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Lamoni, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Decatur County County
Lamoni, IA
At a Glance
How Lamoni Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lamoni's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lamoni a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lamoni residents earn a median household income of $52,300 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,450. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 224 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lamoni is $107,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,145. Median rent is $676/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Lamoni reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,746/100K.
Education
48.7% of adults in Lamoni hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% above the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lamoni has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.