Iowa
West Okoboji is a small town in Iowa with a population of 384. Residents earn $73,125 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, West Okoboji receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. West Okoboji offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Okoboji is $73,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in West Okoboji is $591,700, making it a premium housing market at 110% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,766 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
West Okoboji experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches, including 38.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,125 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $75,296 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $897 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,626 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 958 |
| County GDP | $1,529M |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 107 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,645 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.29% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.6% |
| Census Median | $591,700 |
| 110% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $788,529 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,766 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 46.1% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,645 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.29% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 4,872/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.5 inches |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,396 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3477°N, 95.1664°W |
| County FIPS | 19059 |
Winner: Republican by 40 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.1% |
| 43% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 307/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.1% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Retail Stores | 107 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.6% |