Elevations in Lake County range from 4,130 feet to 8,446 feet. Lake County's economic base centers around lumber and wood products, government and agriculture. These industries are supplemented by recreation, tourism, manufacturing and retail businesses. During the fall, the area has warm, clear days and crisp, cold nights and mornings. Winter temperatures vary between 25 to 40 degrees.
Spring days are usually mild and warm.
The growing season averages approximately 100 days, providing a challenge for the most avid gardeners. Lakeview also has several service clubs and organizations such as Soroptimists, Lions Club, American Association of University Women, Elks Lodge, the Fair Association, Rotary Club, Eagles Lodge, Masonic Lodge, Fair Board - Lake County Fairgrounds, Lake County Shrine Club, High Desert Cruisers and Lake County Stockgrowers. The town is also served by an excellent pre-school Day Care Center. Other quality programs include band, chorus, and Future Farmers of America. Other activities and social organizations for children include Boy Scouts, Camp Fire girls, 4-H, FFA, Little League, Girls Softball, Babe Ruth baseball, swimming, ski teams, karate, and dance.