Oregon
Lakeview is a small town in Oregon with a population of 3,043. Residents earn $70,436 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lakeview receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Lakeview offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lakeview is $70,436, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lakeview is $198,000, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,021 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Lakeview is below the national average at 350 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,444 per 100,000, 26% below the national average.
19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Lakeview experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.4 inches, including 55.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 94.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,436 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,074 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,005 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 357 |
| County GDP | $481M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 14 |
| Retail | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,092 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.56% |
| Commute Time | 7.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $198,000 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $193,590 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,021 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,092 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.56% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 29.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,124/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Total Violent | 350.0/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 43.7/100K |
| Assault | 306.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,443.6/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 306.2/100K |
| Theft | 874.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 262.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 14.4 inches |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 55.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,759 ft (1,451 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1914°N, 120.3525°W |
| County FIPS | 41037 |
Winner: Republican by 65.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.6% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,217/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 7.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |