Crooked Lake Park, Florida
Crooked Lake Park is a community of 2,641 people in Polk County, Florida.
Why visit Crooked Lake Park
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Webber International University and Casa De Josefina.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 50°F.
Weather in Crooked Lake Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Crooked Lake Park
Crooked Lake Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Polk County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Crooked Lake Park had a population of 1,893. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Crooked Lake Park, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Webber International University
School · 3.4 mi
In Babson Park, Florida, USA.Webber International University, also known as Webber, is a not-for-profit private institution of higher education.
Museums and landmarks1
Casa De Josefina
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School
School · 5.6 mi
501 Mcleod Rd, Frostproof
Spook Hill Elementary School
School · 5.6 mi
321 Dr Ja Wiltshire Ave E, Lake Wales
1 more on the map.
Map of Crooked Lake Park
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 50°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 78°F | 53°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 82°F | 56°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 86°F | 61°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 90°F | 66°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 8.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 7.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 73°F | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 72°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 66°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 58°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 76°F | 53°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mtn Lake (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Polk County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2023-08-28: Tropical Storm Idalia (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bartow Executive Airport (BOW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Babson Park 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Alturas 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Lake Wales 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Frostproof 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Wahneta 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Dundee 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Cypress Gardens 13 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Fort Meade 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Eagle Lake 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Bartow 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Casa de Josefina, Harriet Duncan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tantilla relicta 119682643, Daniel Estabrooks, CC0
- Tantilla relicta 119682660, Daniel Estabrooks, CC0
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