At a Glance
Median Income
$45,500
$23,772 per capita
Violent Crime
150/100K
975/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
27.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
311 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
2.2 / 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 $45,500 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,772. The unemployment rate stands at 27.8% (672% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 580 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Lakeview reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 975/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in Lakeview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeview has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population36
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans36.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,500
Per Capita$23,772
Unemployment27.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$550M
Avg Weekly Wage$876
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$628,882
Housing Units15
Rent Burden24.3%
Crime
F
Violent150/100K
Property975/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,704/100K
Climate
Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain19.9 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation6,759 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 14%
Broadband12.0%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakeview was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Idaho Falls Regional (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
45.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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