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Lakeview, MS
Census-designated place in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
Population
596
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,938
ZIP codes
0
Lakeview and its ZIP codes
Lakeview at a glance
- Lakeview is about 47 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Median rent is $835 a month.
Local data for Lakeview, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakeview, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median rent
$835/mo
Homeownership
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (128), Salvadoran Americans (85), Indian Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeSoto County. PPP loans are for Lakeview.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,958
73,213 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,305
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $5,912 per person
How people get to work
Lakeview, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.9%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakeview, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
663
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
467
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
55.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakeview, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.9%
U.S. 11.1% +11.8 pts
Cities near Lakeview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LynchburgCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.9 |
| WallsTown | 4 mi | 11.8 |
| Horn LakeCity | 5.6 mi | 16 |
| SouthavenCity | 10 mi | 41.3 |
| EudoraCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| Horseshoe Lake, ARTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| West Memphis, ARCity | 11 mi | 29.8 |
| Anthonyville, ARTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Edmondson, ARTown | 13 mi | 3 |
| HernandoCity | 13 mi | 25.6 |
| BridgetownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| Marion, ARCity | 15 mi | 20.3 |
| Tunica ResortsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 28.7 |
| Memphis, TNCity | 16 mi | 289.8 |
| Olive BranchCity | 16 mi | 55.8 |
| Sunset, ARTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakeview, MS in?
- Lakeview is in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Lakeview, MS?
- About 596 people live in Lakeview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakeview?
- Nearby places include Lynchburg (2.6 mi), Walls (4 mi), Horn Lake (5.6 mi), Southaven (10 mi), Eudora (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023