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Lakeview, GA
Census-designated place in Catoosa County, Georgia.
Population
4,723
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,079
ZIP codes
0
Lakeview and its ZIP codes
Lakeview at a glance
- Lakeview is about 11 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,405 a year, 21% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,700 (43% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,014 a month.
Local data for Lakeview, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakeview, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,405
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$171,700
Median rent
$1,014/mo
Homeownership
71.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (432), German Americans (269), Dutch Americans (198).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Catoosa County. PPP loans are for Lakeview.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,003
16,421 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,893
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$405M
FY 2026, $5,962 per person
How people get to work
Lakeview, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakeview, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
328
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
237
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakeview, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near Lakeview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East Ridge, TNCity | 2 mi | 8.3 |
| RossvilleCity | 2.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Fort OglethorpeCity | 2.6 mi | 13.9 |
| Ridgeside, TNCity | 4.1 mi | 0.2 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Indian SpringsCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Lookout Mountain, TNTown | 5.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Chattanooga ValleyCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 7.4 |
| Lookout MountainCity | 6.1 mi | 2.6 |
| ChickamaugaCity | 6.9 mi | 2.8 |
| WildwoodCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3.2 |
| RinggoldCity | 9.2 mi | 5 |
| Chattanooga, TNCity | 9.2 mi | 142.4 |
| West BrowCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Red Bank, TNCity | 9.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Rock SpringCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakeview, GA in?
- Lakeview is in Catoosa County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Lakeview, GA?
- About 4,723 people live in Lakeview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakeview?
- Nearby places include East Ridge, TN (2 mi), Rossville (2.3 mi), Fort Oglethorpe (2.6 mi), Ridgeside, TN (4.1 mi), Fairview (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023