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Spirit Lake, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Dickinson County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
5,469
Population
1,210/sq mi density
$73,627
Median Income
$41,566 per capita
$218,400
Home Value
$321,161 Zillow
$885
Median Rent
20.2% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
589
Violent Crime/100K
1,413 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,627 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,400 home value, $885/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
589 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Spirit Lake experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 41.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,461 ft (445 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4167°N, 95.1131°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dickinson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 76 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in |
Spirit Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").