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Lakeview, OR
Town in Lake County, Oregon.
Population
3,270
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,307
ZIP codes
0
Lakeview and its ZIP codes
Lakeview at a glance
- Lakeview is about 29 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,900, 15% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,500 (58% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,026 a month.
Local data for Lakeview, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakeview, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,900
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$202,500
Median rent
$1,026/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
7.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (510), German Americans (388), Mexican Americans (237).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Lakeview.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,182
2,497 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,014
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.89M
FY 2026, $11,874 per person
How people get to work
Lakeview, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked15.6%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 7.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakeview, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
698
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
14.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakeview, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Lakeview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New Pine CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| New Pine Creek, CACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Fort Bidwell, CACensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.2 |
| PlushCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakeview, OR in?
- Lakeview is in Lake County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Lakeview, OR?
- About 3,270 people live in Lakeview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakeview?
- Nearby places include New Pine Creek (13 mi), New Pine Creek, CA (14 mi), Fort Bidwell, CA (25 mi), Plush (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023