Lake County Public RecordsOregon

As of the 2020 Census, Lake County, OR has a population of 8,160. The median age is 48.9 years, with 23% aged 65 or older and 17% under 18. The gender split is approximately 52% male and 48% female. Racially, the population is 86% White, 3.2% Native American, 1.2% Asian, and 6.8% identifying as Hispanic or Latino.

Lake County, Oregon, had 5,297 registered voters as of 2022, predominantly Republican (53%), with Democrats (18%) and non-affiliated (27%). Key elections include federal, state, and local offices, with turnout reaching 70% in 2020. Major polling locations are in Lakeview and Paisley, though most voters cast ballots by mail. The County Clerk’s office oversees elections. Notable local issues in recent ballots included public lands and water management. In 2022, Republican candidates won county-wide, reflecting strong partisan alignment. The area is served administratively by the Lake County Elections Office, in coordination with Oregon’s Secretary of State.

Lake County, Oregon, has 6 public schools, including 2 high schools, with high school graduation rates around 78% (slightly below the Oregon average). Approximately 18% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety ratings are above state average, and schools offer vocational and college-prep educational programs. Lakeview High School scores 5/10 on statewide school report cards. Adult education is available through Lake County Education Service District, supporting GED and workforce skills.

As of 2023, Lake County, OR, had an employment rate of approximately 52% among residents aged 16+, with key industries including agriculture, forestry, and government; agriculture and forestry account for about 18% of jobs, and government employs 25%. The largest occupation category is management, business, science, and arts (29%). Most workers (77%) commute alone by car, with a mean travel time of 15 minutes; over 90% work within the county, particularly in Lakeview, the largest town. Unemployment hovers around 4.7% (BLS, 2023).

Lake County, Oregon, has a homeownership rate of approximately 73%, with median home values around $208,000 and median rents near $875 as of 2024. The market remains stable, showing modest annual value increases of about 3%. Most housing consists of single-family homes, alongside some manufactured and older properties. Top neighborhoods include Lakeview and Paisley. Property tax rates average 1.08%, translating to roughly $2,250 annually for the median-value home. The area retains a rural character, offering affordability and low-density living compared to much of Oregon.

Lake County, OR, maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. As of the latest data, the violent crime rate is about 70 per 100,000 residents, while property crime stands at 890 per 100,000. The county regularly reports to the Oregon Uniform Crime Reporting program, ensuring transparent crime statistics. Law enforcement presence and community-oriented policing contribute to overall safety. Residents generally report feeling safe, and annual crime rates have shown a slight decrease over the past few years.