A town of 3,270, settled in 1869. A typical home worth about $199K.
The 3 things Lakeview does most differently from other towns.
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 8 places on the National Register.
1910
The Central Oregon Overland arriving at Hotel Lakeview
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Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Lakeview. Another town gets a different order.
48% of Lakeview’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Klamath Falls (3%), Bend (3%) and Boise City (1%). Half commute less than 1 miles.
The typical Lakeview home is worth about $199,000, down 2.4% in a year, 60% below the Oregon typical home.
The public schools Lakeview’s kids attend outperform 61% of Oregon’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont/Hay Elementary School | K–6 | 275 | C+ |
| Daly Middle School | 7–8 | 126 | B+ |
| Lakeview Senior High School | 9–12 | 235 | B+ |
3.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Soroptomist Park | 0.5 mi | 12 |
| 2. McDonald City Park | — | 1 |
| 3. Swimming Pool City Park | — | 1 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
Lakeview beats the Oregon average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| 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% |
Lakeview has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 55 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
8 places in Lakeview on the National Register of Historic Places.
11 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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