What are the schools like in Spicer, MN?

Spicer is served primarily by NEW LONDON-SPICER SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Spicer?

The median household income in Spicer, MN is $68,571 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Spicer, MN?

Spicer has an average high temperature of 20.3°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.2 inches.

Spicer, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Spicer, MN affordable or expensive?

Spicer's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Spicer is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $258,600 and the median rent is $770 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Spicer, MN?

Spicer has a violent crime rate of 300.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 986.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Spicer, MN a Good Place to Live?

Spicer is a small town of 1,190 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $68,571 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Spicer stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Spicer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Spicer city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.1

Spicer's overall cost of living index is 96.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Spicer costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Spicer, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$258,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$770	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,571	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Spicer's violent crime rate is 300.9 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

300.9 /100k

Property Crime

986.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Spicer is served primarily by NEW LONDON-SPICER SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Spicer, MN	National Avg
School District	NEW LONDON-SPICER SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Spicer sees average highs of 20.3°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 31.4 inches of annual precipitation and 50.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Spicer, MN
Average High — January	20.3°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	31.4"
Annual Snowfall	50.2"

Demographics

Metric	Spicer, MN	National Avg
Population	1,190	—
Median Age	47.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New London, MN 4 mi Kandiyohi, MN 7 mi Willmar, MN 10 mi Atwater, MN 10 mi Regal, MN 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Spicer

Spicer, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56288

Spicer vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spicer, MN affordable or expensive?

Spicer's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Spicer roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $258,600 and median rent is $770/month.

What is the crime rate in Spicer, MN?

Spicer's violent crime rate is 300.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 986.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Spicer?

Public schools in Spicer are operated by NEW LONDON-SPICER SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 26.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Spicer, MN a good place to live?

Spicer, MN has a population of 1,190, a median household income of $68,571, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Spicer?

Spicer averages 20.3°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.4 inches with about 50.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Spicer?

Spicer, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56288.

What is the population of Spicer?

The population of Spicer, Minnesota is 1,190 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Spicer?

Key numbers for living in Spicer: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $258,600, median household income $68,571, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spicer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.