Lakeland
City in Florida, United States
Overview
Lakeland, Florida is a small yet charming city known for its abundant lakes and historic downtown. With a relaxed atmosphere and artistic neighborhoods, it's a pleasant stop between Tampa and Orlando for those seeking a quieter Florida experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Florida
Population
376
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
28.04°, -81.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,370
Local Cost
$1,490
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
90
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
319 Mbps
Upload
136 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
6
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1203.0
Airport
LAL
Distance
9 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 2026-03-23.
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 19 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 70/100.