Southwest, Lakeland, FL

Living in Southwest

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 4
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Commute 82
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 87
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Hospitals 21
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Colleges 29
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Schools 52
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Residents

12k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income -$2.1k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$182k Median Home Value -$3.5k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$858 Median Monthly Rent +$135 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity95%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Southwest

United States45
Florida50
Lakeland Metro Area39
Polk County39

Property Crime in Southwest

United States48
Florida57
Lakeland Metro Area45
Polk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 61 3 0
Feb 64 3 0
Mar 68 4 0
Apr 72 3 0
May 78 3 0
Jun 82 8 0
Jul 83 8 0
Aug 83 8 0
Sep 81 7 0
Oct 76 3 0
Nov 69 2 0
Dec 63 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Southwest

Inland Flooding24
Tornado21
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Southwest, Lakeland, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Southwest, Lakeland, FL

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St Joseph Academy
1 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Southwest, Lakeland, FL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Southwest, Lakeland, FL

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Winter Haven Hospital
14 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Southwest, Lakeland, FL

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