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Information on Lake Wales, Polk County

The City of Lake Wales is located in the state of Florida, in Polk County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the City hall of Lake Wales at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the Town hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Lake Wales City HALL, Polk County

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Mayor of Lake Wales Jack Hilligoss
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Common questions about Lake Wales

What county is Lake Wales FL in?

Lake Wales, FL is located in Polk County

Where is Lake Wales, Florida ?

Lake Wales is situated in Polk County within the central part of the state of Florida, United States. It lies approximately midway between Tampa and Orlando, with the prominent landmark of Bok Tower Gardens located nearby. The city is part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Demography of Lake Wales

Name of Lake Wales inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population14 225 inhabitants126 / 2 267
Population density in Lake Wales1 014,9 pop/sq mi (391,9 pop/km²)

List of Passport Facilities in Lake Wales, FL

This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Lake Wales, FL
Name Street Phone number
USPS WINTER HAVEN MAIN POST OFFICE111 W CENTRAL AVE8632997824
POLK COUNTY CLERK OF COURT - NORTHEAST BRANCH3425 LAKE ALFRED RD8635344000
USPS HAINES CITY POST OFFICE1051 STATE ROAD 544 E8634222901
POLK COUNTY CLERK OF COURT - BARTOW BRANCH255 N BROADWAY AVE8635344000
USPS POLK CITY POST OFFICE112 CARTER BLVD8639844547
USPS LAKELAND MAIN POST OFFICE2800 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD8638022070
POLK COUNTY CLERK OF COURT - LAKELAND BRANCH930 E PARKER ST8635344000
OSCEOLA COUNTY CLERK OF COURT - MAIN OFFICE2 COURTHOUSE SQ4077423530
USPS WAUCHULA MAIN POST OFFICE300 E MAIN ST8637735811
HARDEE COUNTY CLERK OF COURT417 W MAIN ST8637734174
USPS LAKE JACKSON BRANCH829 MALL RING RD8633826138
USPS SEBRING MAIN POST OFFICE518 N RIDGEWOOD DR8633826138
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CLERK OF COURT - PLANT CITY BRANCH301 N MICHIGAN AVE8137573918
USPS PLANT CITY POST OFFICE2501 WALDEN WOODS DR8137196733
USPS ALAFAYA POST OFFICE650 NORTH ALAFAYA TRAIL4072736788

Top 3 most popular banks in Lake Wales

There are 8 bank branches in Lake Wales.
Citizens Bank and Trust is the most popular bank in Lake Wales with 3 branch offices, followed by CenterState Bank, National Association with 2 branch offices and then SunTrust Bank with 1 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Lake Wales:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
Citizens Bank and Trust3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
CenterState Bank, National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
SunTrust Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of America, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office

Lake Wales administrative numbers

Lake Wales City code1238950
Lake Wales City postcode33859

Transportation modes in Lake Wales

Airport
Bartow Municipal Airport 11.3 miles
Winter Haven's Gilbert Airport 13.6 miles
Avon Park Executive Airport 23.2 miles

Lake Wales territory

Lake Wales area14,02 sq mi (36,30 km²)
Lake Wales altitude131 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 27.9203
Longitude: -81.5996
Latitude: 27° 55' 13'' North
Longitude: 81° 35' 59'' West
Time zone
UTC -5:00 (America/New_York)
Summer time : UTC -4:00
Winter time : UTC -5:00
Local time
Cities twinned with Lake WalesCurrently, the town Lake Wales isn’t twinned
Natural parksLake Wales isn't part of a natural park

What is Lake Wales close to?

Nearby cities include: Highland Park, Dundee, Hillcrest Heights and Lake Hamilton
DundeeDundeeKissimmee
DundeeNeighbouring townsHighland Park
BartowHighland ParkHighland Park
Highland Park 4.5 milesDundee 6.5 milesHillcrest Heights 7.8 miles
Lake Hamilton 9.1 milesEagle Lake 10.5 milesWinter Haven 11.9 miles
Frostproof 12.7 milesHaines City 13.1 milesBartow 13.8 miles
Lake Alfred 14.5 milesFort Meade 16.6 milesDavenport 16.7 miles
Auburndale 18.1 milesMulberry 22.3 milesPolk City 22.7 miles
Avon Park 23.3 milesLakeland 23.6 milesBowling Green 23.9 miles
Kissimmee 28.7 milesSt. Cloud 28.8 milesWauchula 28.9 miles

Distance between Lake Wales and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 2212 milesHouston : 845 milesPhiladelphia : 914 miles
Phoenix : 1847 milesSan Antonio : 1032 milesSan Diego : 2138 miles
Dallas : 965 milesSan Jose : 2412 milesJacksonville : 167 miles closest
Indianapolis : 861 milesSan Francisco : 2481 milesAustin : 989 miles
Columbus : 838 milesFort Worth : 997 milesCharlotte : 506 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Lake Wales, FL

Elementary schools in Lake Wales

Hillcrest Elementary School

District of Polk
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 683

Janie Howard Wilson School

District of Polk
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 432

Polk Avenue Elementary School

District of Polk
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 516

Spook Hill Elementary School

District of Polk
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 683

Middle schools in Lake Wales

Bok Academy

District of Polk
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 600

McLaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy

District of Polk
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 825

High schools in Lake Wales

Lake Wales Senior High School

District of Polk
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1551

Alternative schools in Lake Wales

Roosevelt Academy

District of Polk
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 282

Victory Ridge Academy

District of Polk
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 227

Private schools in Lake Wales

Canaan Academy

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 21

Candlelight Christian Academy

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 161

Endtime Christian School Of Excellence

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 31

Love To Learn Inc

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 9
Students : 39

Leisure and activities in Lake Wales surrounding area

Golf course
Mountain LakeOakwood Golf Club
Lake Ashton Golf Club - The West CourseLake Wales Country Club
Lake Ashton Golf Club - The East Course
to Winter Haven 4.2 miles
Lekarica Golf Course
Lake Bess Country Club
to Winter Haven 4.5 miles
Carefree Country Club
to Winter Haven 4.7 miles
Cypresswood Golf & Country Club
to Winter Haven 7.1 miles
Sun Air Lodge & Golf Course
to Haines City 8 miles
Indian Lake Estates Golf & Country Club
Westgate River Ranch Resort