Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 13 h 55 min6:32 am – 8:27 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 22 min7:15 am – 5:37 pm
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People13,975 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 44.86,180 householdsMedian household income $37,487Median home value $39,500Median rent $1,129 a month60% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $571 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.1% unemployment rate46% of adults are in the labour force, 5,136 employedMain industries: hospitality, food and recreation 16%, manufacturing 15%, retail 13%Average commute 24 minutes67% drive alone, 16% car-pool, 4% take public transport, 3% walk or cycle, 9% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages13% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher80% finished high school, 4% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 74%, Spanish 24%14% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 92°F, lows 74°FColdest month January: highs 74°F, lows 51°F57 in of rain a year, on about 83 dayswettest month AugustSnow is rare119 days above 90°F, 3 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lakeland 2 station, 4 mi away
Nearby landmarksLake Charleslake · under a mileLake Blantonlake · under a mileKeiser University Lakeland Campuscollege · 2.6 miFlorida Southern Collegecollege · 3.2 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsWestside Parkpark · under a mileSouthwest Complexrecreation area · 1.3 miTenoroc Fish Management Areastate conservation land · 5.9 mi · 7,528 acresNorth Prong Alafia Riverstate historic site · 9.8 mi · 216 acresBartow Trailhead at Fort Fraserstate recreation area · 13.4 miColt Creek State Parkstate park · 15.5 mi · 5,067 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighPolk County, FL, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Very HighLightning Very HighHurricane Very HighRiver flooding Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality95% of days had good air in 2025339 of 355 days measured16 moderate daysMedian index 34, worst day 100main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Polk County monitors, FL
Internet at home79% of households have a broadband subscription64% have cable, fibre or DSL13% rely on a mobile data plan alone13% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Lakelandserves 193,297 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20215 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation137 ft42 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalLakeland Regional Health Medical Center3.0 miPost officeDowntown Lakeland Post Office2.4 miTown hallLakeland City Hall2.7 miPolicePolk County Sheriff's Office Wabash COPS Station1.2 miFire stationPolk County Fire Rescue Station 31 South McKeel1.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi10 schools2 elementary, 1 high, 7 otherElementaryJesse Keen Elementary Schoolunder a mileSchoolGreater Faith Academyunder a mileSchoolMcKeel Academy of Technology1.0 miCollegeKeiser University Lakeland Campus2.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportLakeland Linder International Airport LAL3.9 miMajor airportTampa International Airport TPA33 miInterstateI-42.2 miUS highwayUS 92under a mileAmtrakTo/from points north LAK2.8 miCoachLakeland Amtrak StationAmtrak Chartered Vehicle2.8 miTransit29 stops within a mileCitrus ConnectionSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 33815 ZIP area.
