Spencer, IA

Living in Spencer

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 43
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 91
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Colleges 31
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Schools 98
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Residents

11k Population -141 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate36%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$4.9k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year -10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office24%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$129k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$589 Median Monthly Rent +$195 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity38%
LP gas1%
Utility gas61%

Crime

Violent Crime in Spencer

United States45
Iowa35
Clay County17

Property Crime in Spencer

United States48
Iowa43
Clay County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 1 8
Feb 21 1 6
Mar 33 2 6
Apr 47 3 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 49 2 0
Nov 33 1 5
Dec 19 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Spencer

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado15
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Spencer, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Spencer, IA

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Sacred Heart School
0 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Spencer, IA

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Northwestern College
47 miles, W
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Dordt University
51 miles, W
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Waldorf University
77 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Spencer, IA

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Airports

Airports near Spencer, IA

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Joe Foss Field
85 miles, W
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Eppley Airfield
133 miles, S
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