Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 2,419, settled in 1869.
The best of Lakeview’s subject grades is an A for walkability; the weakest is a C for health. Lakeview’s average trip to work is 7 minutes, where Oregon’s towns sit at 23 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. On hazard risk, just 7 of Oregon’s 228 towns do better. Lakeview’s trail density is 1.3 miles per square mile, against 0.8 in Oregon’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Lakeview has 8 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Post and King Saloon and Heryford Brothers Building. Lakeview has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Lakeview beats most towns.
Census counts: 270 in 1880, a peak of 3,260 in 1960, 2,418 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1910 and 3 maps from 1964 on.
8 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Oregon), ordered by how far Lakeview is from typical.
How TownRatings grades towns →
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 Oct 2, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Lakeview.
The typical Lakeview home is worth about $198,000, down 3.7% in a year, 60% below the Oregon typical home. Lakeview’s median rent is $1,026 a month.
| Lakeview | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,026 a month | $1,414 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 62% | 65% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by Lake County SD 7. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont/Hay Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 275 | C |
| Lakeview Senior High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 235 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OR on state tests and graduation
Lakeview beats the Oregon average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 17% of adults report frequent physical distress in Lakeview.
| Lakeview | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 20% | 19% |
| What stands out | Lakeview | OR |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.9% | 12.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.5% | 3.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 75% of U.S. communities. Since 1981, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Lakeview.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Lakeview has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. The July high in Lakeview is 86°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
48% of Lakeview’s working residents work right in town. Since 2013, Lakeview has added 173 jobs, to 1,206 in 2023. The top destinations are Klamath Falls (3%), Bend (3%) and Boise City (1%).
| Lakeview | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 48% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Soroptomist Park | 0.5 mi | 12 |
| 2. McDonald City Park | — | 1 |
| 3. Swimming Pool City Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Lakeview; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Lakeview residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Oregon.
8 places in Lakeview on the National Register of Historic Places.
10 notable people were born in Lakeview.
City in Oregon, United States
Lakeview is a city in Lake County, Oregon, United States. The population was 2,418 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Lake County. The city bills itself as the "Tallest Town in Oregon" because of its elevation, 4,757 feet (1,450 m) above sea level. Lakeview is situated in the Goose Lake Valley at the foot of the Warner Mountains and at the edge of Oregon's high desert country. Its economy is based on agriculture, lumber production, and government activities. In addition, tourism is an increasingly important part of the city's economy. Oregon's Outback Scenic Byway passes through Lakeview.
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That is 3.2 years of the area's median household income ($62,787 across the county). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
10 notable people were born here, including Rick Sanders and Chuck Mawhinney.
