Lake Wales, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Polk County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,365
Population
806/sq mi density
$55,799
Median Income
$27,794 per capita
$225,900
Home Value
$243,335 Zillow
$1,060
Median Rent
43.5% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
244
Violent Crime/100K
1,529 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$55,799 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$225,900 home value, $1,060/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Wales has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 133 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 20.3 sq mi (52.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 806/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.9207°N, 81.5995°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Winter Haven Regional (GIF) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0411 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.03 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in |
Lake Wales has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 62°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and November the driest (1.8").