Lakeview
Census-designated place in Beaverhead County, Montana

Lakeview is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Beaverhead County, Montana, with 15 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Island Park, 23.8 miles E.
- 15residents (2020 Census)
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 19 / sq mipopulation density
About Lakeview
Lakeview is an unincorporated community in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lakeview had a population of 15.
Lakeview lies along Southside Centennial Road, approximately halfway between Lima to the west and West Yellowstone to the east.
Originally named Shambow, for George H. Shambow, one of the area’s earliest residents and its first postmaster, this Centennial Valley town was renamed Magdalen and finally, in the late 1890s, Lakeview.
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is nearby.
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Lakeview had 15 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15 |
|---|---|
| Density | 19 per sq mi (8 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lakeview at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Beaverhead County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 15 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.77 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Coordinates | 44.6021° N, 111.8124° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3042100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lakeview
- Island Park, ID23.8 mi E
- Spencer, ID24.5 mi SW
- Hebgen Lake Estates32.7 mi E
- West Yellowstone34.9 mi E
- Dubois, ID36.2 mi SW
- Ashton, ID40.7 mi SE
- Warm River, ID41.2 mi SE
- Virginia City48.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeview
What county is Lakeview in?
Lakeview is in Beaverhead County, Montana.
What is the population of Lakeview, MT?
15 people lived in Lakeview at the 2020 Census.
What towns are near Lakeview?
Island Park (23.8 mi), Spencer (24.5 mi), Hebgen Lake Estates (32.7 mi), West Yellowstone (34.9 mi), Dubois (36.2 mi).
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