Iowa
Lost Nation is a small town in Iowa with a population of 393. Residents earn $51,000 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lost Nation receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Lost Nation offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lost Nation is $51,000, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lost Nation is $74,500, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $658 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Lost Nation experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 39.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,000 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,517 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,940 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,498 |
| County GDP | $2,951M |
| Restaurants | 117 |
| Healthcare | 128 |
| Retail | 162 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,438 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.96% |
| Commute Time | 45.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $74,500 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $148,718 |
| Census Median Rent | $658 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,438 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.96% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,790/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 753 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9675°N, 90.8181°W |
| County FIPS | 19045 |
Winner: Republican by 18.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.1% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Restaurants | 117 |
| Retail Stores | 162 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 45.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |