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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Southwest? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Horney Park
      Dobbins Park
      Common Grounds Park
      Veterans Park
      Thomas B. Mack Park
      Peterson Park
      Drane Park
      Petersen Park Playground

      Entertainment

      Cobb Theater
      Bowling Alley
      Florida Southern College Planetarium
      Polk Museum
      Amphitheatre
      Lake Mirror Amphitheatre
      Auditorium
      Theatre

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Five Guys
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Baskin-Robbins
      Craft and Kitchen
      Smoothie King
      Chipotle

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Southwest? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Southwest.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southwest? The cost of living in Southwest is 92/100 - which is 6% lower than Florida.
      Southwest
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Lakeland
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Southwest? Southwest crime rates are 2,349, which are 30% higher than Florida
      Total Crime
      2,349 per 100k people

      3% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43  

      3% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -22%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Southwest? The median income in Southwest is $52,462 which is 7% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $52,4625% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,1319% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      61% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Southwest a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Publix

      Doctors

      Cleveland Heights Chiropractic Clinic
      Lakeland Dermatology
      Watson Clinic South

      A+ Housing

      What are Southwest home prices? Southwest home prices are $125,800 - which is 25% lower than Florida
      Median home value
      $125,80032% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,12118% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Southwest have good schools? The Southwest graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% higher than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      5% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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