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Lakeside, IA
City in Buena Vista County, Iowa.
Population
563
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,488
ZIP codes
0
Lakeside and its ZIP codes
Lakeside at a glance
- Lakeside is about 43 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $106,250 a year, 42% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $246,400 (18% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,206 a month.
Local data for Lakeside, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakeside, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$106,250
Poverty rate
2.7%
Median home value
$246,400
Median rent
$1,206/mo
Homeownership
81.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.2%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
13.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (250), German Americans (99), Irish Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buena Vista County. PPP loans are for Lakeside.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,480
10,291 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,087
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$126M
FY 2026, $6,042 per person
How people get to work
Lakeside, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled24.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 13.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakeside, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
646
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 9°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakeside, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
Cities near Lakeside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Storm LakeCity | 2 mi | 5.4 |
| AltaCity | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| TruesdaleCity | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| NemahaCity | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| NewellCity | 8.7 mi | 1.3 |
| SchallerCity | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| EarlyCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| VarinaCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| RembrandtCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| GalvaCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| AureliaCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Albert CityCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Sac CityCity | 16 mi | 4.9 |
| FondaCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| Sioux RapidsCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| MarathonCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakeside, IA in?
- Lakeside is in Buena Vista County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Lakeside, IA?
- About 563 people live in Lakeside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakeside?
- Nearby places include Storm Lake (2 mi), Alta (7.5 mi), Truesdale (7.7 mi), Nemaha (8.4 mi), Newell (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023