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Population in 2022: 116 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -23.7%
Males: 61  (53.2%)
Females: 55  (46.8%)
Median resident age:

60.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51451, 51453.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $21,263 (it was $25,750 in 2000)
Lanesboro:

$21,263
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,320 (it was $15,397 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $83,905 (it was $19,800 in 2000)
Lanesboro:

$83,905
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $75,605; detached houses: $75,279
March 2022 cost of living index in Lanesboro: 80.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 32.3%

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Ancestries: German (52.2%), Italian (17.4%), American (4.3%), Irish (4.3%), Scandinavian (4.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/30/1903

Elevation: 1149 feet

Land area: 0.74 square miles.

Population density: 156 people per square mile   (very low).

Lanesboro, Iowa map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Lanesboro city:

1.0% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (55.5 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (93.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (361.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lidderdale, IA (2.5 miles),
Lake City, IA (2.5 miles ),
Glidden, IA (3.0 miles ),
Lohrville, IA (3.1 miles ),
Ralston, IA (3.2 miles),
Auburn, IA (3.2 miles ),
Churdan, IA (3.4 miles ),
Carroll, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 42.18 N, Longitude: 94.69 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Lanesboro, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lanesboro, IA in 2022

Lanesboro satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $35,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Lanesboro, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (24.5%)
  • Health care (18.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (8.2%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.1%)
  • Beverage & tobacco products (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (32.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (12.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (12.9%)
  • Beverage & tobacco products (6.5%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (6.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (50.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (11.1%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (11.1%)
  • Metals & minerals, except petroleum, merchant wholesalers (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Social assistance (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Lanesboro, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.1%)
  • Therapists (4.1%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (12.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (12.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.5%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (6.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (16.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (11.1%)
  • Therapists (11.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (11.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.1%)

Average climate in Lanesboro, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Lanesboro-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 95% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.8 miles away from the Lanesboro city center killed one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 tornado 10.9 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lanesboro-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 212% 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 415.9 miles away from Lanesboro center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 250.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 218.2 miles away from the 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 276.1 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 473.4 miles away from Lanesboro 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 441.9 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 Carroll County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lanesboro topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lanesboro:

  • STEWART MEMORIAL HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; LAKE CITY, IA)
  • STEWART MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; LAKE CITY, IA)
  • SHADY OAKS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; LAKE CITY, IA)
  • NEW HOPE VILLAGE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • CARROLL HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • CARROLL AREA NURSING SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • IOWA HOSPICE LLC (Hospital, about 13 miles away; CARROLL, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lanesboro:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 33 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • Buena Vista University (about 42 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa State University (about 55 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 65 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 67 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 85 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 86 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lanesboro: Farmers Co-op Company Elevator (A), Lanesboro Fire Department and First Responders (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Lanesboro: United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Carroll 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:

1.9 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

53.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lanesboro:

Marital status in Lanesboro, IA
  • Never married: 17.3%
  • Now married: 57.8%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 1.7%
  • Divorced: 21.5%

For population 25 years and over in Lanesboro:

  • High school or higher: 87.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.4
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lanesboro, IA (based on Carroll County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic11,94314
Evangelical Protestant3,33618
Mainline Protestant2,86013
Other1961
None2,481-
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: 8
Carroll County:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Carroll County:

7.17 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Here:

10.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.7%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.4%
Iowa:

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

13.5%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Lanesboro:

55.8%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

41.3%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.4
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Lanesboro:

30.0%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Lanesboro:

7.5%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.5
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

22.2%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

47.7%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

85.7%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lanesboro, 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
Water Supply 0$0 1$729
Sewerage 0$0 1$496
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$1,324
Firefighters 0$0 30$447
Totals for Government 0$0 33$2,996

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $42,000 ($362.07)
    Local Fire Protection: $22,000 ($189.66)
    Sewerage: $15,000 ($129.31)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($94.83)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($86.21)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($60.34)
    General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($60.34)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($34.48)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($17.24)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($17.24)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($17.24)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $20,000 ($172.41)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $17,000 ($146.55)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($112.07)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $14,000 ($120.69)
    Solid Waste Management: $12,000 ($103.45)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $6,000 ($51.72)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($8.62)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $26,000 ($224.14)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $11,000 ($94.83)
  • Tax - Property: $39,000 ($336.21)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $17,000 ($146.55)
    Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($17.24)

Lanesboro government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $424,000 ($3655.17)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $424,000 ($3655.17)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $424,000 ($3655.17)
    End of Fiscal Year: $413,000 ($3560.34)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $131,000 ($1129.31)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lanesboro:

  • 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.)
  • KCIM (1380 AM; 1 kW; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lanesboro:

  • KWOI (90.7 FM; CARROLL, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KIKD (106.7 FM; LAKE CITY, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGRA (98.9 FM; JEFFERSON, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • KKRL (93.7 FM; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KTLB (105.9 FM; TWIN LAKES, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lanesboro:

  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 23Number of bridges
  • 233ft / 70.8mTotal length
  • 3,780Total average daily traffic
  • 516Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,780Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Lanesboro, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21900-1909
  • 21920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 61970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lanesboro, IA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • STATION, Farmer Coop St (Lat: 42.183861 Lon: -94.689417), Structure height: 53.3 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WNEX477,
    Assigned Frequencies: 959.862 MHz, 928.862 MHz, Grant Date: 10/30/1992, Expiration Date: 10/30/1997, Phone: (515) 432-8602

  • IA-LANESBORO-CN-1, Park St And 1st St (Lat: 42.184361 Lon: -94.688472), Type: Silo, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 48.7 m, Call Sign: WRXR785,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 06/22/2023, Expiration Date: 06/22/2033, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lanesboro, IA
  • 41.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Electricity
  • 11.1%Utility gas
  • 11.1%No fuel used
  • 5.6%Wood
  • 5.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lanesboro, IA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Lanesboro compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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