Storm Lake, IA

Iowa · Buena Vista County

Storm Lake is a small city in Iowa with a population of 11,275. Residents earn $58,341 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

11,275 Population 2,076/sq mi density

$58,341 Median Income $28,947 per capita

$163,600 Home Value $173,576 Zillow

$830 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

393 Violent Crime/100K 1,620 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$58,341 median income, 2.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$163,600 home value, $830/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

393 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)

C+

Education

2.5 / 5.0

18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Haunted Places Near Storm Lake, IA

2 reported haunted locations found near Storm Lake, IA.

Name	Description
Buena Vista University	McAllister Cottage - This location on College Ave, has been the home of six Buena Vista University Students who repeatedly saw, from their back porch, the spirit of a woman. Strange occurrences of lights turning on and off, as well as strange smells and hot musty drafts have also been encountered. The second McAllister cottage has since been demolished and made a parking lot.
Swope Hall 305	The ghosts name is Mary. Died of lead posening causing her to go crazy and jump out of the third floor window of her house that used to be located in the same location as Swope Hall Room 305. Likes to open and close doors, even when locked, and will open and close the closet doors of that room. Also will venture into other rooms and play pranks, especially with electrical equipment. - *Note: There is a false rumor around the college that she was a student and jumped out the window of 305, or ...

Name

Description

Buena Vista University

McAllister Cottage - This location on College Ave, has been the home of six Buena Vista University Students who repeatedly saw, from their back porch, the spirit of a woman. Strange occurrences of lights turning on and off, as well as strange smells and hot musty drafts have also been encountered. The second McAllister cottage has since been demolished and made a parking lot.

Swope Hall 305

The ghosts name is Mary. Died of lead posening causing her to go crazy and jump out of the third floor window of her house that used to be located in the same location as Swope Hall Room 305. Likes to open and close doors, even when locked, and will open and close the closet doors of that room. Also will venture into other rooms and play pranks, especially with electrical equipment. - *Note: There is a false rumor around the college that she was a student and jumped out the window of 305, or ...

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