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Lake Wales
City in Florida, United States
Overview
Lake Wales sits in central Florida, known for its historic Downtown and scenic lakeside views. Its small-town charm is matched by unique landmarks like Bok Tower Gardens and easy access to nature and local events.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Florida
Population
16,361
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
27.90°, -81.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,370
Local Cost
$1,420
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
22.3°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
16.5°C
Record High
39.0°C
Record Low
-5.3°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1267 mm
Internet Speed
149 Mbps
Upload
72 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
652.0
Airport
BOW
Distance
20 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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