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Lake Wales, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Polk County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,365 Population 806/sq mi density
$55,799 Median Income $27,794 per capita
$225,900 Home Value $245,696 Zillow
$1,060 Median Rent 43.5% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
325 Violent Crime/100K 2,118 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,799 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$225,900 home value, $1,060/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
325 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Lake Wales (18)

Alafia River State Park
State Park
6,311 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself in a protected sanctuary where diverse plants and wildlife thrive—making Canaveral National Seashor...
Entrance: $25
Activities: Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Group Camping, Fishing, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Paddling, Junior Ranger Program, Surfing, Swimming, Saltw...
Weather: Summer: Hot & humid (Temperatures average in the 90's) Winter months: Temperatures in the 40–70-degree range, with a "cold spell" where temperatures lower to the mid-30's). Hur...
Colt Creek State Park
State Park
5,068 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
State Park
201 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Cooper State Park
State Park
707 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Highlands Hammock State Park
State Park
9,238 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hillsborough River State Park
State Park
3,319 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Griffin State Park
State Park
621 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park
State Park
846 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Kissimmee State Park
State Park
5,893 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Manatee State Park
State Park
549 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Little Manatee River State Park
State Park
2,433 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Maderia Bickle Archaeological State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Myakka River State Park
State Park
37,193 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Oscar Scherer State Park
State Park
1,396 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
State Park
538 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wekiwa Springs State Park
State Park
9,505 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ybor City Museum State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0