Alabama
Lakeview is a small town in Alabama with a population of 100. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lakeview receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lakeview offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lakeview is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Lakeview is $76,700, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Lakeview enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,750 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,859 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $969 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,891 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,482 |
| County GDP | $3,061M |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Healthcare | 134 |
| Retail | 256 |
| Manufacturing | 98 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,308 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.01% |
| Commute Time | 20.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $76,700 |
| 73% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $825 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,308 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.01% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.6% |
| Heart Disease | 8.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 17.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,969/100K |
| Exercise Access | 38.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 134 |
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.6 inches |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,164 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3917°N, 85.9756°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 01049 |
Winner: Republican by 74 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.5% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 154/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 40.0% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 134 |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Retail Stores | 256 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 20.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |