SpicerMN
A town of 1,222. Public schools that outperform most of Minnesota.
What makes Spicer stand out
The 2 things Spicer does most differently from other towns.
1,222 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Spicer’s report card
Now in Spicer
Be the first to start the conversation.
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Spicer. Another town gets a different order.
Spicer’s public schools outperform 84% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Spicer’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 84% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Meadows Learning Center | PK | 26 | Not graded |
Healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Spicer beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Spicer | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 8.5% |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Spicer has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Most working residents commute out of Spicer
Most working residents leave Spicer for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Willmar (46%), New London (5%) and Litchfield (2%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Where working residents work
A typical Spicer home is worth about $400K
The typical Spicer home is worth about $400,000, up 2.5% in a year, 14% above the Minnesota typical home.
Typical home value
6% of Spicer is conserved land
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Saulsbury Beach | — | 2 |
| 2. Spicer Outdoor Rink | — | 2 |
About Spicer
City in Minnesota, United States
Spicer is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States situated on Green Lake. As of the 2020 census, Spicer had a population of 1,112. Sibley State Park and many surrounding lakes are nearby.
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- Population
- 1,112
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,171 ft
- ZIP code
- 56288
- Area code
- 320