Iowa
Lamoni is a small town in Iowa with a population of 2,121. Residents earn $52,300 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lamoni receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lamoni stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lamoni is $52,300, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lamoni is $107,900, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $676 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Lamoni experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 26.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,300 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,450 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $827 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,793 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 224 |
| County GDP | $278M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,429 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.10% |
| Commute Time | 12.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Census Median | $107,900 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $154,145 |
| Census Median Rent | $676 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,429 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.10% |
| Obesity | 42.9% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,258/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,092 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 537/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6196°N, 93.9305°W |
| County FIPS | 19053 |
Winner: Republican by 47.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.7% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 537/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 12.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |