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Spencer, IA

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Population
11,218
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,320 ft
Median Home Value
$184,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$805/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$59,667
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Spencer

Located in northwest Iowa where the Little Sioux and Ocheyedan rivers meet, Spencer has a friendly small-town feel with all the conveniences of a regional hub. Home to roughly 11,000 residents, the town offers quiet neighborhoods, scenic trails along the water, and an easy daily commute. It is also just a twenty-minute drive south of the Iowa Great Lakes, making weekend getaways and lake days effortless.

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Downtown Spencer is full of character, featuring walkable streets, local shops, and beautifully preserved Art Deco buildings. The community stays active year-round with a strong local theater group and neighborhood events, highlighted every September by the famous Clay County Fair, one of the biggest county fairs in the country. Between the solid public schools, expansive park system, and close-knit community, Spencer is a great place to put down roots.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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