Lakeland Highlands, Florida
Lakeland Highlands is a community of 12,102 people in Polk County, Florida.
Why visit Lakeland Highlands
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 30 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Cleveland Court School.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 51°F.
Weather in Lakeland Highlands
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lakeland Highlands
Lakeland Highlands is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Polk County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lakeland Highlands had a population of 12,187. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is an affluent residential community located south of the Lakeland city limits, and north of the Mulberry city limits.
From the Wikipedia article Lakeland Highlands, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
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Cleveland Court School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes30
Tijuana Flats
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
4796 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland
Su-Mo 11:00-21:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-21:30
Duke's Brewhouse
Restaurant · Beer, Burger, Bar And Grill · 1.0 mi
4960 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland
Su-We 11:00-24:00, Th-Sa 11:00-02:00
PDQ
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
Chain Restaurant specializing in Chicken Sandwiches and Salads, very good sandwiches and salads ;D
4714 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland
18 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship15
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.6 mi
1105 West Dossey Road, Lakeland
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
School · 2.3 mi
3725 Clevelnd Hts Blvd, Lakeland
George W. Jenkins Senior High
School · 2.1 mi
6000 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland
Highland City Elementary School
School · 4.2 mi
5355 9Th Street Se, Highland City
Highlands Grove Elementary School
School · 2.4 mi
4510 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland
Healthcare6
Lakeland Regional Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
4710 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland
Map of Lakeland Highlands
104 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 51°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 77°F | 53°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 80°F | 56°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 61°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 90°F | 67°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 72°F | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 8.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 74°F | 9.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 73°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 67°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 59°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 76°F | 54°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lakeland 2 (4 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
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Medulla 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Fuller Heights 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Mulberry 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Highland City 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Willow Oak 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Lakeland 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Crystal Lake 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Combee Settlement 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Fussels Corner 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Bartow 10 mi southeast, about 15 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
- Lakeland FL Cleveland Court School01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Howard J. Buss, Suemanning1972, CC0
- A cat sleeping in a cat bed, JW2009, CC BY 4.0
- Black & Brew, Lakeland, Florida, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- Pygmy Chafer (Strigoderma pygmaea) (7694468644), Mike Leffler, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Andy's Frozen Custard, Lakeland, Florida, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
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