




Lake Wales, Florida
Lake Wales, FL Profile
Lake Wales, FL, population 10,194 , is located
in Florida's Polk county,
about 45.8 miles from Orlando and 53.4 miles from Tampa.
In the 90's the population of Lake Wales has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lake Wales has been growing at an annual rate of 3.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lake Wales area were higher than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Florida average.
Lake Wales Statistics
Lake Wales Gender Information
Males in Lake Wales: 4,791 (47%)
Females in Lake Wales: 5,403 (53%)
As % of Population in Lake Wales
Race Diversity in Lake Wales
White: 59%
African American: 35%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Lake Wales
Age Diversity in Lake Wales
Median Age in Lake Wales: 36.9 (Males in Lake Wales: 33.5, Females in Lake Wales: 39.7)
Lake Wales Males Under 20: 16%
Lake Wales Females Under 20: 14%
Lake Wales Males 20 to 40: 11%
Lake Wales Females 20 to 40: 13%
Lake Wales Males 40 to 60: 10%
Lake Wales Females 40 to 60: 12%
Lake Wales Males Over 60: 10%
Lake Wales Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Lake Wales
Lake Wales Household Average Size: 2.44 people
Lake Wales Median Household Income: $ 26,884
Lake Wales Median Value of Homes: $ 68,300
Law Enforcement in Lake Wales
Reported crimes in the Lake Wales area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 25
Aggravated assault: 52
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 756
Burglary: 203
Larceny-theft: 586
Motor vehicle theft: 63
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 8,056
Lake Wales Location Information
Elevation: 147 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 6.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lake Wales
Highland Park 2.9 Miles
Crooked Lake Park 5.0 Miles
Waverly 5.6 Miles
Babson Park 6.2 Miles
Hillcrest Heights 6.5 Miles
Dundee 8.6 Miles
Cypress Gardens 9.0 Miles
Wahneta 9.3 Miles
Lake Hamilton 10.2 Miles
Frostproof 11.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lake Wales
(Population 100,000+)
Orlando 45.8 Miles
Tampa 53.4 Miles
St Petersburg 67.5 Miles
Clearwater 74.3 Miles
Cape Coral 95.3 Miles
Coral Springs 138.8 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 151.8 Miles
Pembroke Pines 155.9 Miles
Hollywood 157.9 Miles
Hialeah 162.8 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Rehabilitation
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Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
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kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
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Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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