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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

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityFort Dodge, Iowa66 miles away · 24,837 residents.

About Spencer

Spencer is a city and the county seat of Clay County, Iowa, situated at the confluence of the Little Sioux and Ocheyedan rivers. The community of approximately 11,400 hosts the annual Clay County Fair, which attracts over three hundred thousand visitors, and was famously home to the world-renowned library cat Dewey Readmore Books. Public education is served by the Spencer Community School District.

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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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