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Lakeview, AR
City in Baxter County, Arkansas.
Population
851
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
818
ZIP codes
0
Lakeview and its ZIP codes
Lakeview at a glance
- Lakeview is about 14 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,786 a year, 10% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,700 (15% above Arkansas) and median rent is $675 a month.
Local data for Lakeview, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakeview, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,786
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$215,700
Median rent
$675/mo
Homeownership
82.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
60.2
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (190), Irish Americans (128), Swedish Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baxter County. PPP loans are for Lakeview.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,067
16,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,272
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$437M
FY 2026, $10,492 per person
How people get to work
Lakeview, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.0%
- Carpooled16.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakeview, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
633
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakeview, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Lakeview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bull ShoalsCity | 3 mi | 4.9 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 5.8 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.2 |
| CotterCity | 6.5 mi | 2.4 |
| GassvilleCity | 7 mi | 3.4 |
| FlippinCity | 7.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Mountain HomeCity | 9.3 mi | 12 |
| Pontiac, MOCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| SummitCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| YellvilleCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| Sundown, MOCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Buffalo CityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Theodosia, MOVillage | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| BriarcliffCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Gainesville, MOCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| SalesvilleCity | 17 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakeview, AR in?
- Lakeview is in Baxter County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Lakeview, AR?
- About 851 people live in Lakeview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakeview?
- Nearby places include Bull Shoals (3 mi), Midway (3.7 mi), Oakland (6.1 mi), Cotter (6.5 mi), Gassville (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023