Iowa Lakes, IA relocation guide
Moving to Twin Lakes, IA
$561,500Median home value
Calhoun CountyArea
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About Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes is a tiny lake community in Calhoun County built around North and South Twin Lakes — fishing and boating lakes in farm country. It's a quiet, seasonal-leaning spot; Fort Dodge, 25 minutes east, is the nearest city. Homes are lake cottages and modest houses; the Iowa Great Lakes are an hour north for bigger water.
Home prices in Twin Lakes
The median home value in Twin Lakes is $561,500.
Top places in Twin Lakes
- North and South Twin Lakes — fishing and boating
- Manson — nearby town services
- Iowa Great Lakes (Okoboji) — ~1.25 hr north
- Fort Dodge — dining and shopping, ~25 min
Commuting from Twin Lakes
- Fort Dodge is about 25 minutes east.
- Des Moines is roughly 1.5 hours southeast.
- No rail; rural Iowa.
Twin Lakes FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Twin Lakes, IA?
The median home value in Twin Lakes is $561,500. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Twin Lakes, IA?
Fort Dodge is about 25 minutes east.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.