Spirit Lake, IA Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Ian James Feb 18, 2026

Job hunting in Spirit Lake -tips?

Hi all, Median household income is $73,627, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $73,627 in Spirit Lake. Crime rate is something to consider -Spirit Lake sits at 588.6 per 100K. With a population of 5,469, Spirit Lake is a small town. Honestly, I think it's a grea...

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Claire Jan 17, 2026

Moving to Spirit Lake for work -advice?

Hey everyone, I'm a 50-year-old electrician and With a population of 5,469, Spirit Lake is a small town. Is this normal for Spirit Lake?

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Ian James Oct 3, 2025

The good and bad of living in Spirit Lake

Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $73,627 in Spirit Lake. You can expect to pay around $885 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 5,469 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is...

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Ian James Feb 28, 2025

What I wish I knew before living in Spirit Lake

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and With a population of 5,469, Spirit Lake is a small town. Median household income is $73,627, which feels about average for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you sugges...

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