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Lake Park, IA
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Lake Park, IA
At a Glance
How Lake Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lake Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake Park residents earn a median household income of $73,977 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,370. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Park is $153,500 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,467. Median rent is $1,013/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Lake Park reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,111/100K.
Education
15.1% of adults in Lake Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Park has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.