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Lakota, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Kossuth County County
Lakota, IA
At a Glance
How Lakota Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakota's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lakota a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lakota residents earn a median household income of $73,250 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,090. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 644 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakota is $42,300 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,428. Median rent is $850/month, with 9.0% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Lakota reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 636/100K.
Education
3.7% of adults in Lakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakota has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.