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Lakota, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Kossuth County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
249
Population
341/sq mi density
$73,250
Median Income
$40,090 per capita
$42,300
Home Value
$123,428 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
254
Violent Crime/100K
636 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,250 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,300 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lakota has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 39.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,154 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3786°N, 94.0963°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kossuth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in |
Lakota has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").