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Lake City, IA


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Lake City, Iowa

Lake City, Iowa, in Calhoun county, is 59 miles W of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 93 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. About 1,787 people people live in Lake City.

The People and Families of Lake City

In Lake City, about 57% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Lake City, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the city. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Lake City nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake City had a median family income of $37,941.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($250) in Lake City than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Lake City Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lake City, about 76% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Lake City is one place with an advantage over most places in Iowa.

Commuting

In Lake City, 93% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in Lake City enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Lake City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLake City Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Lake City Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Lake City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Lake City, IA

Comparing Lake City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men63
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity36
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income42
People Above Poverty41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built11
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