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Lake County has a great quality of life, low crime rates, clean air, friendly social atmosphere and outdoor recreation opportunities.Lake County is one of the hang-gliding locations on the West Coast. Rock Hounding The surrounding mountains and deserts abound with wildlife including antelope, cougar, mule deer, rabbit, coyote, elk, Big Horn Sheep, pheasant, grouse and upland and migratory game birds. Winter in Lake County has many outdoor activities such as downhill and cross country skiing, sledding and snowmobiling. With its triple chair lift, Warner Canyon Ski Area is located 10 mile from Lakeview in Warner Mountain Range. It is the only non-profit, volunteer ski area in Oregon. Another annual event is the “Classic Car Cruise and Hanger Hop” in mid-August Both Lakeview and Christmas Valley support challenging nine-hole golf courses. Tennis, camping, backpacking, hunting, fishing hiking and excellent mountain biking are some of the many activities Lake County residents enjoy. Swimming in mountain lakes and Heated swimming pool - downtown Lakeview The Lake County Fair and Rodeo is held annually during the Labor Day Weekend.
Elevation: 4369 feet
Total Population: Lake County: 7,470
Lakeview: 2,474
Paisley: 365
Precipitation: 14.89 inches
County: Lake County
Hospital:
LAKE DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 35 miles; LAKEVIEW, OR
Zip code: 97636
Airports:
KLAMATH FALLS About 90 miles
ROBERTS FIELD about 115 miles in REDMOND, OR
ROGUE VALLEY INTERNATIONAL in MEDFORD about 163 miles
The Lake County airport has a 100-foot wide, mile long, lighted runway
Unemployment rate: 5.5%
Median rent in Paisley, OR in 2000: $350
Home value of owner-occupied houses:
$50,000 to $175,000
Median household income in 2005: $27,400 approx.
Median house value in 2005: $69,100 approx.
Weather:
Summers - Warm and dry with cool nights.
Summer - 75 -90 degrees.
Fall -Indian Summers of crisp days with cold nights and mornings.
Winter - snow - 25 to 40 degrees.
Spring - mild with warm days.
Average Temperature: Jan 37 and July 84 degrees
Hottest month: July and August
Coldest month: Dec and Jan
Snow: Nov-Apr. 2-10 inches
Education:
Treasure Valley Community College offers both credit and non-credit course in Lakeview.
Economy:
Lake County: Timber and wood products, government offices and agriculture.
Built upon this base are recreation, tourism, manufacturing and retail trade.
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