Spencer, IA
Living in Spencer
Bikeability32
Walkability43
Commute97
Public Transit31
Affordability93
Public Safety81
Airports23
Hospitals91
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation-141 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate36%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$4.9k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office24%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$129kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$589Median Monthly Rent+$195 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
LP gas1%
Utility gas61%
Crime
Violent Crime in Spencer
United States45
Iowa35
Clay County17
Property Crime in Spencer
United States48
Iowa43
Clay County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Spencer
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado15
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Spencer, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Spencer, IA
Sacred Heart School
0 miles, N
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
2 miles, NE
Emmetsburg Catholic School
24 miles, E
Sanborn Christian School
26 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Spencer, IA
Buena Vista University
35 miles, S
Northwestern College
47 miles, W
Dordt University
51 miles, W
Waldorf University
77 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Spencer, IA
Spencer Municipal Hospital
0 miles, NE
Lakes Regional Healthcare
19 miles, N
Palo Alto County Hospital
23 miles, E
Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Spencer, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
81 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
85 miles, W
Eppley Airfield
133 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
135 miles, SE