Is Spirit Lake a good place to retire?
Spirit Lake can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.
Open the fuller city picture
Move from the overview into the factors that usually decide whether Spirit Lake deserves a deeper look.
Everyday picture
Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.
Cost & Budget
Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)
estimated
$3,904
Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)
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$2,900
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- Housing
- $1,529
- Utilities
- $97
- Food
- $522
- Transportation
- $752
Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)
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$4,216
Typical 1BR Rent
city
$890
Cost Pressure
estimated
Poor
Healthcare Access
city
Poor
Hospitals Nearby
city
2
Primary Care Access
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Poor
Pharmacy Convenience
estimated
Poor
Quality of Life
Safety
estimated
3.5 / 5 · Good
Violent Crime Level
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Low Violent Crime
Property Crime Level
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Low Property Crime
Climate Comfort
estimated
3.1 / 5 · Good
Summer Heat
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5 / 5 · Excellent
Winter Comfort
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1.4 / 5 · Poor
Air Quality
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4.6 / 5 · Excellent
Walkability
city
1.4 / 5 · Poor
Internet Speed
city
264 Mbps
Age 50+
city
38.9% · Strong 50+ presence