Lake City, FL GIS Map
Lake City is a city in Columbia County, Florida, with a population of about 12,046. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Columbia County
- Population
- 12,046
- Elevation
- 196 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.1897, -82.6393
- ZIP codes (4)
- 32024, 32025, 32055, 32056
- Land area
- 14.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Lake City, FL
Lake City is a city in and the county seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 12,329, up from 12,046 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Lake City Micropolitan Statistical Area, composed of Columbia County, as well as a principal city of the Gainesville metropolitan area, Florida. Lake City is 60 miles west of Jacksonville. Lake City has the moniker The Gateway to Florida because it is adjacent to the intersection of Interstate 75 and Interstate 10.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Lake City, FL
The Lake City map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Lake City without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Lake City Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
12,515
Households
4,688
Median household income
$56,472
Median age
36.9 years
Median home value
$184,900
Median gross rent
$1,040/mo
Owner-occupied homes
39.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
Below poverty level
19.8%
Land area
14.3 sq mi
Population density
875 / sq mi
County
Lake City Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
12,046
April 2020 (estimates base)
12,334
July 2024 estimate
12,783
Change 2010-2020
+2.4%
Change 2020-2024
+3.6%
Photos of Lake City
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Lake City
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Lake City.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bascom Norris Building | 1348 SW Bascom Norris Dr, 32025 | Leased | 9,432 | Nov 2028 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Lake City
General soil map unit at the city center: Troup-Oil-Waste land-Ichetucknee-Bonneau-Blanton-Alpin
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Moderately well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- A (high infiltration, low runoff)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 12.1 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 0 cm
Soil Components
- Oil-waste land25%
- Blanton20%
Ultisols · Grossarenic Paleudults
- Alpin12%
Entisols · Lamellic Quartzipsamments
- Bonneau12%
Ultisols · Arenic Paleudults
- Troup10%
Ultisols · Grossarenic Kandiudults
- Ichetucknee9%
Alfisols · Albaquultic Hapludalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Lake City
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Lake City 2 E, Fl weather station, elevation 195 ft, 2.7 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 90°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 41°F
Annual precipitation
54.0 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 63 | 67 | 73 | 79 | 85 | 88 | 90 | 89 | 86 | 79 | 71 | 66 |
| Avg low °F | 41 | 44 | 49 | 54 | 62 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 59 | 49 | 44 |
| Precip. in | 4.27 | 3.23 | 4.29 | 3.55 | 3.47 | 7.55 | 7.16 | 7.28 | 5.86 | 2.50 | 1.91 | 2.91 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Lake City
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Columbia County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 69.7 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- LightningRelatively High
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- WildfireRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeVery Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
- Winter WeatherVery Low
- HailVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Lake City FAQ
What county is Lake City in?
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Lake City, Florida is located in Columbia County.
What is the population of Lake City?
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Lake City has a population of about 12,046, making it the number 68 of the 71 Florida cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Lake City?
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The elevation of Lake City is approximately 196 feet (60 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Lake City?
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ZIP codes for Lake City include 32024, 32025, 32055, 32056.
What time zone is Lake City in?
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Lake City is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Lake City from Tallahassee?
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Lake City is about 99 miles from Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, in a straight line.
How far is Lake City from Jacksonville?
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Lake City is about 60 miles from Jacksonville, the largest city in Florida listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Lake City?
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Cities near Lake City include Gainesville, FL (42 miles); Valdosta, GA (58 miles); Jacksonville, FL (60 miles); Palatka, FL (71 miles); Waycross, GA (73 miles).
Local notes for Lake City, FL
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.