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Wall Lake, IA
City in Sac County, Iowa.
Population
725
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
633
ZIP codes
0
Wall Lake and its ZIP codes
Wall Lake at a glance
- Wall Lake is about 11 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,875, 4% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,700 (38% below Iowa) and median rent is $637 a month.
Local data for Wall Lake, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wall Lake, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,875
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$128,700
Median rent
$637/mo
Homeownership
84.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
48.9
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (224), Irish Americans (61), Mexican Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sac County. PPP loans are for Wall Lake.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,330
2,954 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,296
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.9M
FY 2026, $8,342 per person
How people get to work
Wall Lake, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled16.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wall Lake, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
469
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wall Lake, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Wall Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake ViewCity | 3.6 mi | 2.1 |
| BredaCity | 8.3 mi | 0.7 |
| OdeboltCity | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| AuburnCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Sac CityCity | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| ArcadiaCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| KironCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| WestsideCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| YetterCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| EarlyCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| ArthurCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| VailCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| LyttonCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| DeloitCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| NemahaCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| CarrollCity | 18 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wall Lake, IA in?
- Wall Lake is in Sac County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Wall Lake, IA?
- About 725 people live in Wall Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wall Lake?
- Nearby places include Lake View (3.6 mi), Breda (8.3 mi), Odebolt (8.8 mi), Auburn (11 mi), Sac City (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023