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Lake Park, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Dickinson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,191 Population 754/sq mi density
$73,977 Median Income $35,370 per capita
$153,500 Home Value $232,467 Zillow
$1,013 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
121 Violent Crime/100K 2,111 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,977 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,500 home value, $1,013/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Park experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 41.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,461 ft (445 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density754/sq mi
Coordinates43.4469°N, 95.3249°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDickinson County County
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 41.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience86.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 134 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

536 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 14 fatalities, 347 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 68 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 87 km 9
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 51 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 58 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 88 km 0
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 65 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 90 km 2
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 51 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 48 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in
December 19°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Lake Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 15°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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