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Lakeside, Oregon
City
Looking north on South Eighth Street
Looking north on South Eighth Street
Location in Oregon
Location in Oregon
Country United States
State Oregon
County Coos
Incorporated 1974
Area
 • Total 2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2)
 • Land 2.00 sq mi (5.18 km2)
 • Water 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2)
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,904
 • Density 952.48/sq mi (367.82/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97449
Area code(s) 541
FIPS code 41-40650
GNIS feature ID 1144789

Lakeside is a small city located in Coos County, Oregon, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,904 people lived there. It's a peaceful place known for its beautiful natural surroundings.

Where is Lakeside Located?

Lakeside is in Coos County, Oregon. It is found along U.S. Route 101. The city is only about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) from the Pacific Ocean.

It is about 15 miles (24 km) north of Coos Bay. Lakeside is also about 197 miles (317 km) southwest of Portland.

Lakes and Rivers

Lakeside is right next to Tenmile Lake. It also borders Tenmile Creek. This creek flows from the lake all the way to the ocean.

The city sits about 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. This means it is not far above the ocean's surface.

How Big is Lakeside?

The United States Census Bureau says Lakeside covers about 2.29 square miles (5.93 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.00 square miles (5.18 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.29 square miles (0.76 square kilometers), is water.

What is the Weather Like in Lakeside?

Lakeside has a mild climate, meaning it doesn't get too hot or too cold.

Climate data for Lakeside, Oregon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 70
(21)		 78
(26)		 76
(24)		 86
(30)		 94
(34)		 95
(35)		 94
(34)		 104
(40)		 95
(35)		 95
(35)		 70
(21)		 67
(19)		 104
(40)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 51
(11)		 55
(13)		 57
(14)		 59
(15)		 64
(18)		 68
(20)		 72
(22)		 73
(23)		 73
(23)		 66
(19)		 56
(13)		 51
(11)		 62
(17)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 36
(2)		 38
(3)		 38
(3)		 40
(4)		 44
(7)		 48
(9)		 50
(10)		 51
(11)		 48
(9)		 44
(7)		 40
(4)		 37
(3)		 43
(6)
Record low °F (°C) 18
(−8)		 14
(−10)		 18
(−8)		 27
(−3)		 31
(−1)		 34
(1)		 39
(4)		 36
(2)		 34
(1)		 28
(−2)		 24
(−4)		 9
(−13)		 9
(−13)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 11.71
(297)		 9.10
(231)		 8.55
(217)		 5.44
(138)		 3.68
(93)		 2.00
(51)		 0.62
(16)		 0.97
(25)		 2.14
(54)		 4.97
(126)		 10.60
(269)		 11.16
(283)		 70.94
(1,802)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0.7
(1.8)		 0.2
(0.51)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0.3
(0.76)		 1.2
(3.0)

Temperatures

  • In January, the average high temperature is 51°F (11°C).
  • In July and August, the warmest months, the average high is around 72-73°F (22-23°C).
  • The lowest temperature ever recorded was 9°F (-13°C).
  • The highest temperature ever recorded was 104°F (40°C).

Rain and Snow

Lakeside gets a lot of rain, especially in winter.

  • The city receives about 70.94 inches (180 cm) of rain each year.
  • January is usually the wettest month.

Snowfall is very rare in Lakeside. The city gets only about 1.2 inches (3 cm) of snow per year.

Who Lives in Lakeside?

In 2010, about 1,699 people lived in Lakeside. The city had 806 households.

Population Details

  • Most people in Lakeside are White (94.4%).
  • A small number of people are Native American (1.5%).
  • About 3.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
  • The average age of people in Lakeside was 57.9 years old.
  • About 11.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
  • About 34.7% of residents were 65 years or older.
  • The population was almost evenly split between males (51.0%) and females (49.0%).

How Do People Get Around?

Lakeside has its own small airport called Lakeside State Airport. This helps people travel to and from the city.

Images for kids

  • Lakeside, Oregon

    Looking north on South Eighth Street

See also

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