At a Glance
Median Income
$94,479
$33,988 per capita
Home Value
$193,000
Zillow: $251,608
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
17.7% smoking rate
How Lambs Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lambs Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lambs Grove a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lambs Grove residents earn a median household income of $94,479 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,988. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 984 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lambs Grove is $193,000 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,608. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
16.1% of adults in Lambs Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 35.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population296
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density2,960/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$94,479
Per Capita$33,988
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,523M
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,000
Rent
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$251,608
Housing Units94
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,112/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation871 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Lambs Grove was founded in 1927.
The median home in Lambs Grove was built in 1959.
35.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.