Glenview, Lake County, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Glenview
Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	California
County	Lake County
Elevation	2,464 ft (751 m)

Glenview is a small, quiet place located in Lake County, California, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local city government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, the county government of Lake County helps manage the area and provides services for its residents.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that is not part of an official city or town. It's like a neighborhood that is directly governed by the county it's in.

How it Works

• When you live in an unincorporated community like Glenview, services such as roads, police, and fire protection are usually provided by the county.
• This is different from living in a city, where the city government would be in charge of these things.
• Many small towns and rural areas in California are unincorporated communities.

Where is Glenview?

Glenview is found in the beautiful region of Lake County, California. It is located about 7 miles (11 kilometers) southeast of another community called Kelseyville.

Elevation and Location

• Glenview sits at an elevation of 2,464 feet (751 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can sometimes lead to different weather patterns compared to areas closer to the coast.
• Lake County itself is in northern California, known for its natural beauty, including Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake entirely within California.