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Lost Nation, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Clinton County County
Lost Nation, IA
At a Glance
How Lost Nation Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lost Nation's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lost Nation a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lost Nation residents earn a median household income of $51,000 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,517. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lost Nation is $74,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,718. Median rent is $658/month, with 26.1% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Lost Nation reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,111/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Lost Nation hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lost Nation has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.