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Spencer
  • Town in Iowa

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade C minus
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

editorial

Spencer is a town in Iowa with a population of 11,292. Spencer is in Clay County. Living in Spencer offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Spencer and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Spencer are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$139,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$709
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    36%
  • Own
    64%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    9.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    82.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    9.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    255.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    948.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    174
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    21%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    38%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Spencer

Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$45,313
National
$69,021

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