Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 167, settled in 1970.
Among 188 Alabama towns, just 2 have a lower July high than Lakeview. Lakeview has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Lakeview beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 13 in 1970, a peak of 441 in 1980, 161 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2019 and 4 maps from 1936 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lakeview, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Lakeview.
Most working residents leave Lakeview for work: only 2% work in town. At 31 minutes, Lakeview’s average trip to work is against 25 minutes in Alabama’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. 4.9% of Lakeview residents live below the poverty line.
| Lakeview | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 10% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Lakeview has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 31°F, Lakeview’s January low is close to Alabama’s towns (33°F) and above U.S. towns (22°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
19% of adults report frequent physical distress in Lakeview. Lakeview beats the Alabama average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15. 31% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Lakeview.
| Lakeview | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 43% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 24% | 19% |
| What stands out | Lakeview | AL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 78% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.6% | 8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Lakeview
About 5 of every 100 Lakeview residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Alabama.
Where Lakeview’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Alabama, United States
Lakeview is a town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 161. Lakeview is located atop Sand Mountain.
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Lakeview has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.