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Lake View, IA


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Lake View, Iowa

Lake View, Iowa, in Sac county, is 70 miles E of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 85 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. About 1,278 people people live in Lake View.

The People and Families of Lake View

In Lake View, about 62% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Lake View nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake View had a median family income of $33,333.

Political Inclinations

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

Lake View Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lake View, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. Lake View isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Lake View, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Lake View Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Lake View Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Lake View Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lake View, IA

Comparing Lake View 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men41
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better41
College Educated Adults32
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built47
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