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Lakeland, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Lanier County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
2,943
Population
949/sq mi density
$29,520
Median Income
$15,302 per capita
$145,900
Home Value
$177,152 Zillow
$859
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
528
Violent Crime/100K
2,348 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,520 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$145,900 home value, $859/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
528 violent crimes/100K (39% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lakeland enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 949/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0408°N, 83.0747°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lanier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Valdosta Regional (VLD) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| 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 | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in |
Lakeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (2.2").