At a Glance
Median Income
$72,917
$26,714 per capita
Home Value
$126,600
Zillow: $195,829
Median Rent
$788/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
26.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
19.1% 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+
3.5 / 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 $72,917 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,714. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,324 business establishments, including 277 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lacona is $126,600 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,829. Median rent is $788/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
18.4% of adults in Lacona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lacona has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population761
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density686/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,917
Per Capita$26,714
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty26.6%
County GDP$9,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,600
Rent$788
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$195,829
Housing Units333
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,165/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation568 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Lacona was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 277 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.