La Porte City, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Black Hawk County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,170 Population 848/sq mi density
$62,750 Median Income $32,760 per capita
$146,900 Home Value $240,978 Zillow
$802 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,900 home value, $802/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

La Porte City, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,750
16% below
$32,760 per capita
Home Value
$146,900
48% below
Zillow: $240,978
Median Rent
$802/mo
31% below
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
84%
Home Value
52%
Rent
69%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Porte City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.2% (39% 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 $240,978. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population2,170
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density848/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,750
Per Capita$32,760
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$10,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,900
Rent$802
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$240,978
Housing Units1,024
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,993/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation826 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6

Did You Know?

La Porte City was founded in 1855.
The median home in La Porte City was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 323 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.