At a Glance
Median Income
$70,647
$36,118 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
Zillow: $309,370
Median Rent
$800/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
13.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lacona 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
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 7.4% (106% 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 $309,370. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population307
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density930/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,647
Per Capita$36,118
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$362M
Avg Weekly Wage$975
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent$800
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$309,370
Housing Units193
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,105/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation864 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute39 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lacona was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.