Lake City, Florida
Quick Statistics
Lake City is a community in Columbia County, Florida, home to about 12,515 people spread across 14.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $27,016 a year, and a typical home is worth about $184,900. About 32.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 85.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, Lake City ranks number 305 of 955 in population, number 689 in median household income, number 755 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Lake City typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 41°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Five Points, FL | 2.2 mi. | 1,097 |
| 2. | Watertown, FL | 2.4 mi. | 3,068 |
| 3. | White Springs, FL | 12.0 mi. | 919 |
| 4. | Fort White, FL | 18.9 mi. | 531 |
| 5. | Lake Butler, FL | 21.4 mi. | 1,601 |
| 6. | Live Oak, FL | 21.8 mi. | 6,985 |
| 7. | Worthington Springs, FL | 22.5 mi. | 279 |
| 8. | Branford, FL | 23.0 mi. | 950 |
What is the population of Lake City, Florida?
Lake City has a population of about 12,515 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Lake City, Florida in?
Lake City is located in Columbia County, Florida.
What is the median home value in Lake City, Florida?
The median home value in Lake City is about $184,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Lake City, Florida?
The median personal income in Lake City is about $27,016 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Lake City, Florida?
Since 1950, 24 tornadoes have been recorded in Columbia County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Lake City, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 41 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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