Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
760,961 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,644 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$240,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$511 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,054 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Florida
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Florida
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 60
Feb 2 0 63
Mar 3 0 67
Apr 2 0 71
May 2 0 77
Jun 7 0 81
Jul 7 0 82
Aug 8 0 82
Sep 6 0 80
Oct 3 0 75
Nov 2 0 68
Dec 2 0 62

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 18, FL State Senate District 12, FL State House District 48, FL
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Schools

Chain of Lakes Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Wahneta Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Garden Grove Elementary School
3 miles, NE • 3.2 star
John Snively Elementary
3 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Polk State College
6 miles, N • 1.9 star
Ridge Technical College
9 miles, NE • 1 star
Warner University
10 miles, S • 1.9 star
Traviss Technical College
12 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Winter Haven Hospital
6 miles, N • 1.4 star
Adventhealth Lake Wales
9 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Bartow Regional Medical Center
10 miles, W • 3.2 star
Adventhealth Heart of Florida
16 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Orlando International Airport
40 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Tampa International Airport
51 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Orlando Sanford International Airport
63 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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