Wall Lake, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
641 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,306 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$477 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sac 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

Sac County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 19
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 63
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 2 35
Dec 1 7 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

East Sac County High School
4 miles, NE • 5 star
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Colleges

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

Loring Hospital
12 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Eppley Airfield
78 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Des Moines International Airport
89 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Joe Foss Field
123 miles, N • 1.4 star
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