Storm Lake, IA
Living in Storm Lake
Bikeability76
Walkability89
Commute100
Public Transit48
Affordability95
Public Safety35
Airports28
Hospitals80
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+201 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-7% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian18%
Black4%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian3%
Education
Less than high school34%
High school graduate26%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$9.8k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
13 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation43%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office16%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked12%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$121kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$573Median Monthly Rent+$142 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K6%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas66%
Crime
Violent Crime in Storm Lake
United States45
Iowa35
Buena Vista County46
Property Crime in Storm Lake
United States48
Iowa43
Buena Vista County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Storm Lake
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding23
Tornado14
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Storm Lake, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Storm Lake, IA
Pocahontas Catholic School
27 miles, E
Zion-St John Lutheran School
34 miles, NW
Sacred Heart School
35 miles, N
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
36 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Storm Lake, IA
Buena Vista University
1 miles, W
Northwestern College
50 miles, NW
Dordt University
58 miles, NW
Morningside College
60 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Storm Lake, IA
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
1 miles, W
Loring Hospital
19 miles, SE
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
19 miles, NW
Mental Health Institute
21 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Storm Lake, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
63 miles, W
Eppley Airfield
99 miles, S
Joe Foss Field
101 miles, NW
Des Moines International Airport
110 miles, SE