Spencer, Iowa

Population 11,204

Spencer is located in Clay County, IA. The population is 11,204, making Spencer the largest city in Clay County.

There are 5 public schools in Spencer with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Spencer is very low , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Spencer is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Spencer property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Spencer include Riverton Township, Sioux Township and Summit Township.

Spencer Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 6.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.5%

Crime Rate

31.05% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 55
  • Violent Crimes: 64
  • Robbery: 9
  • Burglary: 382
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

40.68% Lower than national avg.
  • 9 offenders in Spencer
  • 8.03 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

9 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.7%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Spencer, IA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Spencer's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
2 Private Schools

Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School

Sacred Heart School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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9 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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10 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Spencer, IA issued 10 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 10 permits, 8 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Spencer, IA issued 40 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $510
  • 1 Bedroom: $591
  • 2 Bedrooms: $768
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,050
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,261

Zip Codes

51301

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Environmental Hazards

9 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Spencer, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.22 Average
    Spencer, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 13.83°
  • February 19.1°
  • March 34.22°
  • April 46.35°
  • May 61.79°
  • June 68.74°
  • July 74.02°
  • August 70.18°
  • September 61.38°
  • October 49.12°
  • November 35.02°
  • December 18.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Spencer, IA

Earthquakes
Spencer, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Spencer, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Spencer, IA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Spencer, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Spencer, IA: $45,559

Unemployment

Unemployment in Spencer is 2.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.97%
White Collar - 60.03%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Steve King

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

4 Cemeteries view all

9 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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