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Living in Lake City

The city had 2 schools in 2026. Lake City, a city in the United States, had a population of 5,034 in July 2026. For Lake City, 46% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 44 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Lake City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Lake City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$871 per month, while the median home value was US$238,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 79.2%, and the vacancy rate was 14.3% in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Lake City yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$871/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent45.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct14.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,128 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Median monthly rent765.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count30 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 152 people of 5,306 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$72,244 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Lake City is 0.6%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Lake City 0.6%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd72,244 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct73.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct87.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct2.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct10.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct2.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary3,218 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,285 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov18Official
Unemployment rate0.594 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Lake City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Lake City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct95.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools2 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct19.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents44 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate1,683 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Lake City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesLake City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Lake City highlighted6,552Lake City5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents974.5 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents77.82 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Safety City Violent Crime Count4 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute20.34 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct1.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct2.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportSYN3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport59 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Lake City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Lake City.

Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Lake City average monthly precipitation, mm035701051402727498811613210812095644733JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 9.08 · Feb 13.74 · Mar 25.45 · Apr 28.68 · May 33.54 · Jun 33.76 · Jul 39.81 · Aug 36.9 · Sep 35.06 · Oct 28.55 · Nov 22.97 · Dec 16.42 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center12Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -37.86 · Feb -33.53 · Mar -30.88 · Apr -13.77 · May -4.09 · Jun 4.03 · Jul 8.1 · Aug 5.8 · Sep -0.03 · Oct -10.47 · Nov -20.36 · Dec -34.5 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center12Official
Average temperature by monthJan -10.07 · Feb -8.47 · Mar -0.37 · Apr 6.99 · May 13.69 · Jun 19.61 · Jul 22.56 · Aug 21.12 · Sep 16.66 · Oct 8.12 · Nov 0.78 · Dec -6.68 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center12Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 26.67 · Feb 27.43 · Mar 48.51 · Apr 87.88 · May 116.3 · Jun 132.3 · Jul 108.5 · Aug 119.9 · Sep 94.74 · Oct 63.5 · Nov 47.24 · Dec 32.77 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00218552 (WABASHA)15Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M377.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.78 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm820.2 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul21.24 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature7.8 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan-5.53 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Collegeville5,308 residentsAlgona5,309 residentsPort Isabel5,302 residentsWeldon Spring5,301 residentsTyrone borough5,312 residentsGrambling5,314 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Lake City residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.1%Foreign residents 2.9%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.159 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents152 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density456.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population5,306 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population5,320 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Is Lake City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker61%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 51–71%
Skilled employee71%strong on work, weak on safety · range 61–81%
Student62%strong on education, weak on work · range 51–73%
Family73%strong on family, weak on cost · range 63–83%
Retirement55%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 43–67%
Foreign residents152 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population5,306 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent45.96 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent765.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,128 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary3,218 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd238,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes79.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour61.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad3.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct2.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct0.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct67.68 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct78.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct3.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct28.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct93.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus2,488 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct10.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct77.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Lake City?

The median gross salary is 4,285 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Lake City?

The unemployment rate is 0.594 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Lake City?

Police recorded 974.5 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Lake City?

The published population is 5,306 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Lake City?

152 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Lake City a good place to live?

Lake City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00218552 (WABASHA) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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