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Spencer, IA
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Population: 11,292
Home Price: $139,100
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Overview
Spencer is a small city in the state of Iowa with a population of 11,292. Spencer has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
17.5 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Spencer, IA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Spencer
Iowa
United States
Per Capita Income
$29,743
$30,483
$32,693
Median Household Income
$45,313
$60,214
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
4.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Spencer
Iowa
United States
Median Age
40.8
42.5
42.3
Gender
Spencer
Iowa
United States
Male
47.4%
50.2%
49.8%
Female
52.6%
49.8%
50.2%
Race
Spencer
Iowa
United States
White
93.9%
94.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
0.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.7%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
1.0%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.0%
3.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Spencer
Iowa
United States
Median Home Price
$139,100
$109,187
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$641
$525
$801
Family Households
42.1%
42.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.0%
32.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
64.1%
79.6%
72.9%
Renters
35.9%
20.4%
27.1%
Education
Spencer
Iowa
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.6%
5.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
34.4%
34.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.2%
22.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
12.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
17.0%
13.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Spencer
Iowa
United States
Mathematics
78.5%
71.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
78.5%
70.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Spencer
Iowa
United States
Murder
0.0
1.0
3.0
Rape
54.5
46.6
38.0
Robbery
9.1
13.1
40.7
Assault
0.0
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Spencer
Iowa
United States
Burglary
381.5
311.2
336.1
Theft
1226.4
1237.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
54.5
121.6
167.1
Arson
0.0
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Spencer, IA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
beer
hot dogs
pizza
cheese
bbq
bacon
catering
delicious
taco bell
bbq joint
fake meat
grilled cheese
drinks
pasta
chili
meats
snack
veggies
booze
basketball
college basketball
football
womens sports
college football
golf
country music
fantasy football
video games
teams
athletefootball
soccer
nfl
baseball
coaches
morningside college
nba
wrestling
sports entertainment
softball
arts culture
fine arts
performing arts
ceramics
graphic design
giftware
comic
collection
creative
library
nft
gallery
visual
comics
collectibles
nature
canvas
architecture
animation
poetry
spending time
video games
packers brewers badgers
fast cars
collector
anime
action figures
muscle cars
tv shows
books
toys
harleys
comics
outdoors
collectibles
gaming
pokmon
fulltime
camping
adventures
sports
arts culture
music videos
video production
sports entertainment
arts
local news
tv
performing arts
tv shows
drama
classic rock
creative
celebrity
corporate
celebrity gamers
gaming
marketing
hospitality
programming
lakes
sports
summer
winter
hot tub
arts
warm weather
amusement park
space
pool
youth leagues
beach
waterpark
visitors
indoor
birding
biking
nature
patio
facilities
black friday
car wash
local businesses
deals
local walmart
gift card
gas station
farmers market
dealership
toys
giftware
self checkout
gift certificates
shelves
repair shop
walmart
hyvee
dollar tree
private sellers
upholstery
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