What are the schools like in Lake Panorama, IA?

Lake Panorama is served primarily by Panorama Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Lake Panorama?

The median household income in Lake Panorama, IA is $123,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Lake Panorama, IA?

Lake Panorama has an average high temperature of 29.7°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.8 inches.

Lake Panorama, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lake Panorama, IA affordable or expensive?

Lake Panorama's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lake Panorama is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $421,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lake Panorama, IA?

Crime rate data for Lake Panorama is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Lake Panorama, IA a Good Place to Live?

Lake Panorama is a small town of 866 in Iowa, with a median household income of $123,313 . Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Lake Panorama stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Lake Panorama is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lake Panorama city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.7

Lake Panorama's overall cost of living index is 92.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lake Panorama costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lake Panorama, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$421,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$123,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Lake Panorama is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Lake Panorama is served primarily by Panorama Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lake Panorama, IA	National Avg
School District	Panorama Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lake Panorama sees average highs of 29.7°F in January and 85.1°F in July, with 37.1 inches of annual precipitation and 32.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lake Panorama, IA
Average High — January	29.7°F
Average High — July	85.1°F
Annual Precipitation	37.1"
Annual Snowfall	32.8"

Demographics

Metric	Lake Panorama, IA	National Avg
Population	866	—
Median Age	56.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	6.5%	22.2%
65 and over	35.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Panora, IA 3 mi Yale, IA 4 mi Guthrie Center, IA 6 mi Bagley, IA 9 mi Linden, IA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Lake Panorama

Lake Panorama, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50216

Lake Panorama vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Panorama, IA affordable or expensive?

Lake Panorama's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lake Panorama roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $421,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Lake Panorama, IA?

Crime data for Lake Panorama is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Lake Panorama?

Public schools in Lake Panorama are operated by Panorama Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 36.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lake Panorama, IA a good place to live?

Lake Panorama, IA has a population of 866, a median household income of $123,313, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lake Panorama?

Lake Panorama averages 29.7°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.1 inches with about 32.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lake Panorama?

Lake Panorama, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50216.

What is the population of Lake Panorama?

The population of Lake Panorama, Iowa is 866 with a median age of 56.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lake Panorama?

Key numbers for living in Lake Panorama: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $421,600, median household income $123,313, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Panorama side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.