At a Glance
Median Income
$49,167
$23,080 per capita
Home Value
$200,300
Zillow: $295,987
Median Rent
$993/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
15.4% 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 $49,167 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,080. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,694 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakeview is $200,300 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,987. Median rent is $993/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
11.3% of adults in Lakeview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeview has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population1,601
Median Age23.9 yrs
Density1,417/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born26.0%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,167
Per Capita$23,080
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$8,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,222
Housing
A
Home Value$200,300
Rent$993
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$295,987
Housing Units513
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,460/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain7.6 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation1,211 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakeview was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
26.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.