Lakeland Highlands, Florida
Quick Statistics
Lakeland Highlands is a community in Polk County, Florida, home to about 12,102 people spread across 4.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $51,834 a year, and a typical home is worth about $385,000. About 57.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 85.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 9 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, Lakeland Highlands ranks number 311 of 955 in population, number 135 in median household income, number 327 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Lakeland Highlands typically top out near 93°F in July, while January nights average about 50°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Medulla, FL | 1.8 mi. | 10,985 |
| 2. | Fuller Heights, FL | 3.6 mi. | 10,083 |
| 3. | Mulberry, FL | 4.2 mi. | 4,188 |
| 4. | Highland City, FL | 4.4 mi. | 13,276 |
| 5. | Willow Oak, FL | 5.1 mi. | 7,454 |
| 6. | Crystal Lake, FL | 6.3 mi. | 5,451 |
| 7. | Lakeland, FL | 6.8 mi. | 119,961 |
| 8. | Combee Settlement, FL | 7.6 mi. | 5,242 |
What is the population of Lakeland Highlands, Florida?
Lakeland Highlands has a population of about 12,102 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Lakeland Highlands, Florida in?
Lakeland Highlands is located in Polk County, Florida.
What is the median home value in Lakeland Highlands, Florida?
The median home value in Lakeland Highlands is about $385,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Lakeland Highlands, Florida?
The median personal income in Lakeland Highlands is about $51,834 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Lakeland Highlands, Florida?
Since 1950, 171 tornadoes have been recorded in Polk County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Lakeland Highlands, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 93 degrees and January lows about 50 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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