Le Mars, Iowa

Population 9,765

Le Mars is located in Plymouth County, IA. The population is 9,765, making Le Mars the largest city in Plymouth County.

There are 6 public schools in Le Mars with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Le Mars is low , and there are 24 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Le Mars is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Le Mars property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Le Mars include America Township, Washington Township and Brunsville.

Le Mars Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 9.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.8%

Crime Rate

24.1% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 140
  • Violent Crimes: 240
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 299
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

44.90% Higher than national avg.
  • 24 offenders in Le Mars
  • 24.58 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

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

Unemployment

Low 2.3%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Le Mars, IA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Le Mars's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
1 Private School

Gehlen Catholic Schools

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21 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Le Mars, IA issued 21 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Le Mars, IA issued 27 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 27 permits, 25 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $534
  • 1 Bedroom: $610
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,050
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,088

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Environmental Hazards

9 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 18.72°
  • February 23.22°
  • March 38.08°
  • April 49.2°
  • May 61.79°
  • June 71.01°
  • July 75.85°
  • August 72.04°
  • September 63.2°
  • October 51.05°
  • November 38.18°
  • December 18.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Le Mars, IA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Le Mars, IA: $56,851

Unemployment

Unemployment in Le Mars is 2.3%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.71%
White Collar - 52.29%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Steve King

Neighborhood Info

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21 FCC Towers view all

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1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

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