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Lamoni, Iowa, in Decatur county, is 69 miles S of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 110 miles N of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 2,444.
In Lamoni, about 35% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Lamoni live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.
In 2000, Lamoni had a median family income of $41,926. To its credit, the people in Lamoni value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 54% of housing units in Lamoni are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.
In Lamoni, 70% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Lamoni are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.
Lamoni strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Lamoni to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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