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Larchwood, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Lyon County County
Larchwood, IA
At a Glance
How Larchwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Larchwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Larchwood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Larchwood residents earn a median household income of $69,327 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,668. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 553 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Larchwood is $189,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,980. Median rent is $854/month, with 24.9% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Larchwood reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 940/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in Larchwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Larchwood has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.