At a Glance
Median Income
$63,672
$29,639 per capita
Home Value
$145,700
Zillow: $120,346
Median Rent
$616/mo
17.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
13.9% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakota residents earn a median household income of $63,672 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,639. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 525 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakota is $145,700 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,346. Median rent is $616/month, with 17.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
27.2% of adults in Lakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakota has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population629
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density629/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,672
Per Capita$29,639
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$883M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,700
Rent$616
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$120,346
Housing Units351
Rent Burden17.1%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,641/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
Elevation1,521 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute14 min
Broadband77.7%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Lakota was founded in 1883.
The median home in Lakota was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.