Lakeview Heights, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Rowan County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
342 Population 2,443/sq mi density
$82,917 Median Income $41,560 per capita
$189,500 Home Value $259,254 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,917 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakeview Heights, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,917
10% above
$41,560 per capita
Home Value
$189,500
33% below
Zillow: $259,254
Bachelor's Degree+
45.0%
34% above
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Lakeview Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lakeview Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
110%
Home Value
67%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
134%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakeview Heights a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lakeview Heights residents earn a median household income of $82,917 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,560. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 808 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lakeview Heights is $189,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,254. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

45.0% of adults in Lakeview Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakeview Heights has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population342
Median Age58.2 yrs
Density2,443/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,917
Per Capita$41,560
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$1,068M
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,500
Rent
Ownership96.9%
Zillow$259,254
Housing Units148
Rent Burden17.9%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,749/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation810 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+25.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband66.1%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Lakeview Heights was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.523 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.