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Nearest MSA: Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford
Time Zone: Eastern
Local Area Code(s): 352
Largest Cities:1 Leesburg
2 Eustis
3 Clermont
Miles* To:
Tallahassee...................................192
Orlando...................................34
Tampa...................................76
Jacksonville...................................106
Miami...................................234
Atlanta...................................378
Chicago...................................860
Dallas...................................937
New York...................................932
*Miles are calculated from county seat.
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Lake
1980:104,870
1990:152,104
2010:297,052
2020(p):374,400
2040(p):520,700
(p) Denotes Projected Population
Florida
9,746,961
12,938,071
18,801,310
21,326,800
26,081,800
Lake Florida
2007$31,694$39,449
2008$31,816$40,133
2009$30,785$38,965
Average TemperatureHighLow
January:6948
July:9272
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation...........................53
Average Annual Rain Days...........................116
(2010)
In-Migration18,685
Out-Migration15,857
Net-Migration 2,828
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2010)
Labor Force137,687
Labor Force % of County Population46.4
Number in County Unemployed16,566
Unemployment Rate12.0%

  Monthly labor force data are available from the Florida Agency
  for Workforce Innovation.
N/D = No DataLakeFlorida
(2010)
Average Annual Employment77,8797,109,630
Natural Resources & Mining1.8%1.2%
Construction7.5%5.0%
Manufacturing3.8%4.3%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities22.6%21.2%
Information1.6%1.9%
Financial Activities3.9%6.6%
Professional & Business Services9.1%14.8%
Education & Health Services19.0%22.0%
Leisure & Hospitality11.2%13.2%
Other Services3.1%3.3%
Public administration7.1%6.6%
Unclassified0.0%0.0%

Average Annual Wage
(2010)
All Industries$32,219
Construction$37,630
Education & Health Services$40,233
Financial Activities$35,312
Information$40,618
Leisure & Hospitality$15,407
Manufacturing$38,899
Natural Resources & Mining$27,104
Other Services$23,984
Professional & Business Services$31,951
Public administration$38,266
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$28,045
Unclassified$149,898
Major Private Sector Employers

Leesburg Regional Medical Center
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 2,300

Wal-Mart Super Centers
Business Line: Retail
Number of Employees..................................................... 1,922

Villages of Lake Sumter, Inc.
Business Line: Retirement Community
Number of Employees..................................................... 1,900

Florida Hospital - Waterman
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 1,562

Publix Supermarkets
Business Line: Retail
Number of Employees..................................................... 1,027

Embarq
Business Line: Communications
Number of Employees..................................................... 811

Lifestream Behavioral Center
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 600

Accent Marketing Services
Business Line: Call Center
Number of Employees..................................................... 474

Lester Coggins Trucking
Business Line: General Freight Trucking
Number of Employees..................................................... 350

Cutrale Citrus Juices, USA, Inc.
Business Line: Manufacturing
Number of Employees..................................................... 321

Federal InterstatesNone
Federal HighwaysUS-27, US-441
State HighwaysFlorida Turnpike; SR-19, 22, 40, 42, 44, 46, 50, 56, 439, 445, 561
RailroadsCSX Transportation, Florida Central
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commerical Airline Service:Orlando International Airport
# Runways3
Longest Paved Runway(ft.)12004
General Aviation AirportsLeesburg International Airport

Local Deep Water PortCanaveral Port Authority
Miles to Closest Port73
COUNTY
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:
Government4.8410
Schools7.3940
Special0.2405
Total12.4755

Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: Yes
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option)1.00
Federal Enterprise ZoneNo
State Enterprise Zone
STATE
Corporate Income Tax5.5%
Personal Income Tax0.0%
Retail Sales Tax6.0%
Electric Companies:
  • Florida Power Corporation
  • Progress Energy
  • Sumter Electric
  • City of Leesburg
  • City of Mount Dora

  • Natural Gas Companies:
  • Southern States Utilities
  • Lake Apopka Gas
  • TECO

  • Telephone Companies:
  • BellSouth
  • Embarq
  • Bright House Networks

  • Water & Sewer Companies:
  • Southern States Utilities
  • City of Clermont
  • City of Eustis
  • City of Groveland
  • City of Mount Dora


  • Existing Industrial Zoned LandYes
    Number of Acres4,060
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel168

    Industrial ParksYes
    Number of Acres734
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel0

    Foreign Trade ZonesNo
    Zone Number(s)
    Public
    Schools
    TeachersEnrollments
    Totals:573,03641,110

    Private Schools Available: Yes
    POST SECONDARY EDUCATION SERVING THE COUNTY:

    Colleges/Universities:
  • St. Leo University
  • Beacon College
  • University of Central Florida at LSCC

  • Junior/Community Colleges:
  • Lake-Sumter Community College

  • Technical Schools:
  • Lake County Area Vocational Technical Center

  • Other Schools:
  • none

  • Local Radio Stations:
  • WMYZ 88.7 FM
  • W240BV 95.9 FM
  • WXXL 106.7 FM
  • WLBE 790 AM
  • WKIZ 1240 AM
  • Local Television Stations:
  • none listed








  • Locally Printed Newspapers:
  • Daily Commercial
  • Mount Dora Topic
  • North Lake Outpost
  • South Lake Press

  • Number of Banks:71

    Number of Savings and Loans:11

    Number of Credit Unions:3
    Cost of Living
    Price Level Index, (2010)
    Florida State Average = 100
    200897.64
    200997.51
    201097.49
    Medical Services:
  • Community Health Care Centers, Inc.
  • Community Medical Care Center
  • Florida Hospital Waterman
  • Leesburg Regional Medical Center
  • South Lake Hospital

  • Recreational Opportunities:
  • Biking
  • Boating, Fishing, Sailing
  • Camping, Birdwatching, Hiking
  • Dance
  • Equestrian
  • Golfing & Tennis
  • Swimming

  • Historical Points Of Interest:
  • Eustis Historical Museum
  • Lake County Historical Museum
  • Montverde Arts Primer II
  • Mount Dora Historic District, Center for Arts, Museum of Speed
  • Presidential Museum Inc.
  • Royellou Museum
  • Visual Arts Association

  • Cultural Events/Festivals:
  • Central Florida Dragon Boat Festival
  • Florida Black Bear Festival
  • Harvest Festival/Lakeridge Winery
  • Leesburg Arts Festival & Bike Fest
  • Mount Dora Bicycle Festival & Art Festival
  • Tavares Train Festival
  • Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival

  • Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, Florida 32803 Phone 407-956-5600 Fax(407)956-5599
    Visit us on the World Wide Web: http://www.eflorida.com