Wall Lake, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Sac County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
641 Population 557/sq mi density
$59,306 Median Income $40,044 per capita
$116,500 Home Value $169,196 Zillow
$632 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,306 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,500 home value, $632/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Wall Lake, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,306
21% below
$40,044 per capita
Home Value
$116,500
59% below
Zillow: $169,196
Median Rent
$632/mo
46% below
10.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
79%
Home Value
41%
Rent
54%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wall Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.8% (22% 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 $169,196. 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.

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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population641
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density557/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,306
Per Capita$40,044
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$794M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,500
Rent$632
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$169,196
Housing Units337
Rent Burden10.0%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,910/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation1,228 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Wall Lake was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.