At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$29,859 per capita
Home Value
$76,700
Zillow: $187,064
Median Rent
$825/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
389/100K
2,527/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Lakeview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakeview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakeview a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakeview residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,859. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,482 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakeview is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,064. Median rent is $825/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Lakeview reports 389 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,527/100K.
Education
7.5% of adults in Lakeview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeview has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population100
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density154/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans88.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$29,859
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$3,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$969
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent$825
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$187,064
Housing Units44
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent389/100K
Property2,527/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death11,969/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,164 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute21 min
Broadband40.0%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakeview was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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