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Crime in Storm Lake summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Storm Lake. Key points include:
There were 226 total crimes in Storm Lake in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Storm Lake is 1,966.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Storm Lake is 287.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Storm Lake is 1,679.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Storm Lake is -7.22% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Storm Lake Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Storm Lake / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 226 | 1,966.2 | 1,540.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 33 | 287.1 | 243.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 34.8 | 18.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 25 | 217.5 | 187.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 193 | 1,679.1 | 1,296.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 32 | 278.4 | 199.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 151 | 1,313.7 | 962.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 87.0 | 135.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Storm Lake summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Storm Lake. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Iowa. Key points include:
The cost of living in Storm Lake is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Storm Lake is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Storm Lake is $177,022.
The median income in Storm Lake is $62,765.
Storm Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Storm Lake Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Storm Lake | Iowa | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 80 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 89 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Storm Lake, IA Weather
The average high in Storm Lake is 57.4° and the average low is 36.6°.
There are 55.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.5 inches of precipitation each year with 36.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Storm Lake |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 55.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 36.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Storm Lake Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Storm Lake
The current population in Storm Lake is 11,428. The population has increased 10.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,428 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 11,275 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 11,194 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 11,166 | 6.3% |
| 2020 | 10,508 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 10,558 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 10,672 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 10,738 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 10,768 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 10,814 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 10,743 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 10,652 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 10,541 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 10,437 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 10,357 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Storm Lake
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Storm Lake is:
33.1% White with 3,779 White residents.
3.8% African American with 431 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.
12.7% Asian with 1,457 Asian residents.
4.1% Hawaiian with 463 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 69 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 245 Two Or More residents.
43.5% Hispanic with 4,969 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Storm Lake | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33.1% | 82.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.8% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 12.7% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 4.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 43.5% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Storm Lake
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Storm Lake is 51.7% female with 5,905 female residents.
Storm Lake is 48.3% male with 5,523 male residents.
| Gender | Storm Lake | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Storm Lake for adults over 25
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19.0% of adults in Storm Lake completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Storm Lake completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Storm Lake completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Storm Lake completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Storm Lake completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Storm Lake completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Storm Lake completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Storm Lake completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Storm Lake completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Storm Lake | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 19.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Storm Lake, Iowa
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2.9% of households in Storm Lake earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Storm Lake earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.7% of households in Storm Lake earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.9% of households in Storm Lake earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.6% of households in Storm Lake earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.3% of households in Storm Lake earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Storm Lake earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.7% of households in Storm Lake earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.4% of households in Storm Lake earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.3% of households in Storm Lake earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Storm Lake | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.9% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.6% | 11.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.3% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.7% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.4% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.3% | 8.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
