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Lake Park, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Lowndes County County
Lake Park, GA
At a Glance
How Lake Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lake Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake Park residents earn a median household income of $38,571 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,991. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,318 business establishments, including 286 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Park is $241,900 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,365. Median rent is $797/month, with 50.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Lake Park reports 409 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,496/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in Lake Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Park has 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. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.