Lake View, Iowa facts for kids
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Lake View, Iowa
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"It's a lifestyle"
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Location of Lake View, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Sac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.37 sq mi (6.13 km2) |
| • Land | 2.08 sq mi (5.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,113 |
| • Density | 535.61/sq mi (206.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51450
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-42690 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0463546 |
Lake View is a small city located in Sac County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,113 people lived there. The city's motto is "It's a lifestyle," which suggests a focus on quality of life.
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The History of Lake View
The area around what is now called Black Hawk Lake was first settled by white pioneers in 1867. Robert Throssel and his son were among the first to build a home there. Other early settlers included Joseph Parkinson and William Johnston.
In 1880, Platt Armstrong and James Fletcher built a railway station. This station was for the North Western Railway Company. They also planned out a new town called Fletcher.
The town officially became a city in 1887. At that time, its name was changed from Fletcher to Lake View. The new name was chosen because of the beautiful views over Wall Lake.
Where is Lake View?
Lake View is located in the state of Iowa. It sits near the coordinates 42.307049 degrees North and 95.047394 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 2.42 square miles (6.27 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.12 square miles (5.49 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.30 square miles (0.78 square kilometers), is water. This water area includes parts of the nearby lakes.
Lake View's Population
The number of people living in Lake View has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1890 | 366 | — | |
| 1900 | 591 | 61.5% | |
| 1910 | 514 | −13.0% | |
| 1920 | 838 | 63.0% | |
| 1930 | 993 | 18.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,082 | 9.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,158 | 7.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,165 | 0.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,249 | 7.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,291 | 3.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,303 | 0.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,278 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,142 | −10.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,113 | −2.5% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,113 people living in Lake View. These people lived in 549 different households. The city had about 535 inhabitants per square mile. Most of the people living in Lake View were White.
The average age of people in Lake View was about 58.9 years old. Many residents were 65 years old or older. About 15.8% of the people were under 20 years old.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Lake View had 1,142 residents. There were 564 households in the city. The population density was about 538.7 people per square mile.
The average age in 2010 was 54.3 years. About 16.1% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people were also 65 years or older.
Fun Things to Do: Parks and Recreation
One of the great things about Lake View is the Sauk Rail Trail. This trail is 33 miles long! It connects Black Hawk Lake in Lake View to Swan Lake in Carroll.
The trail goes through several parks and small towns. It's a great place for outdoor activities like biking or walking. It also helps protect different kinds of plants and animals.
Learning in Lake View
Students in Lake View attend schools in the East Sac County Community School District. This district was formed by combining several smaller school districts over time.
Lake View has the high school for the district. The elementary school and middle school are located in Sac City. The high school's mascot is a "Raider," inspired by Vikings.
See also
In Spanish: Lake View (Iowa) para niños
