Lawler, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Chickasaw County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
397 Population 414/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $32,866 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $261,138 Zillow
$650 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lawler, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,500
17% below
$32,866 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $261,138
Median Rent
$650/mo
44% below
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Lawler Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lawler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
40%
Rent
56%
Poverty
91%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lawler a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lawler residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,866. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 430 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lawler is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,138. Median rent is $650/month, with 22.2% 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 1971.

Education

19.2% of adults in Lawler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lawler has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population397
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density414/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$32,866
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$650
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$261,138
Housing Units197
Rent Burden22.2%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,659/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation1,081 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Lawler was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.