West Okoboji, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 310 (69% urban, 31% rural).
Population change since 2000: -28.2%
Males: 134  (43.3%)
Females: 176  (56.7%)
Median resident age:

64.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51351.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,381 (it was $32,083 in 2000)
West Okoboji:

$67,381
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $69,123 (it was $24,853 in 2000)

West Okoboji city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $582,407 (it was $176,000 in 2000)
West Okoboji:

$582,407
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $957,540; detached houses: $955,374

Median gross rent in 2022: $2,014.

March 2022 cost of living index in West Okoboji: 96.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.4%

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Ancestries: German (38.0%), Norwegian (16.8%), English (16.2%), Irish (10.6%), Danish (3.9%), Dutch (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/17/1924

Elevation: 1404 feet

Land area: 1.24 square miles.

Population density: 250 people per square mile   (very low).

West Okoboji, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $6,128 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $5,094 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (80.0 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (145.8 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (394.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Milford, IA (1.3 miles ),
Wahpeton, IA (1.3 miles ),
Arnolds Park, IA (1.3 miles ),
Okoboji, IA (1.7 miles ),
Spirit Lake, IA (2.4 miles ),
Orleans, IA (2.7 miles ),
Fostoria, IA (2.7 miles ),
Terril, IA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 43.35 N, Longitude: 95.16 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

Distribution of median household income in West Okoboji, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in West Okoboji, IA in 2022
West Okoboji satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 6 buildings, average cost: $212,100
  • 2021: 8 buildings, average cost: $202,900
  • 2020: 8 buildings, average cost: $77,200
  • 2019: 15 buildings, average cost: $90,400
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $372,800
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $700,000
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $166,700
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $578,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $578,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $578,000
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $333,300
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $433,000
  • 2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $465,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $236,700
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $152,500
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $152,500
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $152,500
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $152,500
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $118,800
  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $163,500
Number of permits per 10,000 West Okoboji, IA residents
Average permit cost in West Okoboji, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +166 (+62.4%).
Most common industries in West Okoboji, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (13.2%)
  • Construction (9.8%)
  • Health care (8.8%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.9%)
  • Educational services (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.1%)
  • Health care (7.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.6%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (5.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.3%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (19.4%)
  • Health care (9.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.8%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.2%)
  • Social assistance (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.7%)
Most common occupations in West Okoboji, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Top executives (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (13.2%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (9.2%)
  • Top executives (6.6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Lawyers (5.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.2%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)

Average climate in West Okoboji, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

West Okoboji-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 68% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.2 miles away from the West Okoboji city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.8 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

West Okoboji-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 156% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 166.2 miles away from West Okoboji center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 220.5 miles away from West Okoboji center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 193.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 170.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 488.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 168.8 miles away from West Okoboji center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dickinson County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
West Okoboji topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near West Okoboji:

  • MILFORD NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; MILFORD, IA)
  • WARNER DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; SPIRIT LAKE, IA)
  • HILLTOP CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; SPIRIT LAKE, IA)
  • LAKES REGIONAL HEALTHCARE Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; SPIRIT LAKE, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; SPIRIT LAKE, IA)
  • LAKES HOSPICE LLC (Hospital, about 6 miles away; SPIRIT LAKE, IA)
  • LAKE PARK CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LAKE PARK, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Okoboji:

  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 17 miles; Estherville, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,311)
  • Buena Vista University (about 50 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 77 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • South Central College (about 80 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 81 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 83 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 83 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: White Oaks Campground (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in West Okoboji include: Marble Shaft Monument (1), Garlock Slough Wildlife Management Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: Wheelers Beach (A), Bay View Beach (B), Maywood Beach (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Dickinson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.4% of all households

For population 15 years and over in West Okoboji:

Marital status in West Okoboji, IA
  • Never married: 13.3%
  • Now married: 66.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.7%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

For population 25 years and over in West Okoboji:

  • High school or higher: 97.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 38.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for West Okoboji, IA (based on Dickinson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,14213
Catholic4,3402
Evangelical Protestant2,02910
Other71
None4,149-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Here:

2.40 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Dickinson County:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Here:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 39
This county:

23.40 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Dickinson County:

27.2%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Dickinson County:

14.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

61.4%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
West Okoboji:

68.6%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
West Okoboji:

27.0
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.5%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
West Okoboji:

8.2%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.4
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

35.7%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
West Okoboji:

68.8%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

84.0%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of West Okoboji, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

West Okoboji government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $136,000 ($438.71)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $239,000 ($770.97)
    Regular Highways: $132,000 ($425.81)
    Solid Waste Management: $73,000 ($235.48)
    Local Fire Protection: $60,000 ($193.55)
    Financial Administration: $45,000 ($145.16)
    Parks and Recreation: $27,000 ($87.10)
    Central Staff Services: $18,000 ($58.06)
    General - Other: $14,000 ($45.16)
    General Public Buildings: $12,000 ($38.71)
    Police Protection: $9,000 ($29.03)
    Libraries: $8,000 ($25.81)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($6.45)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $61,000 ($196.77)
    Other - Solid Waste Management: $17,000 ($54.84)
    Other - Police Protection: $9,000 ($29.03)
    Other - Libraries: $8,000 ($25.81)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $126,000 ($406.45)

West Okoboji government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $98,000 ($316.13)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $18,000 ($58.06)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $278,000 ($896.77)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $36,000 ($116.13)
  • Tax - Property: $511,000 ($1648.39)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $64,000 ($206.45)
    Public Utilities Sales: $11,000 ($35.48)
    Other License: $6,000 ($19.35)

West Okoboji government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,137,000 ($3667.74)

Strongest AM radio stations in West Okoboji:

  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • KICD (1240 AM; 1 kW; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Okoboji:

  • KUOO (103.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KJIA (88.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING INC)
  • K210CG (89.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP)
  • KUQQ (102.1 FM; MILFORD, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • K249DL (97.7 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: LAKES AREA CHRISTIAN RADIO)
  • KILR-FM (95.9 FM; ESTHERVILLE, IA; Owner: JACOBSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOJI (90.7 FM; OKOBOJI, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KICD-FM (107.7 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KLLT (104.9 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWOA-FM (95.1 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KRAQ (105.7 FM; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINNESOTA)
  • KTFG (102.9 FM; SIOUX RAPIDS, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)

TV broadcast stations around West Okoboji:

  • K55FL (Channel 55; SPENCER, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K07TY (Channel 7; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: NOBLES BROADCASTING CO., LTD.)
  • K33AB (Channel 33; SIBLEY, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K23FO (Channel 23; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K57GE (Channel 57; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K53EV (Channel 53; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K41EG (Channel 41; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERAL RURAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
  • K45EH (Channel 45; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K51EN (Channel 51; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
  • K59FN (Channel 59; JACKSON, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
  • K61GE (Channel 61; JACKSON, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
  • K15EB (Channel 15; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

West Okoboji fatal accident list:

Jul 9, 1978 02:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 14.2mTotal length
  • 1,380Total average daily traffic
  • 172Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,380Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in West Okoboji)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • MS03NP341, 415 Terrace Park Blvd. (Lat: 43.345028 Lon: -95.150972), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 39.6 m, Overall height: 43.3 m, Call Sign: WRJK437,
    Assigned Frequencies: 18115.0 MHz, 18115.0 MHz, 18115.0 MHz, 18115.0 MHz, 18115.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/15/2020, Expiration Date: 09/15/2030, Cancellation Date: 05/16/2023, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in West Okoboji, IA
  • 58.7%Utility gas
  • 23.9%Electricity
  • 16.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in West Okoboji, IA
  • 50.0%Electricity
  • 45.7%Utility gas
  • 4.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


West Okoboji compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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