At a Glance
Median Income
$73,250
$40,090 per capita
Home Value
$42,300
Zillow: $129,399
Median Rent
$850/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
18.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakota a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.6% (28% 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 $129,399. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population249
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density341/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,250
Per Capita$40,090
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$1,399M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$42,300
Rent$850
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$129,399
Housing Units129
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,364/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation1,154 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Lakota was founded in 1892.
The median home in Lakota was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.