At a Glance
Median Income
$63,929
$24,245 per capita
Home Value
$119,900
Zillow: $225,365
Median Rent
$1,161/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
333/100K
3,603/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Lakeport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakeport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakeport a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakeport residents earn a median household income of $63,929 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,245. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,316 business establishments, including 380 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakeport is $119,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,365. Median rent is $1,161/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Lakeport reports 333 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,603/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Lakeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeport has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,250
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density786/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,929
Per Capita$24,245
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$10,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,900
Rent$1,161
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$225,365
Housing Units441
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent333/100K
Property3,603/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation307 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakeport was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is East Texas Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 380 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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