Why visit Medulla
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 22 places to eat 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 Medulla
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Medulla
Medulla is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in western Polk County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area. Medulla is an affluent residential community located south of the Lakeland city limits, and north of the Mulberry city limits. Medulla neighbors Lakeland Highlands, and together the two communities make up much of what is known as south (unincorporated) Lakeland.
From the Wikipedia article Medulla, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Cleveland Court School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes22
Tijuana Flats
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 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 · 1.8 mi
4960 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland
Su-We 11:00-24:00, Th-Sa 11:00-02:00
PDQ
Restaurant · 2.1 mi
Chain Restaurant specializing in Chicken Sandwiches and Salads, very good sandwiches and salads ;D
4714 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland
10 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship9
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.0 mi
1105 West Dossey Road, Lakeland
History
A post office was established at Medulla in 1881, and remained in operation until 1909. Before the post office opened, the community was called Spring Hill. The name Medulla was given to the area due to its connecting link on the stagecoach rail-line between Bartow and Fort Meade, similar to how the medulla oblongata (in the lower part of the brain) connects with spinal cord. Medulla saw a period of rapid growth throughout the 1990s and early 2000s with development of Deer Brooke, a mega deed restricted community. Development of many other smaller subdivisions soon followed.
From the History section of Medulla, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
School · 3.2 mi
3725 Clevelnd Hts Blvd, Lakeland
George W. Jenkins Senior High
School · 3.8 mi
6000 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland
Highland City Elementary School
School · 6.0 mi
5355 9Th Street Se, Highland City
Highlands Grove Elementary School
School · 4.0 mi
4510 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
School · 6.0 mi
3225 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland
Healthcare2
Lakeland Regional Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
4710 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland
Map of Medulla
77 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 (3 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, 3 miles away.
- Lakeland Highlands 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Fuller Heights 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Willow Oak 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Mulberry 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Highland City 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Lakeland 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Crystal Lake 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Combee Settlement 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Plant City 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Fussels Corner 10 mi northeast, about 16 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
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