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Lakeland, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Lanier County County
Lakeland, GA
At a Glance
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)
Is Lakeland a Good Place to Live?
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 $177,152. 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.
Safety & Crime
Lakeland reports 528 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,348/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.