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Lakota, IA

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Population
259
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,144 ft
Median Home Value
$49,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$436/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityAlbert Lea, Minnesota41 miles away · 18,217 residents.

About Lakota

Lakota is a city in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States. The 2020 census counted 267 residents. Prior to 1919, the town was known as Germania. The present town of Lakota was originally named Germania. Lakota makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Lakota is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place. The original town site of Germania was surveyed and filed for record by the Northern Iowa Land and Town Lot Company, August 26, 1892.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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