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
(2020)
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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 city in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States, founded in 1856. The population was 1,731 at the time of the 2020 census. The sign coming into town proudly proclaims that Lake City has "Everything but a Lake."
History
Lake City was founded in 1856. Lake City took its name from Lake Creek. The town experienced growth with the advent of the railroad in 1881. On June 9, 1954, the city was struck by an F4 tornado, killing one. On July 14, 2021, the city was struck by an EF3 tornado.
Geography
Lake City is located at 42°16′7″N 94°44′9″W / 42.26861°N 94.73583°W (42.268646, −94.735699).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.81 square miles (12.46 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,727 people, 757 households, and 451 families residing in the city. The population density was 359.0 inhabitants per square mile (138.6/km2). There were 846 housing units at an average density of 175.9 per square mile (67.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 757 households, of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. Of all households 37.1% were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.74.
The median age in the city was 49.1 years. Residents under 19 composed of 20.2% of the city; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 26.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.
Economy
Dobson Pipe Organ Builders, which manufacturers and restores pipe organs, is located in Lake City.
Lake City also has many small businesses, including a hardware store, fitness center, restaurants, shopping and a theatre. Stewart Memorial Community Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, is the largest employer in Lake City with 291 employees.
Education
Lake City is within the South Central Calhoun Community School District.
It was a part of the Lake City Community School District until July 1, 1993, when it merged into the Southern Cal Community School District, which, in turn, merged into South Central Calhoun on July 1, 2014.
In 2007, the Southern Cal district closed the Lincoln Elementary School building and later sold it for $22,000 to a private individual.
See also
In Spanish: Lake City (Iowa) para niños
