Lake Wales SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in Lake Wales summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lake Wales. Key points include:
There were 298 total crimes in Lake Wales in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake Wales is 1,772.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake Wales is 243.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake Wales is 1,528.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lake Wales is -16.36% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Lake Wales Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lake Wales / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 298 | 1,772.4 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 41 | 243.9 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 17.8 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 34 | 202.2 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 257 | 1,528.6 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 32 | 190.3 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 200 | 1,189.6 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 25 | 148.7 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Lake Wales summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lake Wales. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lake Wales is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lake Wales is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lake Wales is $246,149.
The median income in Lake Wales is $56,347.
Lake Wales's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lake Wales Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lake Wales | Florida | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 94 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lake Wales, FL Weather
The average high in Lake Wales is 83.9° and the average low is 61.8°.
There are 76.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.4 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lake Wales |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 83.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 61.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lake Wales Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lake Wales
The current population in Lake Wales is 16,785. The population has increased 20.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,785 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 16,365 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 16,455 | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 16,173 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 16,515 | 3.0% |
| 2019 | 16,035 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 15,735 | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 15,401 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 15,206 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 14,929 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 14,665 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 14,480 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 14,268 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 14,078 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 13,884 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lake Wales
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Lake Wales is:
44.3% White with 7,436 White residents.
21.8% African American with 3,652 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 34 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 186 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 299 Two Or More residents.
30.8% Hispanic with 5,178 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lake Wales | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.3% | 50.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 21.8% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 30.8% | 27.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lake Wales
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Lake Wales is 53.2% female with 8,937 female residents.
Lake Wales is 46.8% male with 7,848 male residents.
| Gender | Lake Wales | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lake Wales for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Lake Wales completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Lake Wales completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Lake Wales completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Lake Wales completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Lake Wales completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Lake Wales completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Lake Wales completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lake Wales completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Lake Wales completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lake Wales | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lake Wales, Florida
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9.6% of households in Lake Wales earn Less than $10,000.
8.4% of households in Lake Wales earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.5% of households in Lake Wales earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.6% of households in Lake Wales earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.3% of households in Lake Wales earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.6% of households in Lake Wales earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.3% of households in Lake Wales earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.4% of households in Lake Wales earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.7% of households in Lake Wales earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.6% of households in Lake Wales earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lake Wales | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.6% | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.4% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.5% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.3% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.4% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
