At a Glance
Median Income
$56,667
$24,115 per capita
Home Value
$38,100
Zillow: $159,937
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
16.6% smoking rate
How Lu Verne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lu Verne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lu Verne a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lu Verne residents earn a median household income of $56,667 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,115. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lu Verne is $38,100 , 86% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,937. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.5% of adults in Lu Verne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lu Verne has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population315
Median Age24.7 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,667
Per Capita$24,115
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$38,100
Rent
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$159,937
Housing Units135
Rent Burden42.9%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,220/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,164 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Lu Verne was founded in 1880.
The median home in Lu Verne was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.