Lake City, Iowa facts for kids
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Lake City, Iowa
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| Motto(s):
Everything but a Lake
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Location within Calhoun County and Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.82 sq mi (12.49 km2) |
| • Land | 4.82 sq mi (12.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,731 |
| • Density | 359.05/sq mi (138.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
51449
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-42465 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458181 |
| Website | www.lakecityiowa.com |
Lake City is a small city in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. It was founded a long time ago, in 1856. In 2020, about 1,731 people lived there.
Even though it's called "Lake City," a fun fact is that it doesn't actually have a lake! Its town sign even says, "Everything but a Lake."
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History of Lake City
Lake City got its start in 1856. It was named after a nearby stream called Lake Creek. The town grew quite a bit when the railroad arrived in 1881. This made it easier for people and goods to travel.
The city has faced some strong storms. On June 9, 1954, a powerful tornado hit the city. Another strong tornado struck Lake City on July 14, 2021.
Geography of Lake City
Lake City is located in Iowa. Its exact position is 42.268646 degrees north and -94.735699 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers about 4.81 square miles (12.49 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 103 | — |
| 1880 | 249 | +141.7% |
| 1890 | 1,160 | +365.9% |
| 1900 | 2,703 | +133.0% |
| 1910 | 2,043 | −24.4% |
| 1920 | 2,110 | +3.3% |
| 1930 | 2,012 | −4.6% |
| 1940 | 2,216 | +10.1% |
| 1950 | 2,308 | +4.2% |
| 1960 | 2,114 | −8.4% |
| 1970 | 1,910 | −9.6% |
| 1980 | 2,006 | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 1,841 | −8.2% |
| 2000 | 1,787 | −2.9% |
| 2010 | 1,727 | −3.4% |
| 2020 | 1,731 | +0.2% |
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2020 Census Information
According to the 2020 census, 1,731 people lived in Lake City. There were 744 households in the city.
Most of the people in Lake City were White, making up about 95.8% of the population. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Lake City was 49.2 years old. About 21.4% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 28.1% of the residents were 65 years old or older.
Economy and Jobs
Lake City has several businesses that help the local economy.
One interesting business is Dobson Pipe Organ Builders. They build and fix large pipe organs, which are musical instruments often found in churches.
The city also has many small businesses. These include a hardware store, places to eat, and a movie theater.
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital is the biggest employer in Lake City. It is a hospital with 25 beds and provides many jobs for the community.
Education in Lake City
Students in Lake City attend schools within the South Central Calhoun Community School District.
Before this, Lake City had its own school district. It later joined with other districts to form the current South Central Calhoun district.
See also
In Spanish: Lake City (Iowa) para niños
Images for kids
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The Rainbow Bridge, designed by James Barney Marsh, is located southwest of Lake City over the Raccoon River.
