A
Breath of Fresh Air
Lake County residents, visitors and people relocating to this area experience a healthy lifestyle benefit that cannot be found in any other area of the state. Lake County has the cleanest air in California and some of the best tasting water (there are several bottled water companies in Lake County). The climate is mild year-round with four seasons and average rainfall of 25 inches a year. You may see snow in higher elevations with winter temperatures of 30 to 60 degrees and summer temperatures of 55 to 95 degrees with a few days over 100 and average humidity of 30 to 50%.
The local economy is based on agriculture and tourism. Lake County is a premium wine-growing area and is famous for it's pears and walnuts. Clear Lake and Blue Lakes are the major destinations for tourism. Other attractions include The Geysers, the largest geothermal field in the world, and the Homestake Gold Mine in the Lower Lake area.
The population of Lake County is over 52,000 and it is a popular retirement area with nearly 35% of the population over 60. It is also one of the fastest growing areas in California with affordable housing and the county population has a median age of 40.
![[ LAKE COUNTY MAP ]](images/lakecmap.gif)
Lake County Map
Other
Sources of Lake County Information
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The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce
- The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce promotes Lake County and the City of
Clearlake.
707)994-3600
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The Greater Lakeport Chamber of Commerce
- The Greater Lakeport Chamber of Commerce promotes Lake County and the City of Lakeport.
- County of
Lake
- County of Lake government information is available on the Web at this
site.
- County Information Office in Middletown
- Local visitor information about the Middletown area (and Lake County),
Public Transit, and County Government is available Monday through Friday,
10am to 2 pm, at the Middletown County Information Office which is located
in the Middletown Hotel right in the center of town.
(707) 987-0459
- Lake
County Marketing Program
- Information on Lake County Attractions, Businesses, Events, & Lodging.
- Lake County Visitor Information Center
- Information about special events taking place throughout Lake County,
lodging, dining facilities, and recreational opportunities in the county
can be obtained from The Lake County Visitor Information Center in
Lakeport.
(800) 525-3743
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"Living in Lake County"
Lake
County visitors and residents "Living in Lake County" can experience a
healthy lifestyle that cannot be found in any other area of the state. This
site has information on attractions, recreation, legends, geology, and
communities in Lake County.
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Lake County Sites on the World Wide Web
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- A listing of other Lake County web sites on the 'Net maintained by
yours truly. If you know of any Lake County web sites I've missed
please submit their URL
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Lake County Sites on the World Wide Web
