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Lakeview, AR


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Lakeview, Arkansas

Lakeview, Arkansas, in Baxter county, is 71 miles SE of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 163 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 763 people lived in Lakeview.

The People and Families of Lakeview

In Lakeview, about 73% of adults are married. Lakeview is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not).

The city is noted for its large share of males. If you spend a lot of time in Lakeview, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lakeview had a median family income of $38,482. The bulk of the population of Lakeview is doing well, with money to spend. The city doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. In Lakeview, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Lakeview.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in the city.

Lakeview Housing

An estimated 85% of living spaces in Lakeview are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. The housing stock in Lakeview is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Lakeview, 82% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Lakeview.

High Points

Lakeview strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Lakeview Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Lakeview People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Lakeview Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Lakeview Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Lakeview, AR

Comparing Lakeview to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men610
Racial Diversity53
Well-Paid Single Women36
Female Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty59
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
People Living Alone66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime78
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