At a Glance
Median Income
$60,938
$30,898 per capita
Home Value
$380,800
Zillow: $565,534
Median Rent
$1,003/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
1,002/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spirit Lake a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spirit Lake residents earn a median household income of $60,938 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,898. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,717 business establishments, including 482 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spirit Lake is $380,800 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $565,534. Median rent is $1,003/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Spirit Lake reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,002/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.3% of adults in Spirit Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spirit Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population1,768
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density719/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,938
Per Capita$30,898
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$11,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
B
Home Value$380,800
Rent$1,003
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$565,534
Housing Units971
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent193/100K
Property1,002/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault193/100K
Burglary193/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,562/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.7 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation2,565 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Spirit Lake was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 482 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.