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Diamondhead Lake, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Dallas County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
283 Population 292/sq mi density
$125,000 Median Income $76,084 per capita
$257,700 Home Value $229,873 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
387 Violent Crime/100K 2,202 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$125,000 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$257,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
387 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Diamondhead Lake, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$125,000
66% above
$76,084 per capita
Home Value
$257,700
9% below
Zillow: $229,873
Violent Crime
387/100K
2% above
2,202/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
166%
Home Value
91%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
148%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
102%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Diamondhead Lake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
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 3.3% (8% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Diamondhead Lake reports 387 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,202/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population283
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density292/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$125,000
Per Capita$76,084
Unemployment3.3%
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%

Crime

F
Violent387/100K
Property2,202/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,244/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.