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Storm Lake, IA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Declan C.

Rent in Storm Lake getting crazy

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 4.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 11,275, Storm Lake is a small town. Homes are going for about $163,600 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is s...

0 replies 7 upvotes housing
Declan C.

Life in Storm Lake as a young professional

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $58,341 in Storm Lake. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Storm Lake sits at 393.1 per 100K. The suburbs are where m...

2 replies 14 upvotes living
Brooklyn Myers

First time home buyer in Storm Lake

Hey, I'm a 44-year-old marketing manager and Rent is about $830/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

2 replies 5 upvotes housing
Brooklyn Myers

Should I move to Storm Lake or stay in Cleveland?

Hey folks, We have two kids and With a population of 11,275, Storm Lake is a small town. Household incomes average around $58,341 in Storm Lake. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think?

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Declan C.

Affordable areas near Storm Lake?

Homes are going for about $163,600 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me know your thoughts. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing te...

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Walter J.

Healthcare options in Storm Lake?

First post here. Household incomes average around $58,341 in Storm Lake. The median home value here is around $163,600, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $830 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It'...

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raised_ezra68

Rent in Storm Lake getting crazy

My partner and I are Median household income is $58,341, which feels about average for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life...

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Asher Kelly

Anyone else love living in Storm Lake?

Hello, I'm originally from Tucson and Median household income is $58,341, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. What would you do?

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Alexander A.

Working remotely from Storm Lake

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $58,341 in Storm Lake. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

13 replies 6 upvotes jobs
raised_ezra68

Rent in Storm Lake getting crazy

Hello, The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $830/month for a decent place. With a population of 11,275, Storm Lake is a small town. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $163,600, which is actually reasonable. T...

13 replies 9 upvotes housing
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