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Lower Lake, CA

Census-designated place in Lake County, California.

Population

635

Land area

2.7sq mi

People per sq mi

238

ZIP codes

0

Lower Lake and its ZIP codes

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Lower Lake at a glance

  • The median household income is $31,652, 68% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $327,600 (55% below California) and median rent is $1,038 a month.

Local data for Lower Lake, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lower Lake, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$31,652

Poverty rate

29.0%

Median home value

$327,600

Median rent

$1,038/mo

Homeownership

39.0%

Bachelor's or higher

24.4%

Median age

49.7

Average commute

23.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (182), German Americans (105), French Americans (61).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Lower Lake.

Details

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

Lake County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lower Lake, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone91.1%
  • Carpooled8.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lower Lake, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

91° / 33°F

29.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lower Lake, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.8%

U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts

Diabetes

12.1%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

13.8%

U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.6%

U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts

Cities near Lower Lake

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ClearlakeCity3.2 mi10.1
Clearlake RivieraCensus-designated place6.7 mi5.3
Clearlake OaksCensus-designated place8 mi2
Hidden Valley LakeCensus-designated place8 mi9.8
CobbCensus-designated place8.2 mi5
Soda BayCensus-designated place11 mi1.3
MiddletownCensus-designated place11 mi1.8
Spring ValleyCensus-designated place11 mi4.9
KelseyvilleCensus-designated place13 mi2.9
LucerneCensus-designated place14 mi5.4
LakeportCity19 mi3.1
NiceCensus-designated place20 mi1.7
North LakeportCensus-designated place20 mi3.8
RumseyCensus-designated place20 mi2.4
GeyservilleCensus-designated place21 mi4.5
CalistogaCity23 mi2.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lower Lake, CA in?
Lower Lake is in Lake County, California.
What is the population of Lower Lake, CA?
About 635 people live in Lower Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lower Lake?
Nearby places include Clearlake (3.2 mi), Clearlake Riviera (6.7 mi), Clearlake Oaks (8 mi), Hidden Valley Lake (8 mi), Cobb (8.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023