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Lake County, California: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Lake County at 6.8 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 42% higher than the rate for California (4.8). Median household income is $60,621 and the unemployment rate was 7.2% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 68,152 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Lake County?
From 2021 through 2025, Lake County averaged 466 reported violent crimes a year, along with 799 property crimes. That is 6.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 42% higher than the California rate (4.8), and 84% higher than the U.S. rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 11.6 per 1,000 (California: 21.2; U.S.: 18.1). Aggravated assaults make up 81% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 6 homicide deaths a year in the county (8.5 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Lake County | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 466 | 6.8 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 53 | 0.77 | 0.37 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 32 | 0.47 | 1.2 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 378 | 5.5 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 799 | 11.6 | 21.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 158 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 543 | 7.9 | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 98 | 1.4 | 4.3 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (3 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Lake County?
Median household income is $60,621, 39% lower than the statewide figure ($99,122). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $324,300 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,368. 24.3% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 7.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 1,934 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Lake County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,152 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $60,621 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $324,300 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,368 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 11.1% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 17.0% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 24.3% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 72.2% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 44.1 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.1% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 6.9% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Lake County?
Lake County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Lake County: Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 14 high-hazard dams in Lake County. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 14 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Indian Valley (225 ft) and Homestake Tailings (169 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
1 facility in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 227 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Lake County was covered by 8 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Fire 4, Severe Storm 3, Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 0 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 44 community water systems, 8 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 25 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 8 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Lake County?
Lake County had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Listed roads include SR 53. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Lake County?
Lake County has 41 public schools (2024-25) and 3 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 3 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 25 fire or EMS stations and 6 police or sheriff stations. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Anderson Marsh State Historic Park and Clear Lake State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Lake County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Lake County: Robinson Rancheria and Off-Reservation Trust Land, Big Valley Rancheria, Hopland Rancheria, Upper Lake Rancheria, Sulphur Bank Rancheria and Middletown Rancheria. 1 ancient or sacred site is on the map here: Mount Konocti. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
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Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Lake County
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Lake County, plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Kelseyville Lumber And Supply INC (Kelseyville) and Lakeport Camper & Truck (Lakeport).
Liquor stores
2 liquor stores are on the map in Lake County: Noble Market & Liquor (Middletown) and Notts Liquor (Clearlake).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Lake County: Planned Parenthood Shasta Diablo Inc (Clearlake).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Lake County?
Lake County averaged 466 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 6.8 per 1,000 residents, 42% higher than the California rate (4.8). The property-crime rate was 11.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Lake County?
$60,621 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $99,122 for California and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 7.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 1,934 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Lake County?
Lake County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Lake County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Lake County: Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine.
Is there road construction in Lake County right now?
Lake County had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Listed roads include SR 53.
How many nursing homes are in Lake County?
3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Lake County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colusa County | 21,984 | 3.3 | $75,672 |
| Glenn County | 28,494 | 5.1 | $67,139 |
| Mendocino County | 90,244 | 4.5 | $68,092 |
| Napa County | 134,869 | 3.1 | $111,471 |
| Sonoma County | 485,040 | 2.8 | $104,674 |
| Yolo County | 220,564 | 2.5 | $91,752 |
More: California statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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