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Lytton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Calhoun County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
325 Population 1,413/sq mi density
$45,250 Median Income $28,514 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $125,668 Zillow
$609 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
130 Violent Crime/100K 941 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$45,250 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $609/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lytton, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,250
40% below
$28,514 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
79% below
Zillow: $125,668
Median Rent
$609/mo
48% below
18.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
130/100K
66% below
941/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Lytton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
21%
Rent
52%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lytton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lytton residents earn a median household income of $45,250 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,514. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 325 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lytton is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,668. Median rent is $609/month, with 18.9% 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 1952.

Safety & Crime

Lytton reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 941/100K.

Education

14.9% of adults in Lytton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lytton 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 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population325
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,413/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,250
Per Capita$28,514
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$609
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$125,668
Housing Units138
Rent Burden18.9%

Crime

F
Violent130/100K
Property941/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,619/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,226 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Lytton was founded in 1900.
The median home in Lytton was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.