Housing by town in Dickinson County, Iowa
Dickinson County, Iowa has 10 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $922 (±$31) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $844 in 2015–2019 (+9.2%; Down after inflation).
West Okoboji has the highest median gross rent ($2,000) and Arnolds Park the lowest ($485).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $922 (±$31)
- Households that rent
- 22.5%
- Median household income
- $75,432
- Places
- 10
Cities, towns and townships in Dickinson County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnolds Park | $485 | 8.6% | $86,833 | $438,900 | $3,836 |
| Lake Park | $872 | 8.9% | $74,500 | $168,800 | $1,704 |
| Milford | $887 | 29.9% | $63,369 | $218,400 | $2,308 |
| Okoboji | $942 | 32.5% | $73,000 | $299,300 | $3,340 |
| Orleans | — | 8.1% | $74,750 | $573,200 | $4,492 |
| Spirit Lake | $911 | 32.5% | $65,720 | $215,100 | $2,262 |
| Superior | — | 2.2% | $75,625 | $82,900 | $900 |
| Terril | $625 | 14.2% | $43,889 | $95,500 | $917 |
| Wahpeton | $850 | 20.7% | $107,917 | $495,500 | $4,264 |
| West Okoboji | $2,000 | 42.6% | $66,250 | $593,800 | $3,857 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,150 | $38,550 | $61,700 |
| 2 people | $26,450 | $44,050 | $70,500 |
| 3 people | $29,750 | $49,550 | $79,300 |
| 4 people | $33,050 | $55,050 | $88,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,500 | $95,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $63,900 | $102,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,300 | $109,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,700 | $116,300 |
How the places in Dickinson County rank across Iowa
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Crime reported to police in Dickinson County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 | 129 | 98 | 573 | 17,107 | 2 of 3 |
| 2025 | 15 | 89 | 83 | 490 | 16,924 | 2 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Dickinson County recorded 15 violent and 83 property crimes, 89 and 490 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 93% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Dickinson County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson County Sheriff's Office | 11,355 | 6 | 19 |
| Spirit Lake Police Department | 5,569 | 9 | 64 |
| Arnolds Park Police Department | 1,240 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Dickinson County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51360 | 8,653 | $935 | $271,700 | $75,882 | 24.7% |
| 51351 | 4,988 | $906 | $273,100 | $73,824 | 25.8% |
| 51347 | 1,470 | $887 | $201,600 | $82,750 | 9.1% |
| 51355 | 1,048 | $942 | $421,100 | $72,262 | 28.7% |
| 51331 | 935 | $497 | $448,800 | $89,167 | 10.7% |
| 51364 | 803 | $625 | $156,900 | $66,875 | 7.2% |
| 51363 | 111 | — | $82,900 | $75,625 | 2.2% |
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Questions about Dickinson County
What is the crime rate in Dickinson County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Dickinson County recorded 89 violent and 490 property crimes per 100,000 residents (15 violent and 83 property crimes in all).
Which place in Dickinson County has the highest rent?
West Okoboji has the highest median gross rent, $2,000 (±$717) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Dickinson County has the lowest rent?
Arnolds Park has the lowest median gross rent, $485 (±$136) a month.
What is the median rent in Dickinson County, Iowa?
The median gross rent in Dickinson County is $922 (±$31) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickinson County, Iowa
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickinson County, Iowa
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Dickinson County, IA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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