Lester, IA
Living in Lester
Bikeability26
Walkability66
Commute80
Public Transit27
Affordability84
Public Safety93
Airports15
Hospitals86
Colleges33
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Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
278Population+8 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+16 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate38%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$3.2k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked7%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$142kMedian Home Value+$43k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$125 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached91%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas66%
Utility gas11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lester
United States45
Iowa35
Lyon County8
Property Crime in Lester
United States48
Iowa43
Lyon County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lester
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding42
Tornado21
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lester, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lester, IA
Hills Christian School
6 miles, N
Inwood Christian School
11 miles, SW
Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School
12 miles, SE
Doon Christian School
13 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lester, IA
Augustana University
21 miles, W
University of Sioux Falls
21 miles, W
National American University-Sioux Falls
23 miles, W
Dordt University
26 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lester, IA
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital
8 miles, E
Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center-Cah
15 miles, SW
Hegg Memorial Health Center
17 miles, S
Sanford Luverne Medical Center
17 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lester, IA
Joe Foss Field
23 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
72 miles, S
Eppley Airfield
149 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
173 miles, NW