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Lake Wales

Floridacity

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Total population

16,785

Median home value

$239,300

20.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$56,347

Lake Wales$56k
National$74k
Weather88°F · Sunny
Coordinates27.92°, -81.60°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Set in Florida, United States, Lake Wales is recorded in open geodata as a city. Its coordinates of 27.921°, -81.600° place it in the subtropical zone of the northern hemisphere. Population sits at roughly 16,785 according to the open data we track. Based on its subtropical position, residents likely encounter hot summers and mild winters typical of the subtropics. Population density therefore averages about 341 per km², a moderate population density. Total area is recorded as about 49.2 km². Read on for charts and tables covering demographics, climate, hazards, schools, wildlife and other open-data indicators for Lake Wales.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age
42.7
Median home value
$239,300
Housing units
8,223
Poverty rate
22.4%
Unemployment
5.9%

Race & ethnicity

White
50%
Black
21.8%
Asian
1.1%
Hispanic
30.8%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
27.9207
Longitude
-81.5995
Water area
1.69 mi²
View on OpenStreetMap

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
88°F
Sunny
Tonight
69°F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
70°F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
89°F
Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday Night
72°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear

Forecast for Lake Wales, FL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Amar'e Stoudemire
Amar'e Stoudemire
American basketball player (born 1982)
Dominique Jones
Dominique Jones
American basketball player (born 1988)
Vin Baker
Vin Baker
American basketball player (born 1971)
A
Alvin Harper
American football player
Wade Davis
Wade Davis
Professional baseball player for The Colorado Rockies
Buford Long
Buford Long
American football player, defensive back, halfback, end (1931-2006)
D
Dave Braggins
Player of American and Canadian football (1945-2004)
L
Lorenzo Hampton
American football player, running back
W
Wes Platt
Online game developer
William Terrell Hodges
William Terrell Hodges
American judge
O
Octavious Freeman
American sprinter
Lee T Lasseter, USMC
Lee T Lasseter, USMC
US Marine Corps officer
C
Chad Barnhardt
American football quarterback
John W. Vogt
John W. Vogt
American politician
Brandon Robinson
Brandon Robinson
American basketball player (born 1989)
Rolan Milligan
Rolan Milligan
American-football player (1994-)

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

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Geography & sun

Nearby airports

Public attention

Books about this place

Recent natural events nearby

Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Site
PEACE CREEK DRAINAGE CANAL NEAR WAHNETA FL
Distance
7.8 mi
Streamflow
77.6 cfs
Gage height
39.12 ft

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC.

Events

Gallery

Sources

  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS NWIS (water data)
  • • NASA EONET