There are 5 independent living communities near Lakeland, Georgia. The daily costs for independent living in Georgia range from $16 up to $146, with a mean expense running about $46. The monthly expense averages roughly $1,375 and ranges between $467 and $4,372. Annually, the median cost is around $16,500, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Lakeland can range from as little as $990 per month up to $2,090 per month. The median cost is about $1,287 per month, or around $15,444 annually.
Lakeland is a small city in Lanier County, Georgia. It is part of the Valdosta metro area. While the surrounding metro area is home to 96,505 residents, there are 6,560 living in the city limits. Residents who are over the age of 55 represent about 22% of the population.
Lakeland has an average SeniorScore™ of 63. The city has a mean per capita income of $19,000. The mean household income is $38,000 in comparison to the average of $41,000 for the entire state of Georgia. The current unemployment rate is roughly 5.83% and the mean home price is $127,500, which is somewhat less than the Georgia average of $163,500.
Lakeland has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The city receives very high amounts of precipitation each year. Compared to other cities in the US, Lakeland has poor air quality ratings and a higher than average rate of crime.