La Porte City, Iowa

Population 2,554

La Porte City is located in Black Hawk County, IA. The population is 2,554, making La Porte City the 6th largest city in Black Hawk County.

There are 2 public schools in La Porte City with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for La Porte City is low , and there are 4 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in La Porte City is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date La Porte City property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near La Porte City include Big Creek Township, Spring Creek Township and Bruce Township.

La Porte City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 5.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 74.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.8%

Crime Rate

0.67% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 273
  • Violent Crimes: 378
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 610
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

13.53% Higher than national avg.
  • 4 offenders in La Porte City
  • 15.66 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

0 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Moderate 3.0%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in La Porte City, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates La Porte City's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of La Porte City, IA issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of La Porte City, IA issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $620
  • 1 Bedroom: $710
  • 2 Bedrooms: $890
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,180
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,490

Zip Codes

50651

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Environmental Hazards

0 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    La Porte City, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    La Porte City, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 16.05°
  • February 21.8°
  • March 36.22°
  • April 48°
  • May 60.79°
  • June 70.33°
  • July 74.27°
  • August 70.96°
  • September 62.22°
  • October 50.12°
  • November 38.1°
  • December 25.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for La Porte City, IA

Earthquakes
La Porte City, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
La Porte City, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
La Porte City, IA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
La Porte City, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in La Porte City, IA: $51,047

Unemployment

Unemployment in La Porte City is 3.0%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.72%
White Collar - 53.28%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Rod Blum

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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6 Cemeteries view all

4 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in La Porte City, IA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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