Lakeside, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 690 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +42.6%
Males: 273  (39.7%)
Females: 417  (60.3%)
Median resident age:

42.0 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50588.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $84,802 (it was $39,135 in 2000)
Lakeside:

$84,802
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,470 (it was $15,724 in 2000)

Lakeside city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $204,244 (it was $71,800 in 2000)
Lakeside:

$204,244
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $250,444; detached houses: $256,796; townhouses or other attached units: $135,343

Median gross rent in 2022: $849.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lakeside: 76.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.7%
(2.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 23.1% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents)

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  • Races in Lakeside, IA (2022)
    • 38457.5%White alone
    • 25638.3%Hispanic
    • 253.7%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 182.7%Asian alone
    • 10.1%Two or more races

Races in Lakeside detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Lakeside, Iowa as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lakeside is 680 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (24.8%), American (4.1%), Welsh (4.1%), English (2.3%), Swedish (2.3%), European (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/15/1933

Elevation: 1408 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 3,796 people per square mile   (average).

Lakeside, Iowa map

127 residents are foreign born (16.0% Latin America).

This city:

19.0%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,650 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,776 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (62.8 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (103.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (387.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Storm Lake, IA (1.5 miles ),
Truesdale, IA (2.7 miles),
Alta, IA (2.8 miles ),
Nemaha, IA (2.9 miles),
Newell, IA (3.0 miles ),
Schaller, IA (3.2 miles ),
Early, IA (3.3 miles ),
Varina, IA (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 42.62 N, Longitude: 95.17 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $212,500
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $400,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $400,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $320,000
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $145,800
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $110,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $165,000
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $82,500
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $93,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Lakeside, IA residents
Average permit cost in Lakeside, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Lakeside, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (24.6%)
  • Health care (9.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (4.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.9%)
  • Construction (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (28.0%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (8.4%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Truck transportation (5.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.7%)
  • Construction (3.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food (21.6%)
  • Health care (16.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.0%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.0%)
  • Construction (3.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Lakeside, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.2%)
  • Food processing workers (6.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.6%)
  • Food processing workers (8.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.8%)

Average climate in Lakeside, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Lakeside-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 78% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.7 miles away from the Lakeside city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 tornado 23.1 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lakeside-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 198% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 215.3 miles away from Lakeside center
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 438.5 miles away from Lakeside center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 239.6 miles away from Lakeside center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 189.5 miles away from Lakeside center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 120.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 218.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Buena Vista County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lakeside topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lakeside:

  • BUENA VISTA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • NORTH LAKE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • RENAL CENTER OF STORM LAKE, LLC (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • BUENA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 3 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • BUENA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • FAITH, HOPE, AND CHARITY (Hospital, about 4 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • ALTA MEMORIAL HOSP (Hospital, about 8 miles away; ALTA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lakeside:

  • Buena Vista University (about 3 miles; Storm Lake, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 51 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 57 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 61 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Iowa State University (about 89 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • University of South Dakota (about 90 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Wayne State College (about 98 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)

Points of interest:

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Buena Vista County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.8 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

71.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lakeside:

Marital status in Lakeside, IA
  • Never married: 22.5%
  • Now married: 61.6%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 10.6%

For population 25 years and over in Lakeside:

  • High school or higher: 78.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lakeside, IA (based on Buena Vista County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,25323
Evangelical Protestant3,87821
Catholic3,1942
Other3382
None7,597-
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: 5
This county:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Buena Vista County:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
This county:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
This county:

9.70 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.2%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.4%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Lakeside:

47.0%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Lakeside:

42.8%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.0
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Lakeside:

24.2%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Lakeside:

10.3%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

30.9%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

53.1%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Lakeside:

77.8%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lakeside, 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
Streets and Highways 1$3,275$39,3000$0
Financial Administration 1$2,673$32,0760$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,524
Totals for Government 2$5,948$35,6886$1,524

Lakeside government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $100,000 ($144.93)
    Financial Administration: $71,000 ($102.90)
    Regular Highways: $37,000 ($53.62)
    General - Other: $34,000 ($49.28)
    Parks and Recreation: $28,000 ($40.58)
    Solid Waste Management: $21,000 ($30.43)
    Local Fire Protection: $19,000 ($27.54)
    Police Protection: $18,000 ($26.09)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($11.59)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $7,000 ($10.14)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($8.70)
    Public Welfare - Other: $5,000 ($7.25)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $110,000 ($159.42)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $94,000 ($136.23)

Lakeside government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $140,000 ($202.90)
    Solid Waste Management: $32,000 ($46.38)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $14,000 ($20.29)
    General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($7.25)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $135,000 ($195.65)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $85,000 ($123.19)
  • Tax - Property: $206,000 ($298.55)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $70,000 ($101.45)
    Other License: $2,000 ($2.90)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $943,000 ($1366.67)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lakeside:

  • KAYL (990 AM; 0 kW; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • 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)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lakeside:

  • KAYL-FM (101.7 FM; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KBVU-FM (97.5 FM; ALTA, IA; Owner: BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY)
  • KTFG (102.9 FM; SIOUX RAPIDS, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • K242AM (96.3 FM; NEWELL, IA; Owner: GOOD NEWS NETWORK, INC.)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lakeside:

  • K47FZ (Channel 47; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Lakeside fatal accident list:

Jun 9, 1997 04:01 AM, Lake Shore, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.5mTotal length
  • 65Total average daily traffic
  • 65Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KE0LFD, Licensee ID: L02066873, Grant Date: 11/30/2016, Expiration Date: 11/30/2026, Certifier: Kimberly Thayer, Registrant: Kimberly Thayer, 702 Lakeshore Drive, Lakeside, IA 50588


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 43586, N43586, N-43586, Serial Number: 28-7405205, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 06/04/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 05/22/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Slb Aviation LLC, 510 Lakeshore Dr, Lakeside, IA 50588

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lakeside, IA
  • 71.1%Utility gas
  • 26.1%Electricity
  • 2.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lakeside, IA
  • 87.5%Utility gas
  • 12.5%Electricity


Lakeside compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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