Lacona, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
307 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,647 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$92,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$372 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$617 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Warren County
5
Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
4
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Warren County
5
Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
5
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 22
Feb 1 7 26
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 4 1 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 2 39
Dec 1 7 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 3%

Schools

Southeast Warren Intermediate
<1 miles, NE 4.6 star
Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School
6 miles, NW 4.6 star
Southeast Warren Primary
8 miles, N 4.1 star
Melcher-Dallas High School
8 miles, E 4.1 star

Colleges

Simpson College
15 miles, N 2.8 star
Central College
28 miles, E 2.8 star

Hospitals

Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
17 miles, E 4.1 star
Clarke County Hospital
23 miles, W 3.2 star
Pella Regional Health Center
29 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Des Moines International Airport
28 miles, N 2.3 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
99 miles, E 1.4 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
107 miles, NE 1 star
Eppley Airfield
131 miles, NW 2.8 star