Spirit Lake, IA
Living in Spirit Lake
Bikeability12
Walkability34
Commute100
Public Transit18
Affordability89
Public Safety67
Airports28
Hospitals95
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.1kPopulation+320 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+14% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate24%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector63%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office18%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$156kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$623Median Monthly Rent+$202 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas71%
Crime
Violent Crime in Spirit Lake
United States45
Iowa35
Dickinson County22
Property Crime in Spirit Lake
United States48
Iowa43
Dickinson County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Spirit Lake
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding27
Tornado14
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Spirit Lake, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Spirit Lake, IA
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
18 miles, S
Immanuel Lutheran School
18 miles, N
Sacred Heart School
19 miles, S
St Johns Lutheran School
25 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Spirit Lake, IA
Buena Vista University
54 miles, S
Northwestern College
56 miles, SW
Dordt University
58 miles, SW
Martin Luther College
69 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Spirit Lake, IA
Lakes Regional Healthcare
1 miles, W
Avera Holy Family Hospital
14 miles, E
Sanford Jackson Medical Center
15 miles, N
Spencer Municipal Hospital
18 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Spirit Lake, IA
Joe Foss Field
82 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
95 miles, SW
Rochester International Airport
135 miles, E