Lake Wales, FL

Living in Lake Wales

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Bikeability 43
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Walkability 14
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 85
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Hospitals 17
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Colleges 31
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Schools 34
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Residents

16k Population +2.2k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black25%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$7.8k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office23%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$167k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
34% Built 2000 or Later
$675 Median Monthly Rent +$146 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity95%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lake Wales

United States45
Florida50
Lakeland Metro Area39
Polk County39

Property Crime in Lake Wales

United States48
Florida57
Lakeland Metro Area45
Polk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 61 2 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 6 0
Oct 76 3 0
Nov 69 2 0
Dec 63 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Wales

Inland Flooding26
Tornado22
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lake Wales, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lake Wales, FL

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The Vanguard School
1 miles, NW
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Canaan Academy
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Lake Wales, FL

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Warner University
7 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lake Wales, FL

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Winter Haven Hospital
11 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Lake Wales, FL

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