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Wall Lake, IA
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Wall Lake, IA
At a Glance
How Wall Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wall Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wall Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wall Lake residents earn a median household income of $59,306 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,044. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wall Lake is $116,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,053. Median rent is $632/month, with 10.0% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Wall Lake reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 941/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in Wall Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wall Lake 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 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.