Lacona, IA
Living in Lacona
Bikeability
12
Walkability
10
Commute
7
Public Transit
23
Affordability
93
Public Safety
64
Airports
40
Hospitals
71
Colleges
62
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
94
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
318
Population
-34 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
6%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate53%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$52k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
42 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector77%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office25%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$88k
Median Home Value
+$3k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$467
Median Monthly Rent
+$81 (2010–19)
70%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier43%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Utility gas77%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lacona
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Warren County62
Property Crime in Lacona
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Warren County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lacona
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding50
Tornado27
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lacona, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lacona, IA
Victory Christian Academy
15 miles, NW
Main Street Montessori & Middle School
25 miles, NW
Norwalk Christian Academy
25 miles, NW
Des Moines Adventist School
28 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Lacona, IA
Simpson College
15 miles, NW
Central College
28 miles, NE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
31 miles, NW
Drake University
32 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lacona, IA
Lucas County Health Center
12 miles, S
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
17 miles, NE
Clarke County Hospital
23 miles, SW
Pella Regional Health Center
29 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Lacona, IA
Des Moines International Airport
28 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
99 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
107 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
131 miles, W