Lake City, Iowa

Lake City: city in Iowa, USA

About

Lake City is a city located in the county of Calhoun in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,727 and a population density of 139 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 1,642 inhabitants.

The city was created 170 years ago in 1855.

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Location of Lake City on Iowa map.

Quick Facts about Lake City

Population 1,642 (2019)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Calhoun County
Postal code 51449
Phone Area Codes 712
Area 12.46 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.2675,-94.7339
Altitude 1,240 feet / 378 meters
Establishment January 01, 1856 (170 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 20:18:59 (18th April 2026)
Density 132 Pop. per km² as of 2019
Population growth -5.18% (2010-2019)
Weather 49℉ Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers 7-days weather
Calhoun County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Lake City Highlighted locator map image
Calhoun County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Lake City Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Lake City is located at 42°16'3"N 94°44'2"W (42.2674800, -94.7338700).

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Weather

49°F
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
17 to 22 mph NW Saturday

A chance of rain showers before 7am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Official website of Lake City

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Lake City decreased by 5.18% in 9 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,727 - census
2011 1,711 -0.94% estimation process
2012 1,691 -1.18% estimation process
2013 1,682 -0.54% estimation process
2014 1,670 -0.72% estimation process
2015 1,665 -0.3% estimation process
2016 1,673 0.48% estimation process
2017 1,660 -0.78% estimation process
2018 1,653 -0.42% estimation process
2019 1,642 -0.67% estimation process
Lake City zip code is 51449. County name: Calhoun, County fips: 19025
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Services and Civic Places in Lake City

1Lake City City Hall

105 N Center St, Lake City, IA 51449 View details

Phone: +17124643111

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Lake City, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
153524 Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge (IA) 50501

Closest post offices linked to Lake City.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Lake City Post Office Lake City (IA) 51449

Other places with the same name (11)

Other cities in Calhoun County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Calhoun County , IA.

City Name Population Title
Rockwell City 2,082 City in and county seat of Calhoun County, Iowa, United States
Manson 1,529 City in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States
Pomeroy 599 Human settlement in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States of America
Lohrville 337 Human settlement in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States of America
Farnhamville 335 Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
Somers 102 City in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States of America
Knierim 57 City in Iowa, United States
Rinard 48 Human settlement in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States of America
Jolley 37 Human settlement in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States of America
Yetter 31 Human settlement in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Lake City distances to largest Iowa cities