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Luzerne, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Iowa County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
140 Population 1,077/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $36,351 per capita
$59,000 Home Value $332,321 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
199 Violent Crime/100K 239 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
199 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Luzerne, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,000
26% above
$36,351 per capita
Home Value
$59,000
79% below
Zillow: $332,321
Violent Crime
199/100K
48% below
239/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Luzerne Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
126%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
52%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Luzerne a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Luzerne residents earn a median household income of $95,000 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,351. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Luzerne is $59,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,321. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Luzerne reports 199 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 239/100K.

Education

16.5% of adults in Luzerne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Luzerne has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population140
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,077/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans99.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$36,351
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$969

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,000
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$332,321
Housing Units48
Rent Burden20.5%

Crime

F
Violent199/100K
Property239/100K

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,417/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation895 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute19 min
Broadband38.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Luzerne was founded in 1868.
The median home in Luzerne was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.