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Goose Lake, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Clinton County County
Goose Lake, IA
At a Glance
How Goose Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goose Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Goose Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Goose Lake residents earn a median household income of $70,625 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,677. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goose Lake is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,642. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Goose Lake reports 626 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,618/100K.
Education
22.0% of adults in Goose Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goose Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.