Lake Park, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
962 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,571 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$241,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$446 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$555 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lowndes County
3
Valdosta Metro Area
3
Georgia
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lowndes County
5
Valdosta Metro Area
5
Georgia
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 51
Feb 4 0 55
Mar 5 0 60
Apr 3 0 66
May 3 0 74
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 6 0 81
Sep 5 0 76
Oct 3 0 69
Nov 3 0 60
Dec 3 0 53

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, GA State Senate District 8, GA State House District 175, GA
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Schools

Lake Park Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Georgia Christian School
5 miles, N • 5 star
Victory Christian School
7 miles, N • 5 star
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Colleges

Valdosta State University
13 miles, N • 1.9 star
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
17 miles, N • 1.4 star
North Florida College
20 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Riveroak Technical College
30 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Greenleaf Center
13 miles, N
South Georgia Medical Center
14 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Valdosta Regional Airport
8 miles, N • 1 star
Tallahassee International Airport
72 miles, W • 1.4 star
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
84 miles, NW • 1 star
Gainesville Regional Airport
88 miles, S • 1 star
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