West Okoboji, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Dickinson County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
384 Population 307/sq mi density
$73,125 Median Income $75,296 per capita
$591,700 Home Value $815,102 Zillow
$1,766 Median Rent 46.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,125 median income, 0.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$591,700 home value, $1,766/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.1% bachelor's degree or higher

West Okoboji, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,125
3% below
$75,296 per capita
Home Value
$591,700
110% above
Zillow: $815,102
Median Rent
$1,766/mo
52% above
46.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.1%
43% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How West Okoboji Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Okoboji's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
97%
Home Value
210%
Rent
152%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
143%
Unemployment
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Okoboji 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

West Okoboji residents earn a median household income of $73,125 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $75,296. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Okoboji is $591,700 , 110% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $815,102. Median rent is $1,766/month, with 46.1% 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 1976.

Education

48.1% of adults in West Okoboji hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Okoboji has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population384
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,125
Per Capita$75,296
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$1,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$897

Housing

C
Home Value$591,700
Rent$1,766
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$815,102
Housing Units441
Rent Burden46.1%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,872/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain29.5 in/yr
Elevation1,396 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.1%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in West Okoboji was built in 1976.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.