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Lake Lotawana, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,378 Population 230/sq mi density
$162,188 Median Income $76,860 per capita
$550,000 Home Value $591,098 Zillow
$1,682 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
47 Violent Crime/100K 1,317 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$162,188 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$550,000 home value, $1,682/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
47 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Lotawana, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$162,188
116% above
$76,860 per capita
Home Value
$550,000
95% above
Zillow: $591,098
Median Rent
$1,682/mo
45% above
35.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
47/100K
88% below
1,317/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.4%
82% above
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
263 sunny days/yr

How Lake Lotawana Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lake Lotawana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
216%
Home Value
195%
Rent
145%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
182%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Lotawana a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Lotawana residents earn a median household income of $162,188 , which is 116% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $76,860. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Lotawana is $550,000 , 95% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $591,098. Median rent is $1,682/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Lake Lotawana reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,317/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

61.4% of adults in Lake Lotawana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% above the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Lotawana has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,378
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density230/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$162,188
Per Capita$76,860
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty1.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$550,000
Rent$1,682
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$591,098
Housing Units1,590
Rent Burden35.0%

Crime

F
Violent47/100K
Property1,317/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault47/100K
Burglary376/100K

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days263/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation912 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.4%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.9%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

Lake Lotawana was founded in 1958.
The median home in Lake Lotawana was built in 1976.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (36 miles).
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.