Iowa
Twin Lakes is a small town in Iowa with a population of 535. Residents earn $120,699 per year, which is 61% above the national average.
Based on current data, Twin Lakes receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Twin Lakes stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Twin Lakes is $120,699, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Twin Lakes among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Twin Lakes is $543,400, making it a premium housing market at 93% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Twin Lakes is a highly educated community — 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Twin Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches, including 32.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $120,699 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $69,811 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $925 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,557 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 325 |
| County GDP | $560M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,718 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.68% |
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $543,400 |
| 93% above US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,718 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.68% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,619/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 405/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4810°N, 94.6298°W |
| County FIPS | 19025 |
Winner: Republican by 46.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.5% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 405/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 49 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |