Lake Mills, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
2,054 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$127,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$468 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$530 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Winnebago 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

Winnebago County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 15
Feb 1 6 19
Mar 2 6 32
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 33
Dec 1 10 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 5, IA State House District 9, IA
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Schools

Lake Mills Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Lake Mills Middle School
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Lake Mills Senior High School
<1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Forest City Middle School
12 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Waldorf University
12 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
24 miles, S • 1.4 star
North Iowa Area Community College
27 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
24 miles, S • 3.2 star
Hancock County Health System
26 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
62 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
82 miles, S • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
118 miles, E • 1 star
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