Spencer Community School District, IA
Living in Spencer CSD
Bikeability29
Walkability40
Commute97
Public Transit28
Affordability91
Public Safety82
Airports23
Hospitals91
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+403 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate36%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$3.9k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$132kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$568Median Monthly Rent+$173 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units4%
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 197916%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas57%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Spencer CSD
United States45
Iowa35
Clay County17
Property Crime in Spencer CSD
United States48
Iowa43
Clay County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
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 CSD
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado17
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Spencer Community School District, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Spencer Community School District, IA
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
3 miles, NW
Sacred Heart School
3 miles, NW
Emmetsburg Catholic School
21 miles, E
Sanborn Christian School
28 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Spencer Community School District, IA
Buena Vista University
34 miles, S
Northwestern College
49 miles, W
Dordt University
54 miles, W
Waldorf University
74 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Spencer Community School District, IA
Spencer Municipal Hospital
3 miles, NW
Lakes Regional Healthcare
20 miles, N
Palo Alto County Hospital
21 miles, E
Avera Holy Family Hospital
24 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Spencer Community School District, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
82 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
88 miles, W
Eppley Airfield
132 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
132 miles, SE