Lakeland, GA

Lakeland is a small town in Georgia with a population of 2,943. Residents earn $29,520 per year, which is 61% below the national average.

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

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

528 violent crimes/100K (39% above avg)

Education

1.9 / 5.0

10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

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Bigfoot Sightings

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9 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Lakeland, GA.

Name	Description
Home of Governor E. D. Rivers	(1895-1967). Marker is on West Main Street (Georgia Route 122) 0.1 miles west of North Pine Street, on the right when traveling east.
Union Baptist Church	←1/2 mi.—«. Marker is at the intersection of College Street and Burnt Church Road (Route 135), on the left when traveling south on College Street.
Fender Cemetery	→. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 221 and Old River Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 221.
Lanier County	Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 129) and North Carter Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
M. E. Johnson	Attorney at Law. Marker is on South Valdosta Road (U.S. 221) south of West Main Street (U.S. 129), on the left when traveling south.
Oaklawn Baptist Academy	Marker is on South Valdosta Road (U.S. 221) just south of West Main Street (U.S. 129), on the right when traveling south.
Stapleton's Grocery	Marker is on South Valdosta Road (U.S. 221) just south of West Main Street (U.S. 129), on the left when traveling south.
The Hotel Milltown	Marker is at the intersection of Murrell Avenue and South Valdosta Road (U.S. 221), on the left when traveling east on Murrell Avenue.
The Milltown Air Line Locomotive	Marker is on East Murrell Avenue just east of South Valdosta Road (U.S. 221), on the left when traveling east.