Iowa
Lacona is a small town in Iowa with a population of 307. Residents earn $70,647 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lacona receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Lacona offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lacona is $70,647, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lacona is $92,500, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Lacona experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 24.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,647 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,118 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $975 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,757 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 252 |
| County GDP | $362M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,364 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.72% |
| Commute Time | 39.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $92,500 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $294,912 |
| Median List Price | $162,900 |
| Median List Price | $162,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $178 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.4% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,364 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.72% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,105/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.3 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 864 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 930/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1901°N, 93.3851°W |
| County FIPS | 19117 |
Winner: Republican by 48.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 930/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.3% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 39.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |