Lakeland, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 6/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,943 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$29,520 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
65.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$145,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$574 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$583 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lanier County
4
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

Lanier County
5
Valdosta Metro Area
5
Georgia
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 49
Feb 4 0 53
Mar 4 0 59
Apr 2 0 65
May 2 0 72
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 2 0 67
Nov 2 0 59
Dec 2 0 52

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, GA State Senate District 8, GA State House District 176, GA
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Schools

Lanier County Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Lanier County High School
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Lanier County Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Valdosta State University
18 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
20 miles, W • 1.4 star
South Georgia State College
34 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Greenleaf Center
17 miles, SW
South Georgia Medical Center
18 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Valdosta Regional Airport
22 miles, SW • 1 star
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
74 miles, NW • 1 star
Tallahassee International Airport
88 miles, W • 1.4 star
Jacksonville International Airport
91 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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