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Lacona, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Lucas County County
Lacona, IA
At a Glance
How Lacona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lacona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lacona a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lacona residents earn a median household income of $70,647 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,118. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 252 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lacona is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,912. Median rent is $800/month, with 17.5% 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 1941.
Safety & Crime
Lacona reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,973/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in Lacona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lacona has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.