Lake Panorama, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Guthrie County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
844 Population 127/sq mi density
$149,722 Median Income $78,039 per capita
$442,600 Home Value $479,737 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$149,722 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$442,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Panorama, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$149,722
99% above
$78,039 per capita
Home Value
$442,600
57% above
Zillow: $479,737
Bachelor's Degree+
44.9%
33% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Lake Panorama Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
199%
Home Value
157%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
133%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Panorama a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Panorama residents earn a median household income of $149,722 , which is 99% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $78,039. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 395 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Panorama is $442,600 , 57% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $479,737. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Education

44.9% of adults in Lake Panorama hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Panorama has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population844
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density127/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$149,722
Per Capita$78,039
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$442,600
Rent
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$479,737
Housing Units1,006
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,483/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,092 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Panorama was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.