Lake City, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
1,652 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$103,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$445 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$531 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Calhoun County
1
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Calhoun County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 18
Feb 1 5 23
Mar 2 5 35
Apr 2 2 47
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 2 35
Dec 1 8 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 4, IA State House District 7, IA
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Schools

South Central Calhoun High School
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
South Central Calhoun Middle School
10 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Carroll Middle School
14 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Iowa Central Community College
31 miles, E • 1.9 star
Buena Vista University
36 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Loring Hospital
16 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
75 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Eppley Airfield
90 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
121 miles, E • 1 star
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