Lake County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Lake County, Florida. With a population of 383,956 living across 938 square miles of land, Lake County is one of 10 counties in the Central Florida region. The county seat is Tavares, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12069 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
A Central Florida county of rolling ridges and hundreds of lakes, Lake is one of the state's fastest-growing counties as Orlando's outer suburbs push north and west.
Lake County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Lake County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Lake County
- County seat
- Tavares
- FIPS code
- 12069
- Region
- Central Florida
- Established
- 1887
- Named for
- Its many lakes — over 1,000 named lakes.
- Land area
- 938 sq mi
- Water area
- 202 sq mi
- Total area
- 1,140 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 383,956
- Population density
- 409 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Lake County, Florida?
Lake County is located in the Central Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Tavares, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 1,140 square miles — 938 of land and 202 of water — and operates on Eastern Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12069, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Lake County shares borders with 7 neighboring counties: Marion County, Volusia County, Seminole County, Orange County, Osceola County, Polk County, Sumter County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Lake County geography & landscape
The Lake Wales Ridge, the Wekiva River basin, the Ocklawaha chain of lakes (Griffin, Eustis, Harris, Dora, Beauclair), and the Green Swamp — headwaters of the Withlacoochee River.
The county's overall footprint — 938 square miles of land plus 202 square miles of water — places it in the mid-range of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Lake County
Health care, construction, retirement services (The Villages spans Lake, Sumter, and Marion), citrus (historically), and Orlando-commuter services.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Lake County reflect its location in Central Florida and its position in the state's middle tier of population. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Lake County
Split from Orange and Sumter counties in 1887. Mount Dora and Eustis grew as steamboat and citrus towns; devastating 1894-95 freezes ended much of the citrus era.
Established in 1887, Lake County is one of Florida's 19th-century counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Lake County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Lake County
Mount Dora's antique district, Ferran Park, Lakeridge Winery, Lake Louisa State Park, Ocklawaha chain seaplane tours, and Bok Tower Gardens (adjacent).
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Lake County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its Central Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Lake County
Lake County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Lake County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Lake County.
- Florida's Turnpike
- US-27
- US-441
- US-192
- SR-19
- SR-50
- Leesburg International (LEE)
Lake County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Lake County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12069.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Lake County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Lake County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.