The Town FilesLakeview, Louisiana
Community in Caddo Parish · population 818 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,100
- Household income
- $59,333
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 59
- Median age
- 53.5
Lakeview is a community of 818 people in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $157,100, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks quieter than 88% of Louisiana towns, better for retirees than 83% of Louisiana towns, better transit than 71% of Louisiana towns.
How Lakeview ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lakeview is worth $157,100, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $59,333, which is more affordable than 71% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $890 a month. 62.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lakeview | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,100 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $890 | $887 |
| Median household income | $59,333 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 62.6% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lakeview
| People | Lakeview | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.5 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.6% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 10.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.1% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.4% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 17.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.0% | 84.6% |
Weather in Lakeview
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 37.1°F. About 53.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 92 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
59 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lakeview since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 20 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1999 about 6.1 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 28 deaths and 582 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 265 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 23, 2000.
Severe weather in Caddo Parish since 1996
Caddo Parish has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Jobs and pay in Caddo Parish
Caddo Parish had 108,246 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,843 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Lakeview itself the ACS puts it at 14.5%.
Towns near Lakeview
- Shreveport, LA4.5 mi · 187,593 people · home $178,900
- Blanchard, LA6.3 mi · 3,538 people · home $208,600
- Greenwood, LA9.9 mi · 3,166 people · home $241,600
- Bossier City, LA10.2 mi · 62,701 people · home $202,100
- Benton, LA12.6 mi · 2,048 people · home $201,000
- Red Chute, LA13.0 mi · 7,065 people · home $219,100
- Mooringsport, LA13.2 mi · 748 people · home $76,700
- Waskom, TX14.1 mi · 1,910 people · home $92,000
Lakeview questions
Is Lakeview, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lakeview scores better for retirees than 83% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 88%. 24.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.5).
How much does a house cost in Lakeview?
The median owner-occupied home in Lakeview is valued at $157,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,333, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $890 a month.
What is the weather like in Lakeview?
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 37.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Lakeview get tornadoes?
59 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lakeview since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1999. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)