Spirit Lake, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,130
Unemployment
0.4%
Poverty
8.2%
Median Home
$163,600
Median Income
$52,664
Median Rent
$859
Spirit Lake SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
7
Diversity
3
Safety
6
Amenities
7
Education
8.5
Commute
10
Spirit Lake, IA Crime Report
102
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,965.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-16.21%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Spirit Lake / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 102 | 1,965.7 | 2,001.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 19 | 366.2 | 303.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 29.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 308.3 | 229.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 83 | 1,599.5 | 1,698.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 18 | 346.9 | 371.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 59 | 1,137.0 | 1,130.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 115.6 | 197.1 | 246.0 |
Spirit Lake, IA Cost Of Living
93
Spirit Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
Spirit Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Spirit Lake | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 72 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 99 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Spirit Lake in Iowa
Map Of Spirit Lake, IA
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Population over time in Spirit Lake
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,130 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 5,021 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 4,967 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 4,992 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 4,948 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 4,916 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 4,895 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 4,830 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 4,798 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 4,749 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Spirit Lake
| Race | Spirit Lake | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 85.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.3% | 3.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 6.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Spirit Lake
| Gender | Spirit Lake | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Spirit Lake for adults over 25
| Education | Spirit Lake | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Spirit Lake, Iowa
| Income | Spirit Lake | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.6% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.9% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.3% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.6% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.4% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.2% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
