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Lakeport, CA
City in Lake County, California.
Population
5,113
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,672
ZIP codes
0
Lakeport and its ZIP codes
Lakeport at a glance
- Lakeport is about 6.6 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,518, 31% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $333,800 (55% below California) and median rent is $1,063 a month.
Local data for Lakeport, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakeport, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,518
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$333,800
Median rent
$1,063/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (724), German Americans (686), Irish Americans (612).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Lakeport.
Unemployment rate
7.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,959
17,762 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,606
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$488M
FY 2026, $7,159 per person
How people get to work
Lakeport, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.2%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakeport, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
62
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
871
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 37°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakeport, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.5%
U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Lakeport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North LakeportCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.8 |
| KelseyvilleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 2.9 |
| NiceCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Soda BayCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.3 |
| LucerneCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Upper LakeCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.7 |
| HoplandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| Clearlake RivieraCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.3 |
| Clearlake OaksCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| TalmageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| ClearlakeCity | 17 mi | 10.1 |
| UkiahCity | 17 mi | 5.5 |
| CloverdaleCity | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| CobbCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5 |
| Spring ValleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| Lower LakeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakeport, CA in?
- Lakeport is in Lake County, California.
- What is the population of Lakeport, CA?
- About 5,113 people live in Lakeport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakeport?
- Nearby places include North Lakeport (3.8 mi), Kelseyville (6.8 mi), Nice (7.1 mi), Soda Bay (8.3 mi), Lucerne (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023