CallataGuidesLake City, FL business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Lake City, FL micropolitan area.
- Population
- 73,9772024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,492CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Lake City, FL at a glance
The Lake City, FL micropolitan area covers 1 county in Florida and had 73,977 residents in July 2024, up 6.1% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 472nd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 525th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Columbia County, FL | 73,977 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Lake City, FL
County Business Patterns counted 1,492 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 20,689 people in mid-March with $1.1 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 13.9 employees per establishment. 49.9% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (262), health care and social assistance (209), and construction (183).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 262 | 3,234 | $106,006,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 209 | 5,560 | $374,756,000 |
| Construction (23) | 183 | 2,466 | $145,763,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 141 | 630 | $20,682,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 139 | 2,745 | $57,622,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 112 | 467 | $29,841,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 75 | 921 | $62,825,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 69 | 738 | $31,153,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 61 | 453 | $33,657,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 57 | 1,296 | $79,219,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 53 | 171 | $9,243,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 44 | 1,251 | $75,402,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 22 | 315 | $11,325,000 |
| Information (51) | 18 | 102 | $5,529,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 18 | 111 | $2,302,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 13 | 69 | $3,107,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 8 | 87 | $4,259,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 70 | $6,276,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Business density and team size in Lake City, FL
Lake City, FL has 20.2 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 18.0% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 13.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $51,200 (25.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 49.9% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.0% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 744 | 49.9% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 314 | 21.1% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 227 | 15.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 146 | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 59 | 4.0% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Lake City, FL
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 76 have a published Census count in Lake City, FL. The largest are physician practices (58), limited-service restaurants (50), and full-service restaurants (39). Relative to population, hotels and motels are the most over-represented: 25.7 per 100,000 residents against 16.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician practices | 58 | 614 | 10.6 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 50 | 1,082 | 21.6 |
| Full-service restaurants | 39 | 1,176 | 30.2 |
| Landscaping services | 25 | 108 | 4.3 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 23 | 83 | 3.6 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 23 | 187 | 8.1 |
| Child day care services | 22 | 274 | 12.5 |
| Law offices | 21 | 82 | 3.9 |
| General automotive repair shops | 21 | 101 | 4.8 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 19 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 19 | 220 | 11.6 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 16 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 15 | 54 | 3.6 |
| Dental offices | 14 | 105 | 7.5 |
| Site preparation contractors | 14 | 190 | 13.6 |
| Engineering services firms | 13 | 87 | 6.7 |
| Electrical contractors | 13 | 115 | 8.8 |
| Residential remodelers | 13 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 13 | 39 | 3.0 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 13 | 43 | 3.3 |
| Home health care agencies | 12 | 322 | 26.8 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 12 | 87 | 7.3 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 11 | — | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 9 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 9 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Lake City, FL
The area's named cities and towns have 40 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 386 has the most (100%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 386 | 40 | 100% | Eastern |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City, FL | 12,783 | 386 | 36 |
Phone costs for a typical Lake City, FL business
The comparison below uses 14 users, the rounded average establishment size in Lake City, FL. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $349.30 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $420.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. On Callata the same 14 people cost $279.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $279.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $266.00 | $3,192.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $322.00 | $3,864.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $349.30 | $4,191.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $378.00 | $4,536.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $420.00 | $5,040.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Lake City, FL
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
If you already have a number in Lake City, FL, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Lake City, FL?
386, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Lake City, FL area?
1,492 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Lake City, FL?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 14-person team that is $279.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $349.30 a month (checked September 28, 2026).