Lakeview, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
846 Population
$58,381 Median Income
$107,000 Home Value
$868 Median Rent
68°F Avg Temperature
53.7 yrs Median Age
6.1% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
2.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.5
Education

People

Population846
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density1,019/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 79.9%

Economy

2.1/5
Median Income$58,381
Per Capita Income$34,447
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty Rate25.6%
County GDP$17,943M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$107,000
Median Rent$868
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Depression28.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Jan / Jul49° / 85°
Rain49 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

1.5/5
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+89.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)22

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute22 min
Work From Home0.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Lakeview Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$58,381
Home Value$107,000
Median Rent$868
Poverty Rate25.6%
Bachelor's Degree+6.1%
Unemployment9.4%
Avg Temperature67.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population846
Population Density1,019 per sq mi
Median Age53.7 years
Male52.6%
Female47.4%
Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79.9% Black 17% Hispanic 0.6% Other 2.5%
White79.9%
Black or African American17.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races2.5%

Language

English Only96.4%
Spanish Speakers3.6%
English 96.4% Spanish 3.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.4%
Health Insurance92.0%

Income

22% below avg
Median Household Income$58,381
Per Capita Income$34,447
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,112
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$73,401

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate9.4%
Poverty Rate25.6%
Total Establishments (County)7,917
County GDP$17,943M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation523
Healthcare Facilities857
Retail Stores802
Manufacturing151
Total Establishments7,917

Industry Mix

Restaurants 523 Healthcare 857 Retail 802 Manufacturing 151

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$73,401
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,208

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.3 min
Work From Home0.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

62% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$107,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied63.5%

Rental Costs

25% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$868

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedroom$1,007
3 Bedroom$1,298
4 Bedroom$1,508

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,208
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.93%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure37.8%
Asthma9.8%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity26.7%
Depression28.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.0%
Regular Checkup80.1%
Premature Death Rate14,193 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.2 / 10
Exercise Access83.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)857
Restaurants (County)523

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)46

Temperature

49°F Jan 85°F Jul
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Average67.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation48.9 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Land Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,019 per sq mi
Latitude32.5238°
Longitude-93.8298°
County FIPS22017

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47%
D 51.6%

Democrat +4.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.1%
High School+89.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,019 per sq mi
Land Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)22

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)46

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