What are the schools like in Lakeview, NE?

School district data for Lakeview is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lakeview?

The median household income in Lakeview, NE is $126,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Lakeview, NE?

Lakeview has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.6 inches.

Lakeview, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Lakeview, NE?

Lakeview has a violent crime rate of 107.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 905.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lakeview, NE a Good Place to Live?

Lakeview is a small town of 264 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $126,250 and a 3.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Lakeview stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$254,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$126,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lakeview's violent crime rate is 107.6 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

107.6 /100k

Property Crime

905.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Lakeview, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	45.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lakeview sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 28.7 inches of annual precipitation and 25.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lakeview, NE
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	28.7"
Annual Snowfall	25.6"

Demographics

Metric	Lakeview, NE	National Avg
Population	264	—
Median Age	43.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	5.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	2.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Columbus, NE 5 mi Platte Center, NE 6 mi Richland, NE 9 mi Duncan, NE 10 mi Tarnov, NE 10 mi

Lakeview vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lakeview, NE affordable or expensive?

Lakeview has a median home value of $254,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $126,250.

What is the crime rate in Lakeview, NE?

Lakeview's violent crime rate is 107.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 905.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lakeview?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lakeview, NE a good place to live?

Lakeview, NE has a population of 264, a median household income of $126,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lakeview?

Lakeview averages 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.7 inches with about 25.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lakeview?

The population of Lakeview, Nebraska is 264 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lakeview?

Key numbers for living in Lakeview: median home $254,500, median household income $126,250, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.