 86 km
2011 HONEY PRAIRIE 147,065 85 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 84 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 83 km
1999 FRIENDLY 75,089 78 km
2001 UNNAMED 59,179 86 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 87 km
2012 COUNTY LINE 35,440 73 km
2004 IMPASSABLE ONE 29,836 81 km
1985 UNNAMED 25,845 47 km
1998 OAK 21,478 77 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 73 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 85 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 98 km
2004 UNNAMED 18,577 76 km
1989 PIN HOOK 16,471 78 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,543 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
March 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Driest
November 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in

Lake Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (2.4").

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Lake Park is located in Lowndes County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67% below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 58.8% of the vote, a 18-point margin. 93.6% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 445 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 56.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.8%
D 40.8%

Winner: Republican by 18 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19
Traffic Accidents132
Avg Accident Severity2.7 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.1%
67% below US avg
High School+93.8%
Graduate Degree+3.9%
School Test Score5.38
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3Metro / under 250K
Population Density594/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi
CountyLowndes County County

Services

Broadband Access93.6%
Avg Download Speed140.5 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed29.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities445
Restaurants286
Retail Stores520

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Drive Alone56.9%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home12.6%
Average costs for common services in Lake Park. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $241 ($144–$385)
Specialist Visit $337 ($193–$530)
Urgent Care Visit $193 ($96–$337)
Emergency Room Visit $2,119 ($770–$4,815)
Dental Cleaning $125 ($72–$193)
Dental Filling $241 ($144–$385)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $43 ($24–$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $72 ($48–$116)
Brake Pad Replacement $289 ($144–$482)
Tire Rotation $39 ($19–$72)
New Tires (Set of 4) $578 ($385–$963)
Battery Replacement $193 ($96–$337)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $96 ($58–$144)
Electrician (Per Hour) $87 ($48–$135)
HVAC Repair $385 ($144–$770)
HVAC System Install $6,741 ($3,852–$11,556)
Roof Repair $963 ($385–$1,926)
Roof Replacement $8,667 ($5,297–$14,445)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,445 ($482–$3,371)
Divorce (Contested) $14,445 ($4,815–$28,890)
DUI Defense $4,815 ($1,926–$9,630)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,445 ($770–$2,889)
Will Preparation $482 ($193–$963)
Trust Preparation $2,408 ($963–$4,815)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut $53 ($29–$96)
Hair Coloring (Full) $144 ($72–$241)
Manicure $24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure $39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour) $77 ($48–$125)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.95 ($2.89–$5.30)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.37 ($2.41–$4.82)
Loaf of Bread $3.66 ($2.41–$5.30)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.33 ($2.89–$6.26)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.30 ($3.85–$7.22)
Rice (per lb) $0.96 ($0.58–$1.73)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $135 ($77–$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $67 ($29–$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $67 ($39–$116)
Internet (Monthly) $67 ($39–$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63 ($29–$96)
Cable TV (Monthly) $82 ($48–$144)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $193 ($72–$482)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,926 ($1,156–$3,371)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $67 ($29–$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.70–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $96 ($29–$241)
Driver's License Renewal $29 ($14–$72)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,156 ($578–$2,408)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $963 ($482–$1,926)
After-School Care (Monthly) $385 ($193–$674)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $48 ($24–$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $963 ($385–$2,408)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,038 ($4,815–$28,890)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $58 ($29–$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $96 ($48–$193)
Dog Grooming $58 ($29–$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39 ($19–$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter $289 ($144–$482)
Cat Spay/Neuter $193 ($96–$385)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$619
Toddler$576
Preschool$553
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$563
Toddler$485
Preschool$489
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Lowndes County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Accommodation & Food Services 6,597 320 $19,581 1.47
Retail Trade 6,521 496 $34,596 1.32
Health Care & Social Assistance 5,009 419 $48,078 0.71
Manufacturing 4,876 124 $64,469 1.20
Transportation & Warehousing 2,971 100 $53,367 1.42
Construction 2,550 266 $68,338 0.98
Administrative & Waste Services 2,193 202 $37,099 0.75
Professional & Technical Services 1,382 278 $77,746 0.40
Other Services 1,154 218 $42,112 0.78
Wholesale Trade 1,108 133 $64,693 0.57
Real Estate 1,061 176 $48,874 1.38
Finance & Insurance 964 157 $69,680 0.48
Arts & Entertainment 919 38 $18,689 1.11
Information & Technology 502 42 $53,475 0.54
Educational Services 481 34 $44,558 0.47
Management of Companies 185 12 $74,565 0.22
Utilities 149 12 $115,708 0.79
Unclassified 76 162 $84,853 1.10

Schools in Lake Park

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lake Park Elementary School Elementary 643 49 13.1:1
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Radio Stations near Lake Park

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

National Parks Near Lake Park

16 national parks and monuments found near Lake Park.

ParkTypeFee
Big Shoals State Park State Park Free
Chehaw State Park State Park Free
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park State Park Free
Econfina River State Park State Park Free
Flint River Greenway State Park Free
General Coffee State Park State Park Free
Ichetucknee Springs State Park State Park Free
Lafayette Blue Springs State Park State Park Free
Laura Walker State Park State Park Free
O'leno State Park State Park Free
Reed Bingham State Park State Park Free
St. Marks River Preserve State Park State Park Free
Stephen C. Foster State Park State Park Free
Suwannee River State Park State Park Free
Troy Spring State Park State Park Free
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park State Park Free

Museums in Lake Park

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
LOWNDES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION305 W CENTRAL AVE2292474780$140,971
LOWNDES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION2292474780$140,971
ART GALLERYART MUSEUM
ECHOLS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2295598310
FINE ARTS GALLERYART MUSEUM
HAMILTON CO HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION3867923850
NEW RANGOON MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM2292450042
TREASURES OF MADISON COUNTYGENERAL MUSEUM200 SW RANGE AVENUE (IN THE W T DAVIS BUILDING)
VALDOSTA AIR MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM2612 MADISON HWY STE D2292450042
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY PLANETARIUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM2293335752

Libraries in Lake Park

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
SOUTH GEORGIA REGIONAL LIBRARY300 WOODROW WILSON DRIVE0.0281,386

Farmers Markets in Lake Park

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Downtown Valdosta Farm Days100 E. Central Ave05/04/2013 to 10/19/2013Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
KNOW YOUR FARMER KNOW YOUR FOOD FARMERS MARKET1409 Old Lake Park RoadYes
Urban Farmer's Market (Madison, FL) College Loop Behind O'neals Resturant05/01/2014 to Fri: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM;
Valdosta Farmers MarketSouth Patterson St.01/01/2013 to 12/31/2013Mon: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM;Tue: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM;Wed: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM;Thu: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM;Fri: 8:00 AM-6:0

Hotels in Lake Park

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Holiday Inn Express
Quality Inn
Travelodge Lake Park Valdosta

Restaurants in Lake Park

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Corbetts Country Corner
Cracker Barrel
Denny's
El Cazador Express
Pizza Hut
Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
The Farm House
Waffle House

Cafes in Lake Park

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Red Owl Cafe
Waffle House

Veterinaries in Lake Park

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lake Park Veterinary

Gas Stations in Lake Park

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Citgo
Citgo
Exxon
Flying J
Flying J
Flying J
Shell
TA
TA
TA

Banks in Lake Park

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Synovus

Pharmacies in Lake Park

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CHANCY DRUGS – LAKE PARK 1016 LAKES BOULEVARD 229-559-9394
WINN-DIXIE - 32 1060 LAKES BOULEVARD 229-559-7736

Cell Towers in Lake Park

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
HWY. 14 SOUTH @ CITY LANDFILLTOWER127
4542 Water Oak Trail (45161)GTOWER106
2720 Park Avenue RoadTOWER98
APPROX 9/10 MI S OF I75 ON CITY RD 274TOWER98
3740 LOCH LAUREL RD (76450)GTOWER96
6583 NW 27TH BOULEVARD (44890)LTOWER95
6607 Northwest 27th Blvd. (024577 / 27th Blvd)TOWER95
6012 PETERSON ROAD (76449)GTOWER81
1121 Northeast Evergreen Avenue (85287)LTOWER80
3750 Clyattville Rd (84569)GTOWER70

Fire Stations in Lake Park

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Lake Park Fire Department120 N Essa STVolunteer229-740-7400

Power Plants Near Lake Park

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
LOWNDES TYCOR FARMSSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC221114-83.2OP

Bridges in Lake Park

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous196122610,000G
CulvertConcrete1959262,960F
Tee BeamConcrete19601082,370F
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete continuous20212701,840G
SlabConcrete19564201,660G
Tee BeamConcrete19641201,470F
SlabConcrete2020260550G
CulvertConcrete195926370G
SlabConcrete2020300250G

Superfund Sites Near Lake Park

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
ADM-VALDOSTA REFINERY1841 CLAY ROADLOWNDES
ADM-VALDOSTA REFINERY1841 CLAY ROADLOWNDES

Airports Near Lake Park

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moody Air Force BaseVADMedium Airport
Valdosta Regional AirportVLDMedium Airport
Ag Aviators AirportSmall Airport
Alyssas Animal Sanctuary Air ParkSmall Airport
Bemiss Auxiliary Army AirfieldSmall Airport
Berrien County AirportSmall Airport
Bird FieldSmall Airport
Buckner AirportSmall Airport
Buddys Ag Service AirportSmall Airport
Cannon Creek AirparkSmall Airport
Christians Folly AirportSmall Airport
Circle P AirportSmall Airport
Cook County AirportSmall Airport
Cooksey Brothers AirportSmall Airport
Delta AirportSmall Airport
DJ Farm AirportSmall Airport
Estherbrook AerodromeSmall Airport
Fargo AirportSmall Airport
Finlayson Farm AirportSmall Airport
Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Flying C Farm AirportSmall Airport
Fort Atkinson Plantation AirparkSmall Airport
Hamilton StripSmall Airport
Henry Tift Myers AirportTMASmall Airport
Homerville AirportSmall Airport
Jefferson Landings AirportSmall Airport
Kittyhawk Estates AirportSmall Airport
Lake City AirparkSmall Airport
Lake City Gateway AirportLCQSmall Airport
Lakeview AirstripSmall Airport
Lazyboy AirportSmall Airport
Little River AirportSmall Airport
Lumar FieldSmall Airport
Mallory FieldSmall Airport
Moss Meadows AirportSmall Airport
Moultrie Municipal AirportMGRSmall Airport
Mount Olive Farm AirportSmall Airport
O'Brien Airpark East/West AirportSmall Airport
Oak Ridge Plantation AirportSmall Airport
Paso Fino Farm AirportSmall Airport
Perry-Foley AirportFPYSmall Airport
Pittman Oaks AirportSmall Airport
Pratt AirportSmall Airport
Quitman Brooks County AirportSmall Airport
Rossi FieldSmall Airport
Shilo Farms AirportSmall Airport
South One Ten AirportSmall Airport
Souther Crop Spraying AirportSmall Airport
Spence AirportMULSmall Airport
Spirit of Suwannee AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Lake Park

8 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Echols County Sheriff's Office109 General Deloach Street
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office207 1st Street Northeast
Jasper Police Department205 Martin Luther King Drive Northeast
Lake Park Police Department120 North Essa Street
Madison County Police Department
Madison County Sheriff's Department
Remerton Police Department1750 Poplar Street
Valdosta Police Department Headquarters

Grocery Stores in Lake Park

10 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Bigfoot Travel Center 926Convenience Store7212 Lakes Blvd
Dollar General 25060Other7095 Lakes Blvd
DOLLAR GENERAL 4085Other365 Lake Blvd
Dollar Tree 3606Other5185 Mill Store Rd
Family Dollar 3231Other1006 Lakes Blvd
Flash Foods LLC 2745158Convenience Store1266 Lakes Blvd
Pilot Travel Center 631Convenience Store7001 Lake Park Bellville Rd
Race Way 1177Convenience Store1177 Lakes Blvd
TA Lake Park 249Convenience Store6901 Lake Park Bellville Rd
Winn Dixie 0032Supermarket1060 Lakes Blvd

Post Offices in Lake Park

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lake Park Post Office

Treatment Centers in Lake Park

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bridgeway Recovery CenterSubstance Abuse229-469-7518
Greenleaf Behavioral Health HospitalBoth877-978-1698
Greenleaf Counseling CenterBoth229-671-6700 x6705
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc - Hamilton County Virgie Cone CenterBoth386-792-1338
PeaceWay Counseling and - Mediation Services IncBoth229-333-2351

DOL Wage Violations in Lake Park

17 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $266,688 in back wages owed to 1,987 employees.

17
Violations
$266,688
Back Wages Owed
1,987
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
ADA Harvesting, LLC SIGNIFICANT 31636 3 $117,315 $124 948
Tycor Farms, LLC d/b/a/ Tycor Farms 31636 1 $33,438 $171 195
Irene Galarza 31636 1 $25,143 $1,676 15
Chauncey Contracting Inc 31636 1 $20,925 $20,925 1
TREJO LABOR SERVICE, L.L.C. [OSHA] 31636 Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders 2 $17,929 $854 21
Hamilton Employee Leasing, Inc. 31636 1 $16,781 $218 77
Dr JT Cooper, MD PC 31636 1 $12,470 $1,781 7
COLONIAL BAG COMPANY [OSHA] 31636 1 $9,905 $138 72
Herring Produce 31636 1 $4,622 $70 66
Lake Park Travel Center 31636 1 $2,773 $308 9
Killeen Construction 31636 1 $1,355 $1,355 1
David Corbett Farms 31636 2 $1,280 $23 56
John T. Friis Co. 31636 1 $1,191 $596 2
Farmhouse Restaurant 31636 1 $679 $57 12
KEN CORBETT FARMS, LLC [OSHA] 31636 Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning) 2 $589 $1 497
Guesthouse Inn 31636 1 $207 $69 3
Trejo Bros. Produce 31636 2 $88 $18 5

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lake Park

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
BREAKING FALLOW GROUND INC1642 J FRANK CULPEPPER RD
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 531
CHRISTIAN VISION INC197 VALENTINE RD
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY BIBLE PLACE277 CARROLL RD
CONSTANZA FOR CHRIST5356 MOSS OAK TRL
CORINTH BAPTIST CHURCH4089 CORINTH CHURCH RD
CROSS POWER & SUNDAY MORNING COMING DOWN RADIO & TV MINISTRY601 4H CLUB RD
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LAKE PARK512 W COTTON AVE
FRANCIS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH5111 SPRING WATER DR
HOSANNAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INCPO BOX 966
JOYFUL SOUND MINISTRYPO BOX 1354
LADIES COUNCIL FOR GEORGIA BIBLE CAMP INC334 SARDIS CHURCH RD
NAYLOR BAPTIST CHURCH258 WILLIE FRED LN
TRUTH HARBOR APOSTOLIC CHURCH INC100 TILLMAN ST
VALDOSTA PRISON MINISTRY INCPO BOX 460
VENTURE OF FAITH CAMP INC1309 GA HIGHWAY 135 S

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Park

What is the population of Lake Park?

Lake Park has a population of 962 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 594 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 64.6% female and 35.4% male.

Is Lake Park expensive to live in?

Lake Park has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.3 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $38,571, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $241,900 (14% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $797 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Lake Park safe?

The violent crime rate in Lake Park is 409 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,496 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Lake Park receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Lake Park?

Lake Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.

How is the job market in Lake Park?

The job market in Lake Park is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $933. There are 3,318 business establishments in the area, including 286 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 12.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lake Park?

The median home value in Lake Park is $241,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $269,365. For renters, the median monthly rent is $797. Fair market rent is $1,023 for a 1-bedroom and $1,203 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 46.9%. The average annual property tax is $3,773.

How are the schools in Lake Park?

Schools in Lake Park score 5.4 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 11.1% of adults in Lake Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Lake Park?

The obesity rate in Lake Park is 38.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.3% of adults are smokers. 29.8% are physically inactive. 22.9% of residents report depression. 14.6% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 76.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,780.

What is transportation like in Lake Park?

The average commute in Lake Park is 25 minutes. 56.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lake Park?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Park is 69.2% White, 21.3% Black or African American. 93.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish. 5.9% of the population are military veterans. 8.0% of residents have a disability. 81.9% have health insurance coverage.

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