At a Glance
Median Income
$120,699
$69,811 per capita
Home Value
$543,400
Zillow: $138,143
Bachelor's Degree+
52.5%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
14.3% smoking rate
How Twin Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Twin Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Twin Lakes a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Twin Lakes residents earn a median household income of $120,699 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,811. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Twin Lakes is $543,400 , 93% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,143. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
52.5% of adults in Twin Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Twin Lakes has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population535
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density405/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$120,699
Per Capita$69,811
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
A
Home Value$543,400
Rent
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$138,143
Housing Units502
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,619/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation1,220 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.5%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+24.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Twin Lakes was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.