Iowa
Lakota is a small town in Iowa with a population of 249. Residents earn $73,250 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lakota receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Lakota offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lakota is $73,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Lakota is $42,300, 85% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Lakota has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches, including 39.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,250 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,090 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,103 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 644 |
| County GDP | $1,399M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,442 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 10.50% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.8% |
| Public Transit | 4.3% |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $42,300 |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $123,428 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,442 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 10.50% |
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,364/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.9 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,154 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3786°N, 94.0963°W |
| County FIPS | 19109 |
Winner: Republican by 44.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.7% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 341/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.3% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.8% |
| Public Transit | 4.3% |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |