Iowa
Wall Lake is a small town in Iowa with a population of 641. Residents earn $59,306 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wall Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Wall Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wall Lake is $59,306, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Wall Lake is $116,500, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $632 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Wall Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,306 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,044 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $971 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,693 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 392 |
| County GDP | $794M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 51 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,713 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.19% |
| Commute Time | 19.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $116,500 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $161,053 |
| Census Median Rent | $632 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 10.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,713 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.19% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,910/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.6 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,228 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 557/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2673°N, 95.0932°W |
| County FIPS | 19161 |
Winner: Republican by 51.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 557/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.6% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 19.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |