At a Glance
Median Income
$58,381
$34,447 per capita
Home Value
$107,000
Zillow: $134,461
Median Rent
$868/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
721/100K
4,598/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
25.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
308 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
2.4 / 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 $58,381 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,447. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,917 business establishments, including 523 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakeview is $107,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,461. Median rent is $868/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Lakeview reports 721 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,598/100K.
Education
6.1% of adults in Lakeview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeview has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population846
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density1,019/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$58,381
Per Capita$34,447
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty25.6%
County GDP$17,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,000
Rent$868
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$134,461
Housing Units404
Rent Burden18.5%
Crime
F
Violent721/100K
Property4,598/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death14,193/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation187 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakeview was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 523 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.