Lake City, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 1,681 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -5.9%
 
Males: 806  (48.0%)
Females: 875  (52.0%)
Median resident age:

49.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51449.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,872 (it was $31,000 in 2000)
Lake City:

$58,872
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,960 (it was $14,969 in 2000)

Lake City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $100,300 (it was $51,500 in 2000)
Lake City:

$100,300
IA:

$194,600

Median gross rent in 2022: $700.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lake City: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.1%
(12.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 5.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 16.7% for other race residents)
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  • Races in Lake City, IA (2022)
    • 1,52987.3%White alone
    • 1136.5%Hispanic
    • 1126.4%Two or more races
    • 20.1%Black alone

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Lake City, Iowa as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lake City is 444 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Lake City by year

Type

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
8
(485.1)
1
(61.2)
0
(0.0)
4
(232.4)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(60.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
6
(348.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
3
(180.4)
15
(909.6)
6
(367.4)
2
(125.6)
8
(464.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(62.8)
5
(290.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index7.2137.726.910.1112.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Lake City, IA

Crime rate in Lake City detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.84
Iowa average:

1.76
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Ancestries: German (52.3%), American (12.1%), English (10.9%), Irish (4.7%), Dutch (2.9%), Norwegian (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/14/1887

Elevation: 1235 feet

Land area: 4.82 square miles.

Population density: 349 people per square mile   (very low).

Lake City, Iowa map

5 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,713 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,379 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (59.0 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (95.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (363.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lanesboro, IA (2.5 miles),
Yetter, IA (2.5 miles),
Auburn, IA (2.7 miles ),
Lohrville, IA (3.1 miles ),
Lidderdale, IA (3.2 miles),
Rockwell City, IA (3.2 miles ),
Lytton, IA (3.5 miles ),
Rinard, IA (3.7 miles)

Latitude: 42.27 N, Longitude: 94.74 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Lake City, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lake City, IA in 2022
Lake City satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $283,300
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $300,000
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $210,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $245,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $225,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $190,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $225,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $190,000
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $137,500
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $140,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $162,500
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $151,700
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $120,700
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $107,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $137,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Lake City, IA residents
Average permit cost in Lake City, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Lake City, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (25.4%)
  • Educational services (9.8%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.7%)
  • Health care (7.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (42.6%)
  • Educational services (16.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Lake City, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.5%)
  • Registered nurses (5.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (9.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.9%)
  • Registered nurses (10.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.4%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (4.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.9%)

Average climate in Lake City, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Lake City-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 93% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.1 miles away from the Lake City city center killed one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1965, a category F4 tornado 13.8 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lake City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 208% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 420.8 miles away from Lake City center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 244.0 miles away from Lake City center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 214.9 miles away from Lake City center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 271.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 478.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 447.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Calhoun County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lake City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Lake City:

  • STEWART MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Private, 1301 WEST MAIN STREET)
  • STEWART MEMORIAL HOMECARE (1301 WEST MAIN)
  • SHADY OAKS CARE CENTER (1409 WEST MAIN STREET)

Heliports located in Lake City:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lake City:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 32 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • Buena Vista University (about 36 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa State University (about 59 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 70 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 73 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 79 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 84 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)

Public high school in Lake City:

  • SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 709 W MAIN ST, Grades: PK-12)

Library in Lake City:

  • LAKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $66,666; Location: 110 E WASHINGTON ST; 18,761 books; 2,376 audio materials; 396 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 52 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lake City: Farmers Cooperative Company Elevator (A), Lake City Country Club (B), Central School Museum (C), Lake City Library (D), Lake City Community Building (E), Lake City Police Department (F), Lake City City Hall (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Lake City include: Woodlawn Christian Church (A), Pilgrim Lutheran Church (B), Lake City Union Church (C), First American Baptist Church (D), Community Fellowship Christian Church (E), Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (F), Seventh Day Adventist Church (G), Saint Mary's Catholic Church (H), Saint Joseph's Catholic Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Mary's Cemetery (1), Lake City Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Lake City include: Goins Memorial Park (1), Mike Macke Memorial Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Central School Preservation Inc (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 211 South Center Street).

Birthplace of: Archer MacMackin - Director.

Calhoun County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Lake City that have no violations reported:

  • LAKE CITY WATER SUPPLY (Address: 1008 W MONROE , Population served: 1,727, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
66 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
48 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
85 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Lake City (2011 data):

  • United Bank of Iowa: Lake City Branch at 201 North Center Street, branch established on 1920/03/20. Info updated 2011/01/04: Bank assets: $1,153.6 mil, Deposits: $906.0 mil, headquarters in Ida Grove, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: Ida Grove Bancshares, Inc.
  • Iowa Savings Bank: 106 North Illinois St Branch at 106 North Illinois Street, branch established on 1936/10/27. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $166.6 mil, Deposits: $151.3 mil, headquarters in Carroll, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Community Grain Co.

For population 15 years and over in Lake City:

Marital status in Lake City, IA
  • Never married: 24.3%
  • Now married: 54.6%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 10.6%

For population 25 years and over in Lake City:

  • High school or higher: 95.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Lake City
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lake City, IA (based on Calhoun County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,08119
Evangelical Protestant1,62510
Catholic1,5685
Other3082
None1,088-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

4.02 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Calhoun County:

7.03 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Here:

8.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.1%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Calhoun County:

29.1%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Calhoun County:

12.6%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Lake City:

51.2%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Lake City:

50.6%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Lake City:

27.0
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

18.1%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Lake City:

17.0%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.0
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

26.2%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Lake City:

54.6%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Lake City:

84.2%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lake City, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 4$20,644$61,9320$0
Water Supply 1$3,763$45,1560$0
Local Libraries 1$2,126$25,5123$2,905
Streets and Highways 1$4,648$55,7760$0
Other Government Administration 1$2,923$35,0766$1,882
Financial Administration 1$5,365$64,3800$0
Parks and Recreation 1$3,763$45,1560$0
Totals for Government 10$43,232$51,8789$4,787

Lake City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $263,000 ($156.45)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $352,000 ($209.40)
    Sewerage: $322,000 ($191.55)
    Water Utilities: $271,000 ($161.21)
    Regular Highways: $166,000 ($98.75)
    Solid Waste Management: $134,000 ($79.71)
    Libraries: $94,000 ($55.92)
    Parks and Recreation: $89,000 ($52.94)
    Financial Administration: $63,000 ($37.48)
    Local Fire Protection: $40,000 ($23.80)
    General - Other: $30,000 ($17.85)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $13,000 ($7.73)
    Housing and Community Development: $8,000 ($4.76)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($3.57)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $54,000 ($32.12)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $8,000 ($4.76)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $508,000 ($302.20)

Lake City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $160,000 ($95.18)
    Other: $137,000 ($81.50)
    Solid Waste Management: $135,000 ($80.31)
    Parks and Recreation: $25,000 ($14.87)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $12,000 ($7.14)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $8,000 ($4.76)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $30,000 ($17.85)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $49,000 ($29.15)
    Sale of Property: $15,000 ($8.92)
    Interest Earnings: $7,000 ($4.16)
    Rents: $3,000 ($1.78)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($1.19)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $363,000 ($215.94)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $214,000 ($127.31)
    Other: $100,000 ($59.49)
  • Tax - Property: $764,000 ($454.49)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $176,000 ($104.70)
    Public Utilities Sales: $58,000 ($34.50)
    Other License: $5,000 ($2.97)

Lake City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,185,000 ($1299.82)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,925,000 ($1145.15)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $260,000 ($154.67)

Lake City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,562,000 ($929.21)

Businesses in Lake City, IA

  • Chevrolet: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake City:

  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCIM (1380 AM; 1 kW; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake City:

  • KIKD (106.7 FM; LAKE CITY, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWOI (90.7 FM; CARROLL, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KGRA (98.9 FM; JEFFERSON, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KKRL (93.7 FM; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTLB (105.9 FM; TWIN LAKES, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lake City:

  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Lake City fatal accident list:

Jul 30, 2006 11:07 AM, N Illinois St, Pennsylvania, Lat: 42.271680, Lon: -94.732710, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 5, 1997 11:42 AM, 175, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Dec 8, 1978 02:15 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2
Nov 11, 1977 04:30 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 23Number of bridges
  • 262ft / 79.7mTotal length
  • 5,655Total average daily traffic
  • 723Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,655Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Lake City, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21900-1909
  • 11930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lake City, IA

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KC0FJV, Grant Date: 03/29/1999, Expiration Date: 03/29/2009, Cancellation Date: 03/30/2011, Registrant: Will R Hildreth, 618 W Franklin, Lake City, IA 51449-1012

  • Call Sign: KI6CXX, Licensee ID: L01127396, Grant Date: 05/04/2016, Expiration Date: 05/04/2026, Certifier: Anthony R Snyder, Registrant: Anthony R Snyder, 101 W. Evergreen Dr., Lake City, IA 51449

  • Call Sign: KF7RFV, Licensee ID: L01655157, Grant Date: 08/10/2011, Expiration Date: 08/10/2021, Cancellation Date: 08/11/2023, Certifier: Karen L Lee, Registrant: Karen L Lee, 320 E Main St 5, Lake City, IA 51449

  • Call Sign: KI7FKC, Licensee ID: L02033605, Grant Date: 06/21/2016, Expiration Date: 06/21/2026, Certifier: Matthew Skinner, Registrant: Matthew Skinner, 619 East Sifford Street, Lake City, IA 51449

  • Call Sign: KE0UNR, Licensee ID: L02243646, Grant Date: 02/14/2019, Expiration Date: 02/14/2029, Cancellation Date: 03/05/2019, Certifier: David M Iler, Registrant: David M Iler, 3930 Langley Ave, Lake City, IA 51449

  • Call Sign: K0MDL, Previous Call Sign: KE0UNR, Licensee ID: L02243646, Grant Date: 03/05/2019, Expiration Date: 03/05/2029, Certifier: David M Iler, Registrant: David M Iler, 3930 Langley Ave, Lake City, IA 51449

  • Call Sign: KF0CQO, Licensee ID: L02394457, Grant Date: 11/23/2020, Expiration Date: 11/23/2030, Certifier: Randolph Perepeluk, Registrant: Randolph Perepeluk, 712 W Main St, Lake City, IA 51449


Most common first names in Lake City, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2578.8 years
Mary2582.1 years
William2582.0 years
Charles2276.9 years
Harold1882.4 years
George1679.6 years
Helen1582.7 years
Robert1572.9 years
Ruth1580.1 years
Donald1475.8 years
Most common last names in Lake City, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson1781.6 years
Clark1580.6 years
Pierce1180.0 years
Lasher1175.7 years
Davis975.3 years
Campbell982.8 years
Nelson981.7 years
Miller878.6 years
Green877.7 years
Gordon878.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lake City, IA
  • 75.5%Utility gas
  • 19.4%Electricity
  • 3.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.2%Other fuel
  • 0.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lake City, IA
  • 54.2%Electricity
  • 42.9%Utility gas
  • 1.8%No fuel used
  • 1.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Lake City compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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