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Polk County

Population in 2011: 97,551. Population change since 2000: +24.3%
Males: 45,747  (46.9%)
Females: 51,804  (53.1%)

Median resident age:  39.8 years
Florida median age:  41.3 years

Zip codes: 33801, 33802, 33803, 33804, 33805, 33806, 33807, 33809, 33810, 33811, 33813, 33815.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $36,013 (it was $33,119 in 2000)
Lakeland:

$36,013
Florida:

$44,736
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $22,791

Lakeland city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $135,200 (it was $71,500 in 2000)
Lakeland:

$135,200
Florida:

$182,400
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $162,370; Detached houses: $191,190; Townhouses or other attached units: $168,575; In 2-unit structures: $142,185; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $163,534; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $138,153; Mobile homes: $54,991; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $155,294

Median gross rent in 2009: $840.

Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip codes: 33803, 33805, 33810, 33811, 33812, 33813, 33815.

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  • White alone - 61,468 (63.1%)
  • Black alone - 19,788 (20.3%)
  • Hispanic - 12,271 (12.6%)
  • Asian alone - 1,717 (1.8%)
  • Two or more races - 1,696 (1.7%)
  • American Indian alone - 253 (0.3%)
  • Other race alone - 167 (0.2%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 62 (0.06%)

Races in Lakeland detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Lakeland: 88.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (12.5%), English (11.1%), Irish (10.3%), United States (9.8%), Italian (3.2%), French (3.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 190 feet

Land area: 45.8 square miles.

Population density: 2128 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lakeland:

  • High school or higher: 79.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lakeland city:

  • Never married: 24.0%
  • Now married: 50.3%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 10.6%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

4,424 residents are foreign born (2.7% Latin America, 1.2% Europe, 1.1% Asia).

This city:  5.6%
Florida:  16.7%



According to our research of Florida and other state lists there were 445 registered sex offenders living in Lakeland, Florida as of May 26, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Lakeland to the number of sex offenders is 211 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,416 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $591 (0.6%)

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Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tampa, FL (31.3 miles , pop. 303,447).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (821.1 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Winston, FL (1.6 miles ), Crystal Lake, FL (1.7 miles ), Combee Settlement, FL (1.8 miles ), Gibsonia, FL (2.2 miles ), Lakeland Highlands, FL (2.3 miles ), Medulla, FL (2.4 miles ), Fussels Corner, FL (2.6 miles ), Kathleen, FL (2.6 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 175 buildings, average cost: $96,200
  • 1998: 204 buildings, average cost: $98,700
  • 1999: 231 buildings, average cost: $115,500
  • 2000: 167 buildings, average cost: $109,000
  • 2001: 183 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2002: 220 buildings, average cost: $130,100
  • 2003: 257 buildings, average cost: $133,100
  • 2004: 389 buildings, average cost: $128,300
  • 2005: 580 buildings, average cost: $154,600
  • 2006: 844 buildings, average cost: $158,400
  • 2007: 458 buildings, average cost: $234,500
  • 2008: 261 buildings, average cost: $217,600
  • 2009: 158 buildings, average cost: $196,100
  • 2010: 151 buildings, average cost: $201,800
  • 2011: 121 buildings, average cost: $218,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

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Latitude: 28.04 N, Longitude: 81.96 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +26,477 (+33.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 18,264 (56.4%)

Area code: 863

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Crime in Lakeland by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 214353636105126
per 100,000 2.71.35.03.75.73.36.63.36.610.85.312.76.1
Rapes 42485944393126573936332036
per 100,000 55.960.473.353.644.434.528.863.242.938.835.021.136.5
Robberies 233136248250215162140202201199169140140
per 100,000 309.9171.0308.1304.7245.0180.4155.0223.9220.9214.7179.2148.0141.8
Assaults 312262270368257217265331354283280287366
per 100,000 415.0329.5335.5448.6292.9241.6293.3366.9389.0305.4296.9303.5370.6
Burglaries 1,2601,2461,3261,0189541,0849121,1401,0931,0291,2471,1041,333
per 100,000 1676.11567.11647.51240.91087.21207.01009.41263.71201.01110.41322.11167.41349.9
Thefts 4,4723,9833,8993,3323,8443,7743,7553,6663,9563,8793,5153,7543,612
per 100,000 5948.85009.44844.44061.54380.54202.14156.04063.94346.84185.93726.63969.63657.7
Auto thefts 477326497345367328378352323341268241202
per 100,000 634.5410.0617.5420.5418.2365.2418.4390.2354.9368.0284.1254.8204.6
Arson 16171116130121291110611
per 100,000 21.321.413.719.514.80.013.313.39.911.910.66.311.1
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 629.3508.6584.0512.0461.8416.7410.0477.9475.7450.8414.2406.5413.3

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Crime in Lakeland detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 324 (214 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.17
Florida average:

2.46

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Lakeland tourist attractions:

Lakeland, Florida accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

9.0%
Florida:

9.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +7,091 (+9.9%).

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (9%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Health care (16%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Lakeland-area historical tornado activity is above Florida state average. It is 151% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/22/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 32.0 miles away from the Lakeland city center killed 25 people and injured 150 people and caused $55 million in damages.

On 11/29/1971, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 1.6 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Polk County (19) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Fires: 6, Tropical Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lakeland topographic map

Birthplace of: Albert Mohler - Theologian, Faith Evans - Actor, Bill Spivey - Basketball player, Gary Barnett - Football player and coach, Brian Johnson (pitcher) - College baseball player, Alan Mills (baseball) - Baseball player, Matt Grothe - Football player, Andrew Reynolds (skateboarder) - Skateboarder, Dennis A. Ross - US Congressman, Dominique Davis - Football player.

Main business address for: PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS INC (RETAIL-GROCERY STORES), FLORIDAFIRST BANCORP INC (SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED).


Hospital/medical center in Lakeland:

  • LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, 1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Lakeland:

  • BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; BARTOW, FL)
  • WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; WINTER HAVEN, FL)
  • BRANDON REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 23 miles away; BRANDON, FL)

Political contributions by individuals in Lakeland, FL

Airports, heliports and other landing facilities located in Lakeland:


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Amtrak station:

LAKELAND (600 LAKE MIRROR DR.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.

Local government website: www.lakelandgov.net

Colleges/Universities in Lakeland:

  • Southeastern University (Full-time enrollment: 2,516; Location: 1000 Longfellow Blvd; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.seuniversity.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Florida Southern College (FT enrollment: 1,856; Location: 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.flsouthern.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Everest University-Lakeland (FT enrollment: 730; Location: 995 E Memorial Blvd Suite110; Private, for-profit; Website: www.everest.edu/campus/lakeland; Offers Master's degree)
  • University of South Florida-Polytechnic (FT enrollment: 515; Location: 3433 Winter Lake Rd; Public; Offers Master's degree)
  • Traviss Career Center (FT enrollment: 345; Location: 3225 Winter Lake Rd; Public; Website: www.traviss.edu)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Lakeland:

  • Polk State College (about 16 miles; Winter Haven, FL; Full-time enrollment: 3,262)
  • Everest University-Brandon (about 25 miles; Tampa, FL; FT enrollment: 2,266)
  • Saint Leo University (about 28 miles; Saint Leo, FL; FT enrollment: 8,783)
  • University of South Florida-Main Campus (about 28 miles; Tampa, FL; FT enrollment: 27,329)
  • Hillsborough Community College (about 32 miles; Tampa, FL; FT enrollment: 11,277)
  • The University of Tampa (about 32 miles; Tampa, FL; FT enrollment: 5,429)
  • Everest University-South Orlando (about 43 miles; Orlando, FL; FT enrollment: 3,028)

Biggest public high schools in Lakeland:

Private high schools in Lakeland:

  • LAKELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 1,037; Location: 1111 FOREST PARK ST; Grades: KG - 12)
  • VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 495; Location: 1401 GRIFFIN RD; Grades: PK - 12)
  • SANTA FE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 243; Location: 3110 HWY 92 E; Grades: 9 - 12)
  • SONRISE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 217; Location: 3151 HARDIN COMBEE RD; Grades: PK - 12)
  • GENEVA CLASSICAL ACADEMY (Students: 151; Location: 4410 E CR 540 A; Grades: PK - 12)
  • HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 31; Location: 3834 DALE ST; Grades: KG - 12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Lakeland:

Biggest private elementary/middle schools in Lakeland:

  • RESURRECTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 547; Location: 3720 OLD HWY 37; Grades: PK - 8)
  • ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 488; Location: 4450 HARDEN BLVD; Grades: PK - 8)
  • EXCEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 274; Location: 6505 ODOM RD; Grades: PK - 7)
  • ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 192; Location: 223 S MISSOURI AVE; Grades: PK - 8)
  • ST ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 160; Location: 820 MARCUM RD; Grades: PK - 8)
  • PATHWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 119; Location: 1942 W MEMORIAL BLVD; Grades: PK - 5)
  • NEW JERUSALEM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 90; Location: 1129 N MISSOURI AVE; Grades: KG - 8)
  • CROSSROADS SCHOOL LAKELAND (Students: 75; Location: 1540 NEW JERSEY RD; Grades: 1 - 11)
  • GREATER FAITH ACADEMY (Students: 70; Location: 2035 W PARKER ST; Grades: KG - 8)
  • FLORIDA AUTISM CTR CROSSROADS LAKELAND (Students: 58; Location: 1540 NEW JERSEY RD; Grades: KG - 11)
See full list of schools located in Lakeland, School District: POLK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • Southeastern College Assemblies of God is now Southeastern University with over 2000 students and new masters programs including MBA (Master Business Administration).

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Notable locations in Lakeland: La Cita Golf and Country Club (A), Kissimmee Bay Country Club (B), Kingsway Country Club (C), Kings Ridge Golf Club (D), Kings Point Par 3 Golf Course (E), Kings Point Executive Golf Course (F), Lakeland Amtrak Station (G), Florida Southern College J Edgar Wall Waterdome (H), City of Lakeland Carl Dicks Wastewater Treatment Plant (I), Parker Plaza (J), Bryant Stadium (K), Cleveland Heights Country Club (L), Joker Marchant Stadium (M), C D McIntosh Jr Power Plant (N), Bib Town Railroad Station (O), Foodco Railroad Station (P), Tolson Railroad Station (Q), Florida Southern College Student Health Center (R), Florida Southern College Branscomb Memorial Auditorium (S), Florida Southern College L N Pipkin Bandshell (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Eastside Village Shopping Center (1), Lakeland Mall (2), Lakeland Square Mall (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Lakeland include: First Alliance Church (A), Saint Davids Church (B), Northside Church (C), Saint Marks Church (D), Saint Pauls Church (E), North Florida Heights Church (F), New Zion Church (G), New Jerusalem Church (H), Florida Southern College William H Danforth Chapel (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens (1), Griffin Cemetery (2), Gapway Cemetery (3), Tiger Flowers Cemetery (4), Roselawn Cemetery (5), Stephenson Cemetery (6), Lakeview Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Lake Mirror (A), Meadow View Lake (B), Wood Lake (C), Waterview Lake (D), Lake Somerset (E), Lake Bentley (F), Lake Beulah (G), Lake Pollock (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Lakeland include: Adair Park (1), Horney Park (2), Henley Field (3), Handley Park (4), Simpson Park (5), Dobbins Park (6), Drane Park (7), Veterans Park (8), Washington Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: City of Lakeland (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 100 Lake Morton Dr) (1), Artists Gallery (Art Museums; 619 Florida Ave N) (2), Family Fun Center (4825 South Florida Avenue) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: American Assoc of Florida (4408 Hill Ln) (1), Amerisuites (525 Orange St W) (2), Amerisuites Lakeland Exhibition Center (525 W Orange St) (3), Bradley Motel (3208 USHighway 92 East) (4), Budget Inn (1601 George Jenkins Boulevard) (5), Baymont Inn & Suites (4315 Lakeland Park Dr) (6), Comfort Inn & Suites (3520 North Highway 98) (7), Comfort Inn Lake Parker (1817 E Memorial Blvd) (8). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Federal Bureau Of Investigation (402 South Kentucky Avenue) (1), Florida State - Judicial- Circuit Court Tenth Judicail- Clerk Of Co (930 East Parker Street) (2), Florida State - Judicial- Court Of Appeal Second District- Second Judicial Court Of Ap (1005 East Memorial Boulevard) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Polk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  CO  SO2 NO2 Ozone  PM10 PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 25.5. This is better than average.
City:

25.5
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.268. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.268
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.524. This is significantly better than average. There were 2 monitors within city limits.
City:

0.524
U.S.:

2.433
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 5.41. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

5.41
U.S.:

11.08
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 27.2. This is about average. There were 38 monitors within city limits.
City:

27.2
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.9. This is better than average. There were 6 monitors within city limits.
City:

16.9
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 7.33. This is better than average. There were 12 monitors within city limits.
City:

7.33
U.S.:

9.59

Drinking water stations with addresses in Lakeland and their reported violations in the past:

FLORIDA LIGHT & LIFE MHP (Population served: 500, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2004, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2000, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2004 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-26-2004)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In NOV-2000, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
CITRUS WOODS (Population served: 450, Purch_groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between AUG-11-2004 and DEC-31-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (SEP-16-2004)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
GARL'S BAR-B-QUE (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JAN-2003 and MAR-2003, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between JAN-2003 and MAR-2003, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
TOP KING #2 (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
MOUNT TABOR BAPTIST CHURCH (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between APR-1999 and JUN-1999, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-06-1999)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between OCT-1996 and DEC-1996, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 minor monitoring violations
OUTREACH BAPTIST CHURCH (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
WAYNE'S AMOCO (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
GATOR CREEK CAMPGROUND (Population served: 90, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Lakeland that have no violations reported:

  • LAKELAND DRAG STRIP (Population served: 400, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • JOY-LAN DRIVE IN (Population served: 346, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • FAIRFIELD VILLAGE (Population served: 295, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • LAKE GIBSON DENTAL CENTER (Population served: 66, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • COUNTRY VILLA MHP (Population served: 64, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • LAKELAND SPACE CENTER (Population served: 35, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • ROBINSON APARTMENTS (Population served: 26, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • NORANDEX (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 16.9%

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Florida:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  59.7%
Whole state:  67.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.4%
Whole state:  5.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lakeland, FL

People in group quarters in Lakeland:

  • 1,525 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 1,090 people in nursing homes
  • 725 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 91 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 81 people in halfway houses
  • 73 people in other group homes
  • 37 people in homes for the physically handicapped
  • 35 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
  • 31 people in hospitals or wards for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 10 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 10 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill
  • 8 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 4 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Lakeland compared to Florida state average:

Lakeland, Florida environmental map by EPA

Map Legend

  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.


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Arena or stadium:
  • Lakeland Center. Capacity: 10,000.

Banks with most branches in Lakeland (2011 data):

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: 11 branches. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • SunTrust Bank: 7 branches. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $171,291.7 mil, Deposits: $129,833.2 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1716 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.
  • Bank of America, National Association: Christina Branch, Northside Branch, Lake Miriam Branch, Plantation Square Branch, Southgate Lakeland Branch, Lakeland Branch. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Oakbridge Branch, Christina Branch, Lakeland Edgewood Branch, Downtown Lakeland Main Branch, Foxwood Branch. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • Regions Bank: Lakeside Village Branch, Lake Christina Branch, North Lakeland Branch, Downtown Lakeland Branch, South Lakeland Branch. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Lakeland - Highland Plaza, Lakeland South Banking Center Branch, Lakeland - Plantation Square, Lakeland North. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • Bank of Central Florida: Bank Of Central Florida, Courier Service, Executive/Operations Branch, South Lakeland Branch. Info updated 2011/09/15: Bank assets: $258.7 mil, Deposits: $218.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices
  • Fifth Third Bank: South Flordia Ave, Combee, Scott Lake, Lakeland Hills. Info updated 2009/10/05: Bank assets: $114,540.4 mil, Deposits: $89,689.1 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1378 total offices, Holding Company: Fifth Third Bancorp
  • Citizens Bank and Trust: Edgewood Branch, Schalamar Creek Branch, Downtown Lakeland Branch. Info updated 2007/08/06: Bank assets: $429.4 mil, Deposits: $378.5 mil, headquarters in Frostproof, FL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens Banking Corporation
  • 8 other banks with 12 local branches

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Lakeland, Florida:

  • Sheraton Inn & Conference Center, 4141 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813 , Phone: (863) 647-3000, Fax: (863) 644-0467
  • Holiday Inn South, 3405 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803 , Phone: (863) 646-5731, Fax: (863) 646-5215
  • Red Carpet Inn, 3410 US 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33805
  • Luell Motel, 1337 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
  • Best Motel, 601 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801 , Phone: (863) 683-5961, Fax: (863) 683-7723
  • Passpolt Inn, 740 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
  • Tiger Villa Motel, 6000 New Tampa Hwy, Lakeland, FL 33801
  • Howard Johnson Lakeside, 910 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801 , Phone: (863) 682-0101
  • 35 other hotels and motels
All 43 fire-safe hotels and motels in Lakeland, Florida

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Lakeland travel time to work - commute


Lakeland mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (89%)
  • Utility gas (7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Polk County Florida:




2008 Presidential Election results in Polk County Florida:


Detailed 2008 election results.

Neighborhoods in Lakeland:

(Lakeland, Florida Neighborhood Map)


Religion statistics for Lakeland (based on Polk County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 41.86%
Here41.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)
Adherents33.5%18.6%9.3%6.8%3.8%
Congregations25.3%2.3%7.0%9.1%6.6%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Lutheran ChurchEpiscopal Church Charismatic Churches IndependentOther
Adherents3.3%2.4%2.2%2.2%18.1%
Congregations3.0%1.1%2.6%0.6%42.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 94
Polk County:

1.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 6
Here:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 104
This county:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 215
Polk County:

3.75 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

3.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 281
This county:

4.90 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.45 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Polk County:

9.8%
Florida:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Polk County:

30.1%
State:

23.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.0%
State:

14.0%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 134$601,511$53,8679$10,350
Other Government Administration 72$315,637$52,60611$17,559
Judicial and Legal 6$42,896$85,7920$0
Police Protection - Officers 285$1,326,987$55,87315$11,513
Police - Other 62$254,331$49,22511$11,415
Firefighters 140$714,019$61,2022$2,307
Fire - Other 6$32,690$65,3800$0
Streets and Highways 92$338,886$44,2031$1,858
Airports 21$84,871$48,4980$0
Solid Waste Management 73$201,261$33,0840$0
Sewerage 68$270,768$47,7833$5,349
Parks and Recreation 188$556,759$35,538105$61,921
Housing and Community Development(Local) 66$284,154$51,6643$5,772
Water Supply 118$465,779$47,3671$1,494
Electric Power 585$2,803,338$57,50414$27,775
Local Libraries 35$114,659$39,31221$18,531
Other and Unallocable 132$441,461$40,133137$86,950
Totals for Government 2,083$8,850,007$50,984333$262,794

Lakeland government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $15,197,000 ($155.79)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,203,000 ($114.84)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,532,000 ($77.21)
    Air Transportation: $4,039,000 ($41.40)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $3,466,000 ($35.53)
    Parking Facilities: $497,000 ($5.09)
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $7,112,000 ($72.91)
    Natural Resources - Other: $3,177,000 ($32.57)
    Regular Highways: $2,625,000 ($26.91)
    Sewerage: $2,104,000 ($21.57)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,206,000 ($12.36)
    Local Fire Protection: $456,000 ($4.67)
    Air Transportation: $365,000 ($3.74)
    Libraries: $57,000 ($0.58)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $274,632,000 ($2815.27)
    Police Protection: $26,257,000 ($269.16)
    Parks and Recreation: $20,250,000 ($207.58)
    Sewerage: $14,691,000 ($150.60)
    Water Utilities: $11,365,000 ($116.50)
    General Public Buildings: $9,765,000 ($100.10)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,602,000 ($98.43)
    Regular Highways: $9,376,000 ($96.11)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,302,000 ($95.36)
    Transit Utilities: $9,019,000 ($92.45)
    Housing and Community Development: $4,260,000 ($43.67)
    Libraries: $2,397,000 ($24.57)
    Air Transportation: $2,395,000 ($24.55)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $2,174,000 ($22.29)
    Financial Administration: $2,018,000 ($20.69)
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,061,000 ($10.88)
    Parking Facilities: $720,000 ($7.38)
    Central Staff Services: $327,000 ($3.35)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $222,000 ($2.28)
  • DISCONTINUED for 2005 (Formerly: Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue): $258,966,000 ($2654.67)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $23,336,000 ($239.22)
  • Employee Retirement - Total Federal Securities: $56,874,000 ($583.02)
    Total Other Securities: $43,749,000 ($448.47)
    Earnings on Investments (calculated): $40,306,000 ($413.18)
    Benefit Payments: $20,468,000 ($209.82)
    From Parent Local Government: $13,284,000 ($136.17)
    Total Cash and Deposits: $9,055,000 ($92.82)
    Local Employee Contribution: $4,784,000 ($49.04)
    Withdrawals: $1,617,000 ($16.58)
  • Employee Retirement – Corporate Bonds: $83,123,000 ($852.10)
  • Employee Retirement – Corporate Stocks: $253,743,000 ($2601.13)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Transit Utilities: $3,132,000 ($32.11)
    Air Transportation: $1,311,000 ($13.44)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,159,000 ($11.88)
    All Other: $128,000 ($1.31)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,896,000 ($19.44)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $1,453,000 ($14.89)
    Transit Utilities: $546,000 ($5.60)
    Water Utilities: $173,000 ($1.77)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $262,048,000 ($2686.27)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $3,082,000 ($31.59)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $38,182,000 ($391.41)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $30,637,000 ($314.06)
    General Revenue, NEC: $9,814,000 ($100.60)
    Rents: $9,282,000 ($95.15)
    Sale of Property: $1,596,000 ($16.36)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,017,000 ($10.43)
    Donations From Private Sources: $792,000 ($8.12)
    Special Assessments: $766,000 ($7.85)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $691,550,000 ($7089.11)
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $671,978,000 ($6888.48)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,610,000 ($190.77)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Electric Utilities: $17,420,000 ($178.57)
    Water Utilities: $9,364,000 ($95.99)
    Housing and Community Development: $7,816,000 ($80.12)
    Air Transportation: $2,302,000 ($23.60)
    Sewerage: $2,029,000 ($20.80)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,481,000 ($15.18)
    Local Fire Protection: $788,000 ($8.08)
    General Public Building: $656,000 ($6.72)
    Libraries: $95,000 ($0.97)
    Regular Highways: $79,000 ($0.81)
    Police Protection: $77,000 ($0.79)
    Solid Waste Management: $64,000 ($0.66)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $272,724,000 ($2795.71)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $340,530,000 ($3490.79)
    Water Utilities: $19,985,000 ($204.87)
    Transit Utilities: $1,901,000 ($19.49)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $258,966,000 ($2654.67)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $9,814,000 ($100.60)
    General Local Government Support: $9,643,000 ($98.85)
    Highways: $1,029,000 ($10.55)
    Housing and Community Development: $701,000 ($7.19)
    Water Utilities: $58,000 ($0.59)
  • Tax - Property: $15,364,000 ($157.50)
    Public Utilities Sales: $14,241,000 ($145.99)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $5,641,000 ($57.83)
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $2,955,000 ($30.29)
    NEC: $440,000 ($4.51)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $92,137,000 ($944.50)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $3,918,000 ($40.16)

9.47% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,836 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.47%
Florida average:

8.71%

0.11% of residents moved from foreign countries ($269 average AGI)
Polk County:

0.11%
Florida average:

0.22%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Hillsborough County, FL  0.91% ($38,458 average AGI)
from Orange County, FL  0.91% ($36,529)
from Osceola County, FL  0.63% ($33,243)


6.50% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($36,124 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.50%
Florida average:

7.73%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($203 average AGI)
Polk County:

0.06%
Florida average:

0.12%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Hillsborough County, FL  0.72% ($40,979 average AGI)
to Orange County, FL  0.55% ($38,890)
to Osceola County, FL  0.37% ($29,587)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lakeland:

  • WONN (1230 AM; 1 kW; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLKF (1430 AM; 5 kW; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WWAB (1330 AM; 1 kW; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: RADIO STATION WWAB, INC.)
  • WQYK (1010 AM; 50 kW; SEFFNER, FL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF TAMPA)
  • WFLF (540 AM; 50 kW; PINE HILLS, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQTM (740 AM; 50 kW; ORLANDO, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTWB (1570 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, FL; Owner: CARPENTER'S HOME CHURCH, INC.)
  • WLCC (760 AM; 10 kW; BRANDON, FL; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF TAMPA LICENSEE)
  • WMGG (820 AM; 50 kW; LARGO, FL; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ST. PETERSBURG LICENSEE)
  • WTWD (910 AM; 5 kW; PLANT CITY, FL; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDYZ (990 AM; 50 kW; ORLANDO, FL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WHOO (1080 AM; daytime; 35 kW; KISSIMMEE, FL; Owner: GENESIS COMMUNICATIONS I, INC.)
  • WFLA (970 AM; 25 kW; TAMPA, FL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lakeland:

  • W242AK (96.3 FM; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKES (91.1 FM; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WWRM (94.9 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WYFO (91.9 FM; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WSJT (94.1 FM; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WPOI (101.5 FM; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WFLZ-FM (93.3 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMTX (100.7 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WQYK-FM (99.5 FM; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF FLORIDA)
  • WTBT (103.5 FM; BRADENTON, FL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • W291AG (106.1 FM; HIGHLAND CITY, FL; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPCV (97.5 FM; WINTER HAVEN, FL; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBVM (90.5 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE/ST. PETERSBURG)
  • WUSF (89.7 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF S. FLORIDA)
  • WRBQ-FM (104.7 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WXXL (106.7 FM; TAVARES, FL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • W254AI (98.7 FM; AUBURNDALE, FL; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WHPT (102.5 FM; SARASOTA, FL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WMNF (88.5 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: NATHAN B. STUBBLEFIELD FOUNDATION)
  • WWRZ (98.3 FM; FORT MEADE, FL; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS INC)

TV broadcast stations around Lakeland:

  • WMOR-TV (Channel 32; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: WMOR-TV COMPANY)
  • WEDU (Channel 3; TAMPA, FL; Owner: FLORIDA WEST COAST PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFLA-TV (Channel 8; TAMPA, FL; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFTS-TV (Channel 28; TAMPA, FL; Owner: TAMPA BAY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WUSF-TV (Channel 16; TAMPA, FL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA)
  • WXPX (Channel 66; BRADENTON, FL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATION LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WTOG (Channel 44; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC.)
  • WTTA (Channel 38; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: BAY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WFTT (Channel 50; TAMPA, FL; Owner: TELEFUTURA TAMPA LLC)
  • WTVT (Channel 13; TAMPA, FL; Owner: TVT LICENSE, INC.)
  • WCLF (Channel 22; CLEARWATER, FL; Owner: CHRISTIAN TELEVISION CORPORATION, INC.)
  • WTAM-LP (Channel 6; TAMPA, FL; Owner: U.S. INTERACTIVE, L.L.C.)
  • WLWA-LP (Channel 14; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: TRI-MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WZXZ-CA (Channel 11; ORLANDO, ETC., FL; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • W56EB (Channel 56; TAMPA, FL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WTSP (Channel 10; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WOPX (Channel 56; MELBOURNE, FL; Owner: PAXSON ORLANDO LICENSE, INC.)
  • WRDQ (Channel 27; ORLANDO, FL; Owner: WFTV-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WRMD-LP (Channel 57; TAMPA, FL; Owner: ZGS TELEVISION OF TAMPA, INC.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Lakeland fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 79
Total length: 591 meters (1,939ft)
Total average daily traffic: 1,755,698
Total average daily truck traffic: 180,299

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1920-1929: 1
  • 1930-1939: 1
  • 1940-1949: 2
  • 1950-1959: 3
  • 1960-1969: 9
  • 1970-1979: 7
  • 1980-1989: 2
  • 1990-1999: 30
  • 2000-2010: 24
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Lakeland, FL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Lakeland)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 310 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Lakeland, FL)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 70 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 50 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 638 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Lakeland)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 20 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Lakeland)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 328 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 14 full and 16 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED249$138,475201$151,154619$151,78734$64,5962$697,13084$120,25523$56,385
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED13$129,25911$138,51077$165,91220$40,3481$168,0007$130,9303$44,510
APPLICATIONS DENIED79$123,03362$102,547407$141,73465$44,8111$267,38049$94,82123$43,283
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN50$123,32623$140,857210$148,95914$53,2260$022$91,8168$88,009
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS12$122,8388$119,25352$147,1113$88,8900$05$130,7082$95,330

Detailed mortgage data for all 30 tracts in Lakeland, FL

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 9 full and 13 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED18$211,8734$129,8380$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED11$131,5642$207,7404$166,048
APPLICATIONS DENIED4$156,5303$145,2531$145,040
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$166,2203$223,4131$145,040
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$104,1800$00$0

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 964
  • Hazardous Condition: 311
  • Service Call: 336
  • Good Intent Call: 79

Incident types - Lakeland


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Lakeland, FL

Most common first names in Lakeland, FL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1,36175.0 years
William1,29774.5 years
James1,19372.4 years
Mary1,08179.0 years
Robert1,00972.9 years
Charles76674.5 years
George63676.3 years
Joseph50274.7 years
Helen47880.5 years
Dorothy46178.8 years
Most common last names in Lakeland, FL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith67175.2 years
Johnson40575.3 years
Williams37973.3 years
Jones36876.4 years
Brown35575.7 years
Davis27172.3 years
Miller25177.3 years
Anderson19875.6 years
Wilson19772.6 years
Thomas18473.4 years
Businesses in Lakeland, FL
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven7La Quinta2
AMF Bowling1La-Z-Boy2
AT&T4Lane Bryant1
Ace Hardware2Lane Furniture3
Aeropostale1LensCrafters2
American Eagle Outfitters1Little Caesars Pizza1
Ann Taylor1Long John Silver's2
Applebee's2Lowe's2
Arby's2Macy's1
Ashley Furniture1Marriott1
AutoZone4Marshalls1
Avenue1MasterBrand Cabinets2
BMW1McDonald's11
Baskin-Robbins2Men's Wearhouse2
Bath & Body Works2Motel 61
Bed Bath & Beyond1Motherhood Maternity2
Blockbuster3New Balance3
Budget Car Rental1New York & Co1
Buffalo Wild Wings1Nike8
Burger King5Office Depot1
Burlington Coat Factory1Old Navy1
CVS7Olive Garden1
Catherines1Outback2
Charlotte Russe1Outback Steakhouse2
Chick-Fil-A2Pac Sun1
Chico's1Panera Bread2
Chipotle1Papa John's Pizza4
Chuck E. Cheese's1Payless3
Church's Chicken1Penske3
Cold Stone Creamery1Pier 1 Imports1
Coldwater Creek1Pizza Hut6
ColorTyme1Popeyes1
Comfort Inn1Publix Super Markets9
Cracker Barrel1Quality1
Curves1Quiznos1
DHL2RadioShack3
Dairy Queen2Red Lobster1
Days Inn1Rooms To Go2
Decora Cabinetry2Ruby Tuesday1
Dennys2Ryder Rental & Truck Leasing1
Domino's Pizza3SAS Shoes1
Dunkin Donuts4Sam's Club2
Famous Footwear1Sears5
FedEx35Sleep Inn1
Finish Line1Spencer Gifts1
Firestone Complete Auto Care2Sprint Nextel4
Foot Locker1Staples2
Fredericks Of Hollywood1Starbucks6
GNC3Steak 'n Shake3
GameStop3Suburban1
Goodwill3T-Mobile7
H&R Block9T.G.I. Driday's1
Hardee's1Taco Bell5
Havertys Furniture1Target2
Hobby Lobby1The Room Place1
Holiday Inn1Tire Kingdom2
Hollister Co.1Toys"R"Us2
Home Depot2Travelodge1
Hot Topic1True Value1
Howard Johnson1U-Haul18
IHOP2UPS43
JCPenney1Vans3
Jimmy John's1Verizon Wireless2
JoS. A. Bank1Victoria's Secret2
Jones New York7Waffle House2
Journeys1Walgreens10
KFC4Walmart2
Kincaid1YMCA4
Kohl's1
Browse common businesses in Lakeland, FL


Lakeland on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Food and beverage stores (population 50,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Furniture and home furnishings, and household appliance stores (population 50,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Motor vehicle, parts and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 50,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the biggest local government total salary and wages expenses per resident in 2004 in $ (population 50,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Food and beverage stores (population 50,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Furniture and home furnishings, and household appliance stores (population 50,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most fatal accidents per 100,000 population from 1975 to 2008 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Mining (population 50,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children (population 50,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most fire safe hotels and motels per 100,000 population (pop 50,000+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in hospitals or wards for drug/alcohol abuse (population 50,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most local government spending on current operations of parks and recreation per resident in 2004 in $ (population 50,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for the mentally ill (population 50,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest city-data.com crime index increase from 2005 to 2006 (population 50,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in halfway houses (population 50,000+)"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in nursing homes (population 50,000+)"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for the physically handicapped (population 50,000+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 100 cities with the largest percentage of females (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Nonmetallic mineral products (population 50,000+)"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Chemicals (population 50,000+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving in compared to moving out (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Earl T. Robinson (31)
  • Michael J. Tolentino (9)
  • Gregory W. Schrader (7)
  • William W. Berry (7)
  • Guy C. Yodock (5)
  • Willie Willis (4)
  • Robert Singleton (4)
  • Jack Keith Hilliard (4)
  • Michael L. Suter (4)
  • Jose D. Milla (4)

Total of 189 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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