At a Glance
Median Income
$29,520
$15,302 per capita
Home Value
$145,900
Zillow: $183,515
Median Rent
$859/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
40.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
23.6% smoking rate
How Lakeland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakeland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakeland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakeland residents earn a median household income of $29,520 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,302. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 127 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakeland is $145,900 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,515. Median rent is $859/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
10.8% of adults in Lakeland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeland has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,943
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density949/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$29,520
Per Capita$15,302
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty40.1%
County GDP$194M
Avg Weekly Wage$858
Housing
B+
Home Value$145,900
Rent$859
Ownership43.2%
Zillow$183,515
Housing Units1,222
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity45.3%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death9,926/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
Elevation197 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakeland was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.