Lakeview is a small town of 31 in Montana, with a median household income of $45,000
and a 37.5% unemployment rate.
Strengths:
Lakeview stands out for solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lakeview is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lakeview city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lakeview metro area.
Metric
Lakeview, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$350,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lakeview's violent crime rate is 190.4 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
190.4 /100k
Property Crime
158.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lakeview is served primarily by Lima K-12 Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lakeview, MT
National Avg
School District
Lima K-12 Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
4.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lakeview sees average highs of 24.2°F in January
and 77.5°F in July,
with 19.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 177.2 inches of snow per year.
Lakeview has a median home value of $350,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $45,000.
Lakeview's violent crime rate is 190.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 158.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lakeview are operated by Lima K-12 Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.3:1. 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lakeview, MT has a population of 31, a median household income of $45,000, and an unemployment rate of 37.5%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lakeview averages 24.2°F in January and 77.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.9 inches
with about 177.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lakeview, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59739.
The population of Lakeview, Montana is 31 with a median age of 52.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lakeview: median home $350,000, median household income $45,000, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lakeview side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.