At a Glance
Median Income
$125,000
$47,107 per capita
Violent Crime
1,109/100K
3,403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Lake City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake City residents earn a median household income of $125,000 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,107. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 426 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Lake City reports 1,109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 192% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,403/100K.
Education
100.0% of adults in Lake City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(197% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population30
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,000
Per Capita$47,107
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$688M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$227,698
Housing Units30
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent1,109/100K
Property3,403/100K
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death13,302/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain13.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation4,832 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+61.1%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Broadband16.0%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake City was built in 1946.
28.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (85 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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