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Lakeview

A city of 775 people in Arkansas
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About Lakeview

City in Arkansas, United States
775Population
1.1 sq miArea
787 ftElevation

Lakeview is a city in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lakeview had a population of 775.

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ZIP code72642
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Housing in Lakeview

$233K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Lakeview home is worth about $233,000, about the same as a year ago, close to the Arkansas typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Lakeview

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Not graded

Lakeview has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent0
Property0
Reported in 20250
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Most working residents leave Lakeview for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Mountain Home (38%), Fayetteville (4%) and Flippin (3%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Mountain Home
38%
Fayetteville
4%
Flippin
3%
Midway
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Lakeview →

Health in Lakeview

Compared with Arkansas

10better than AR·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Baxter HealthMountain Home · 8.3 mi · ER
Boston Mountain Rural Health Center - Mountain HomeMountain Home · 8.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Lakeview · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lakeview →

Natural hazards in Lakeview

63
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Ice storms
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lakeview →

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Lakeview has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

49° / 27°Winter
70° / 45°Spring
89° / 65°Summer
71° / 47°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Lakeview →

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Nearest: Baxter County LibraryMountain Home · 9.3 miles · 54 hrs a week
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