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Storm Lake, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buena Vista County County
Storm Lake, IA
At a Glance
How Storm Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Storm Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Storm Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Storm Lake residents earn a median household income of $58,341 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,947. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 610 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Storm Lake is $163,600 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,576. Median rent is $830/month, with 21.1% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Storm Lake reports 393 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,620/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Storm Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 70.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Storm Lake has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.