Lake City, Georgia
Among the top 3% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 25% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 53% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 30% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 32% of US places
- top 1% for airport distance
- top 14% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 11% for air quality
Lake City is a small community in Georgia with about 2,916 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, natural disaster risk, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on broadband access and air quality.
- The median home value in Lake City is $144k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Lake City is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Lake City is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Lake City has a violent crime rate of 767/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Lake City is 21 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 4.9 in3.8 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$57kbetter than 17% of US places
Home Value$144k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 32% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$430better than 40% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.12%better than 43% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 41% of US places
Sales Tax7.38%better than 47% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.50%better than 41% of US places
Unemployment1.8%better than 70% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)44°F79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation52.9 in86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.8 inbetter than 80% of US places
Sunny Days202 daysbetter than 22% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days91 daysbetter than 72% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk34.6better than 86% of US places
Air Quality53 AQIbetter than 11% of US places
School Quality41.3better than 18% of US places
Violent Crime767/100kbetter than 48% of US places
Property Crime1017/100kbetter than 47% of US places
Community
Population2,91671st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.954th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.7098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8421st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+721st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)12.6%6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)42.1%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)14.6%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)29.9%99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.8%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 79% of US places
Walkability8.9/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance6 mibetter than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access67.5%better than 12% of US places
Amenities Nearby408.09better than 81% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 33% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lake City an affordable place to live?
- Lake City is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $57k, better than 17% of comparable areas. Median rent is $1k.
- Is Lake City safe?
- Lake City is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 767/100k (better than 48%). Property crime is 1017/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lake City?
- Lake City averages 81°F in July and 44°F in January, with 52.9 in of annual precipitation and about 202 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lake City?
- Public-school quality in Lake City is below average, scoring better than 18% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lake City?
- The average one-way commute in Lake City is 21 min.