At a Glance
Median Income
$125,000
$76,084 per capita
Home Value
$257,700
Zillow: $229,873
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15.5% smoking rate
How Diamondhead Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Diamondhead Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Diamondhead Lake a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Diamondhead Lake residents earn a median household income of $125,000 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,084. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,600 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Diamondhead Lake is $257,700 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,873. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
50.0% of adults in Diamondhead Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Diamondhead Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population283
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density292/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,000
Per Capita$76,084
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,107M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,468
Housing
A+
Home Value$257,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$229,873
Housing Units261
Rent Burden25.1%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation996 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute42 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Diamondhead Lake was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.