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Spirit Lake, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Dickinson County County
Spirit Lake, IA
At a Glance
How Spirit Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spirit Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Spirit Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Spirit Lake residents earn a median household income of $73,627 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,566. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spirit Lake is $218,400 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,161. Median rent is $885/month, with 20.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Spirit Lake reports 589 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,413/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.0% of adults in Spirit Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spirit Lake has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.