At a Glance
Median Income
$56,667
$24,115 per capita
Home Value
$38,100
Zillow: $141,063
Violent Crime
254/100K
636/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.4% (33% 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 $141,063. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Lu Verne reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 636/100K.
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 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population315
Median Age24.7 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,667
Per Capita$24,115
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$38,100
Rent
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$141,063
Housing Units135
Rent Burden42.9%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property636/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,220/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.