At a Glance
Median Income
$79,375
$33,274 per capita
Home Value
$139,100
Zillow: $207,561
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
15.2% smoking rate
How La Motte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Motte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Motte a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Motte residents earn a median household income of $79,375 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,274. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 674 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Motte is $139,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,561. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
10.6% of adults in La Motte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Motte has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population264
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density587/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$33,274
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$907M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,100
Rent
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$207,561
Housing Units118
Rent Burden17.0%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation946 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
La Motte was founded in 1873.
The median home in La Motte was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.