At a Glance
Median Income
$72,917
$26,714 per capita
Home Value
$126,600
Zillow: $172,388
Median Rent
$788/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
546/100K
4,627/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
26.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
246 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.7% (25% below 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 $172,388. 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.
Safety & Crime
Lacona reports 546 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,627/100K.
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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population761
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density686/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,917
Per Capita$26,714
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty26.6%
County GDP$9,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,600
Rent$788
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$172,388
Housing Units333
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent546/100K
Property4,627/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,165/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 277 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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