Iowa
Lake Park is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,191. Residents earn $73,977 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Park receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Lake Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake Park is $73,977, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Park is $153,500, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,013 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Lake Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches, including 41.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,977 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,370 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $897 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,626 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 958 |
| County GDP | $1,529M |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 107 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,645 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.98% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $153,500 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $232,467 |
| $/Sq Ft | $152 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,013 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,645 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.98% |
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,872/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.4 inches |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,461 ft (445 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 754/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4469°N, 95.3249°W |
| County FIPS | 19059 |
Winner: Republican by 40 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.1% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 754/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Retail Stores | 107 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |