Storm Lake, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
11,275 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,341 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$163,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$562 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$670 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Buena Vista County
4
Storm Lake Urban Area
4
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Buena Vista County
4
Storm Lake Urban Area
4
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 17
Feb 1 7 22
Mar 2 6 34
Apr 3 2 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 5 35
Dec 1 9 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 3, IA State House District 6, IA
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Schools

Storm Lake High School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Storm Lake Elementary
2 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Buena Vista University
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Northwestern College
50 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Northwest Iowa Community College
51 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Loring Hospital
19 miles, S • 4.1 star
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
20 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Eppley Airfield
99 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Joe Foss Field
101 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Des Moines International Airport
110 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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