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Lambs Grove, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Lambs Grove is a small town in Iowa with a population of 296. Residents earn $94,479 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
296 Population 2,960/sq mi density
$94,479 Median Income $33,988 per capita
$193,000 Home Value $241,238 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$94,479 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,000 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,479
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $193,000
32% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.1%
52% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.0%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

How Lambs Grove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population296
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density2,960/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans12.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,479
Per Capita$33,988
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$1,523M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$193,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$241,238
Housing Units94
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Uninsured8.9%
Smoking17.7%
Depression22.1%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation871 ft (265 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.0%
Libraries8

Is Lambs Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lambs Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Lambs Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lambs Grove is $94,479, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lambs Grove is $193,000, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Lambs Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches, including 28.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Lambs Grove has a population of 296 with a density of 2,960 people per square mile. The median age is 43.3 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

296
Total Population
2,960
People / sq mi
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.9%
Female 54.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Lambs Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lambs Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lambs Grove is $94,479, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Lambs Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,479
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$33,988
Avg Weekly Wage$960
IRS Avg AGI$72,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg
Establishments (County)984
County GDP$1,523M

Business (County)

Restaurants63
Healthcare66
Retail96
Manufacturing37

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,099
17% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Drive Alone43.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home35.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Lambs Grove is $193,000, 32% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $241,238.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$193,000
32% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$241,238

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$125
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio96.6%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.8%
Housing Units94
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,099
17% above US avg
Effective Rate2.12%
In Lambs Grove, 39.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% of residents lack health insurance. 17.7% are current smokers. 22.1% report depression. 25.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lambs Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.0%
21% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure31.8%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.7%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.7%
26% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity25.9%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress13.1%
Short Sleep31.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.8%
Uninsured8.9%
3% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits67.5%
Premature Death7,112/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access76.5%
Healthcare Facilities66
Lambs Grove has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.1 inches
8% below US avg
Snowfall28.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation871 ft (265 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density2,960/sq mi
Coordinates41.7008°N, 93.0793°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19099
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.6-point margin. 91.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 27.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.1%
52% below US avg
High School+99.0%
Graduate Degree+9.9%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,960/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities66
Restaurants63
Retail Stores96

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Drive Alone43.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home35.4%

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