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Lakeland, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Osceola County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
117,030
Population
1,758/sq mi density
$60,947
Median Income
$34,313 per capita
$229,100
Home Value
$309,289 Zillow
$1,299
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
332 sunny days/yr
312
Violent Crime/100K
2,878 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,947 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$229,100 home value, $1,299/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
312 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lakeland has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 74.3 sq mi (192.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,758/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.0555°N, 81.9548°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Osceola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lakeland Linder International (LAL) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0410 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in |
Lakeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 62°F in February to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and April the driest (1.9").