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La Porte City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Black Hawk County County
La Porte City, IA
At a Glance
How La Porte City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Porte City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is La Porte City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
La Porte City residents earn a median household income of $62,750 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,760. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,947 business establishments, including 323 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Porte City is $146,900 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,015. Median rent is $802/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
La Porte City reports 335 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,639/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in La Porte City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Porte City has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.