Storm Lake
City in Buena Vista County, Iowa
Storm Lake is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, with 11,269 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,421 ft (433 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakeside, 2.0 miles SE.
- 11,269residents (2020 Census)
- 1,421 ftelevation · 433 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.1 km²
- 2,076 / sq mipopulation density
- 50588ZIP code
About Storm Lake
Storm Lake is a city in and the county seat of Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 11,269 in the 2020 census, an increase from 10,076 in the 2000 census. It has one of the only cities in Iowa with a non-white majority population.
Located along the northern shore of Storm Lake, the city is home to King's Pointe Waterpark Resort, the Living Heritage Tree Museum, the Santa's Castle holiday attraction, and Buena Vista University, a private university. Housing a large Tyson Foods meatpacking plant, the town is responsible for some 3.5% of pork production in the United States.
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Living in Storm Lake
- Median household income
- $62,765
- Median home value
- $172,200
- Median rent
- $898/mo
- Median age
- 30.9
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Storm Lake had 11,269 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,269 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,076 per sq mi (802 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Storm Lake at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,269 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.43 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6430° N, 95.1965° W |
| ZIP code | 50588 |
| Official website | stormlake.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1975630 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Storm Lake
- Lakeside2.0 mi SE
- Alta5.8 mi W
- Truesdale6.0 mi N
- Newell10.1 mi E
- Nemaha10.4 mi SE
- Schaller11.3 mi SW
- Rembrandt12.7 mi N
- Early12.8 mi S
- Aurelia13.1 mi W
- Galva14.7 mi SW
- Varina15.2 mi E
- Albert City15.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Storm Lake
What county is Storm Lake in?
Storm Lake is in Buena Vista County, Iowa.
What is the population of Storm Lake, IA?
11,269 people lived in Storm Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Storm Lake, IA?
The ZIP code of Storm Lake is 50588.
What is the elevation of Storm Lake?
1,421 feet (433 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Storm Lake?
Lakeside (2.0 mi), Alta (5.8 mi), Truesdale (6.0 mi), Newell (10.1 mi), Nemaha (10.4 mi).
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