At a Glance
Median Income
$95,481
$41,061 per capita
Home Value
$210,900
Zillow: $204,587
Median Rent
$960/mo
38.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
18.2% smoking rate
How Lakeside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakeside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakeside a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakeside residents earn a median household income of $95,481 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,061. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 610 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakeside is $210,900 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,587. Median rent is $960/month, with 38.3% 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 1970.
Education
30.4% of adults in Lakeside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeside has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population678
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density2,948/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born15.0%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,481
Per Capita$41,061
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$1,938M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,900
Rent$960
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$204,587
Housing Units275
Rent Burden38.3%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death6,218/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation1,403 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute13 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakeside was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
15.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.