At a Glance
Median Income
$76,406
$44,603 per capita
Home Value
$278,500
Zillow: $399,826
Median Rent
$825/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
13.7% smoking rate
How Spicer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spicer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spicer a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spicer residents earn a median household income of $76,406 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,603. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spicer is $278,500 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $399,826. Median rent is $825/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
25.6% of adults in Spicer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spicer has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,222
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,002/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,406
Per Capita$44,603
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$1,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$278,500
Rent$825
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$399,826
Housing Units650
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,812/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain31.4 in/yr
Elevation1,171 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Spicer was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.