Census ACS · #906 μSA
Storm Lake Metro Area
The Storm Lake, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has 20,684 residents. The median household income is $66,564 and the median home value is $146,900.
20,684
Population
36
People / sq mi
$66,564
Median Income
$146,900
Median Home Value
The Storm Lake CBSA covers 575 sq mi of land at 36.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
Economy & Income
$66,564
Median Household Income
$33,083
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$146,900
Median Home Value
$835
Median Rent
72.5%
Homeownership
Education
80.5%
High School+
22.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
6.3%
Work From Home
14.7 min
Avg Commute
18.7%
Foreign Born
Storm Lake spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Storm Lake, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 20,684 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #906 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Storm Lake metro area is $66,564, with a per capita income of $33,083.
The Storm Lake, Ia CBSA spans the state of Iowa.
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Data for the Storm Lake, Ia CBSA (44740) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
The poverty rate is what most separates Storm Lake from the typical metro area: 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 20,684 residents, Storm Lake is a metro area in IA.
The typical household here earns about $66,564, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US metro areas: a poverty rate of just 5.3%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $146,900, with typical rent around $835.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 22.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.