Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Diamondhead Lake is a small town in Iowa with a population of 283. Residents earn $125,000 per year, which is 66% above the national average.
Based on current data, Diamondhead Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Diamondhead Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Diamondhead Lake is $125,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Diamondhead Lake among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Diamondhead Lake is $257,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 50.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Diamondhead Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $125,000 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $76,084 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,468 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $126,108 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,600 |
| County GDP | $11,107M |
| Restaurants | 211 |
| Healthcare | 263 |
| Retail | 299 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,070 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.74% |
| Commute Time | 42.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $257,700 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Homeownership | 100.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,070 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.74% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,244/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 263 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.1 inches |
| 2% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 996 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 292/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5546°N, 94.2600°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 19049 |
Winner: Republican by 4.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 292/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.8% |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 263 |
| Restaurants | 211 |
| Retail Stores | 299 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 42.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |