Living in Lake County, California

Lake County is a county in California with a population of around 64,386. The main communities are Clearlake, Lakeport.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,992/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $326K. The county has a moderate unemployment rate at 5.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 53°F) and hot summers (highs around 82°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Lake County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 46 and a predominantly working-class population (16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.