Lamont, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
503 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$91,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$379 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$475 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Buchanan 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

Buchanan County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 17
Feb 1 7 21
Mar 2 4 34
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 5 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 2 2 35
Dec 1 9 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 34, IA State House District 68, IA
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Schools

Starmont High School
6 miles, N • 4.6 star
Starmont Elementary School
6 miles, N • 4.6 star
East Buchanan High School
10 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Upper Iowa University
18 miles, N • 2.3 star
Allen College
36 miles, W • 3.2 star
Hawkeye Community College
37 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Regional Medical Center
12 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
39 miles, W • 1 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
49 miles, SE • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
50 miles, SW • 1.4 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
91 miles, NE • 1 star
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