At a Glance
Median Income
$52,300
$24,450 per capita
Home Value
$107,900
Zillow: $169,510
Median Rent
$676/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.7%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
18.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lamoni a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 6.6% (83% 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 $169,510. 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.
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 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,121
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density537/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,300
Per Capita$24,450
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$278M
Avg Weekly Wage$827
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,900
Rent$676
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$169,510
Housing Units942
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,258/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation1,092 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.7%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+29.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute12 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lamoni was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.