Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake: city in Iowa.
About
Storm Lake is a city located in the county of Buena Vista in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,600 and a population density of 776 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,438 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Storm Lake
| Population | 10,438 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Postal code | 50588 |
| Phone Area Codes | 712 |
| Area | 13.66 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.6411,-95.2097 |
| Altitude | 1,421 feet / 433 meters |
| Capital city | Storm Lake is capital of Buena Vista County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1873 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 13:47:03 (15th October 2026) |
| Density | 764 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.53% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 55℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Storm Lake is located at 42°38'28"N 95°12'35"W (42.6410900, -95.2097200).
Storm Lake map
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Weather
Rain showers. Cloudy. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Storm Lake
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Storm Lake decreased by 1.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,600 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,644 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,772 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,823 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,871 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,779 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,717 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,596 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,416 | -1.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,322 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,438 | 1.12% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Storm Lake
1Storm Lake City Hall
620 Erie St, Storm Lake, IA 50588 View details
Phone: +17127328000 | Website available
People born in Storm Lake (15)
People born in Storm Lake, including writer Janet Dailey, US Representative for Iowa Steve King, basketball player-coach Ben McCollum, .
More notable people
- C. J. Griffith (American football coach (1877-1937)) he was born in 09/04/1877
- Edmund B. Gregory (United States general) he was born in 04/07/1882
- Gary Worthan (American politician) he was born in 11/01/1954
- George B. French (actor (1883-1961)) he was born in 14/04/1883
- Joe Decker (American baseball player) he was born in 16/06/1947
- Steve Kettering (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1943
- Nate Bjorkgren (American basketball coach and basketball player) he was born in 12/06/1975
- Robert L. Knudsen (American photographer) he was born in 01/01/1929
- Matt Koch (American baseball player) he was born in 02/11/1990
- Julie Gutz (baseball player (1926-)) she was born in 04/12/1926
- Mary Foley Benson (American entomologist and scientific illustrator) she was born in 02/04/1905
- Grace Cameron (American actress) she was born in 01/08/1879
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Storm Lake, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153001 | Buena Vista University | Storm Lake (IA) | 50588 |
Closest post offices linked to Storm Lake.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Storm Lak Post Office | Storm Lake (IA) | 50588 |
Other cities in Buena Vista County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buena Vista County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Alta | 1,916 | City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Storm Lake distances to largest Iowa cities