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Spirit Lake is a city in the United States, with a population of 5,518 in July 2026. The city had 3 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$911 per month and the median home value was US$215,100. There were 30 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population5,525people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,885EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent800.7EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.06%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,728offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 9% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Spirit Lake?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Spirit Lake.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 67.5%, and the vacancy rate was 5.73% in July 2026. 33.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Spirit Lake recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$911/month4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent33.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)5.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,413 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)862.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent800.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes64 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Spirit Lake a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 47–65%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student59%strong on cost, weak on work · range 49–69%
Family70%strong on family, weak on cost · range 61–79%
Retirement54%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 43–65%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 89 of 5,525 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$65,720 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Spirit Lake is 3.1%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income65,720 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband65.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription88.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet9.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet7.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,885 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,474 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate3.06 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Spirit Lake?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,474 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,785of €2,729 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,729
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €863
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,785
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Spirit Lake Salary needed to live in Spirit Lake

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Spirit Lake. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Spirit Lake. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher94.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Schools3 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents12.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents30 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,777 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Spirit Lake when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSpirit Lake highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Spirit Lake highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Spirit Lake1,728
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,728 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents588.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes9 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time13.43 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work3.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportRTL3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport5 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Spirit Lake. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Spirit Lake.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -4.22 · Feb -1.72 · Mar 5.5 · Apr 14 · May 20.83 · Jun 26.11 · Jul 28.11 · Aug 26.67 · Sep 23.28 · Oct 15.56 · Nov 6.17 · Dec -1.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00135493 (MILFORD 4 NW)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -13.61 · Feb -11.33 · Mar -4.67 · Apr 1.78 · May 8.72 · Jun 14.72 · Jul 16.89 · Aug 15.56 · Sep 11 · Oct 3.61 · Nov -4.17 · Dec -10.44 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00135493 (MILFORD 4 NW)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -9.11 · Feb -6.89 · Mar 0.222 · Apr 7.5 · May 14.39 · Jun 20.39 · Jul 22.61 · Aug 21.17 · Sep 17 · Oct 9.33 · Nov 0.889 · Dec -6.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 20.83 · Feb 21.34 · Mar 42.42 · Apr 85.6 · May 116.6 · Jun 128 · Jul 96.77 · Aug 88.9 · Sep 73.91 · Oct 60.71 · Nov 37.85 · Dec 24.89 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00134561 (LAKE PARK 3SSE)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading86.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.57 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation679 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.39 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature8.8 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-7.87 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Rochester ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Gatineau (Canada) ±1.4 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.9 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±2.0 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.8 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.8 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.34 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents89 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density471.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population5,525 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics5,569 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value215,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Owner-occupied homes67.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Labour force participation rate70.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad1.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.88 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage75.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance1.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher26.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available91.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,017 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home9.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans86.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Spirit Lake

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Estherville as a Spirit Lake alternative in the same region

22 km away, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 585 Estherville vs 1,728 Spirit Lake−66%
  • Unemployment: 1.1% Estherville vs 3.1% Spirit Lake−63%
  • Foreign residents: 2.4% Estherville vs 1.3% Spirit Lake+78%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,521 Estherville vs €2,885 Spirit Lake−13%
  • Nearest airport: 7.0 km Estherville vs 5.0 km Spirit Lake+40%
  • Residents: 5,807 Estherville vs 5,525 Spirit Lake+5%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,474 Estherville vs €3,474 Spirit Lakesame level
Full comparisonMore about Estherville

Plainfield as a Spirit Lake alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 600 km, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 5,525 Spirit Lake+806%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.3% Spirit Lake+356%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,885 Spirit Lake+67%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,728 Spirit Lake−57%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 5.0 km Spirit Lake+80%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.1% Spirit Lake+23%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,474 Spirit Lakeno percentage
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Spirit Lake

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Spirit Lake, nearest in population first.

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New Carlisle5,525 residentsSpring Grove5,526 residentsUlysses5,524 residentsArcher Lodge5,522 residentsWhite City5,522 residentsHidden Valley5,529 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Spirit Lake?

The median gross salary is 3,474 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Spirit Lake?

The unemployment rate is 3.06 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Spirit Lake?

Police recorded 1,728 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Spirit Lake?

The published population is 5,525 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Spirit Lake?

89 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Spirit Lake a good place to live?

Spirit Lake may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Spirit Lake?

Estherville is near Spirit Lake. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median owner-occupied home value api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00134561 (LAKE PARK 3SSE) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
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  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  16. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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