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
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
15.6%
25.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
16.4% smoking rate
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+
2.8 / 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 15.6% (333% 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.
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 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population846
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density1,019/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans17.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$58,381
Per Capita$34,447
Unemployment15.6%
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%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death14,193/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 523 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.