Spanish Lake SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Spanish Lake summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Spanish Lake. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Missouri. Key points include:
The cost of living in Spanish Lake is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Spanish Lake is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Spanish Lake is $146,631.
The median income in Spanish Lake is $55,920.
Spanish Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Spanish Lake Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Spanish Lake | Missouri | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 92 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 62 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Spanish Lake, MO Weather
The average high in Spanish Lake is 65.4° and the average low is 47.1°.
There are 70.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.2 inches of precipitation each year with 15.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Spanish Lake |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Spanish Lake Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Spanish Lake
The current population in Spanish Lake is 17,873. The population has decreased 18.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,873 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 18,183 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 18,051 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 17,721 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 17,682 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 17,485 | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 18,048 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 18,511 | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 19,105 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 19,218 | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 19,652 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 19,959 | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 20,313 | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 21,086 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 21,803 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Spanish Lake
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Spanish Lake is:
14.1% White with 2,516 White residents.
80.3% African American with 14,353 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 110 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 74 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 593 Two Or More residents.
1.2% Hispanic with 216 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Spanish Lake | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14.1% | 76.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 80.3% | 10.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 5.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Spanish Lake
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Spanish Lake is 55.8% female with 9,976 female residents.
Spanish Lake is 44.2% male with 7,896 male residents.
| Gender | Spanish Lake | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.2% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Spanish Lake for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Spanish Lake completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Spanish Lake completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Spanish Lake completed high school / ged.
31.0% of adults in Spanish Lake completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Spanish Lake completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Spanish Lake completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Spanish Lake completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Spanish Lake completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Spanish Lake completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Spanish Lake | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Spanish Lake, Missouri
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6.9% of households in Spanish Lake earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Spanish Lake earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.5% of households in Spanish Lake earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.2% of households in Spanish Lake earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.1% of households in Spanish Lake earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.5% of households in Spanish Lake earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.3% of households in Spanish Lake earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.8% of households in Spanish Lake earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.6% of households in Spanish Lake earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.7% of households in Spanish Lake earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Spanish Lake | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.5% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.5% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.8% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.6% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 8.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)








