At a Glance
Median Income
$73,977
$35,370 per capita
Home Value
$153,500
Zillow: $253,235
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
13.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Park residents earn a median household income of $73,977 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,370. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Park is $153,500 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,235. Median rent is $1,013/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
15.1% of adults in Lake Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Park has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,191
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density754/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,977
Per Capita$35,370
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$897
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,500
Rent$1,013
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$253,235
Housing Units617
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,872/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain31.4 in/yr
Elevation1,461 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Park was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.