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Lake Park, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Lowndes County County

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
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

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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