Lake City, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Lake City is a community in Calhoun County, Iowa, home to about 1,693 people spread across 4.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $33,925 a year, and a typical home is worth about $100,900. About 32.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 2 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Lake City ranks number 193 of 1,017 in population, number 316 in median household income, number 609 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Lake City typically top out near 83°F in July, while January nights average about 8°F. The area sees roughly 32 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lanesboro, IA | 6.2 mi. | 78 |
| 2. | Yetter, IA | 6.6 mi. | 15 |
| 3. | Auburn, IA | 7.6 mi. | 160 |
| 4. | Lohrville, IA | 9.2 mi. | 277 |
| 5. | Lidderdale, IA | 10.4 mi. | 177 |
| 6. | Rockwell City, IA | 10.4 mi. | 2,401 |
| 7. | Lytton, IA | 12.6 mi. | 357 |
| 8. | Rinard, IA | 13.5 mi. | 62 |
What is the population of Lake City, Iowa?
Lake City has a population of about 1,693 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Lake City, Iowa in?
Lake City is located in Calhoun County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Lake City, Iowa?
The median home value in Lake City is about $100,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Lake City, Iowa?
The median personal income in Lake City is about $33,925 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Lake City, Iowa?
Since 1950, 40 tornadoes have been recorded in Calhoun County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Lake City, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 83 degrees and January lows about 8 degrees, with around 32 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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