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Le Mars, IA

Founded 1869Plymouth CountyElev. 376 m
Population
10,597
Median home
$202,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Le Mars

Le Mars is home to roughly 10,597 residents. Le Mars was founded in 1869 and sits in Plymouth County. The median age is 39.1 and the median household income is $72,381. Homes carry a median value of $202,200, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83.3%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
10,597
Median age
39.1
Median household income
$72,381
Per-capita income
$38,065
Poverty rate
8.9%
High-school grad or higher
94.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
Unemployment
1.5%
Avg. commute
16.1 min
Work from home
2.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White83.3%
Hispanic or Latino9.9%
Black5.3%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving27.5%
Management, business, science & arts26.2%
Sales & office20.6%
Service16.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$202,200
Median gross rent
$908/mo
Owner-occupied
62.2%
Median year built
1975
Households
4,356
Avg. household size
2.38

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Le Mars has 6 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading77%
Math87%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Individualized Learning CenterHighGrades 9–12
Le Mars High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Le Mars Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Clark Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Franklin Elementary SchoolElementary
Kluckhohn Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime39% below national
Le Mars236
Iowa280
United States386
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime63% below national
Le Mars726
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 57% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Le Mars Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Le Mars.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Plymouth County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Le Mars is in Plymouth County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Le Mars was founded in 1869 and sits in Plymouth County. Elevation ~376 m.

Map of Le Mars
Le Mars, IA
Where Le Mars is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Plymouth County CourthouseLe Mars Public LibrarySt. George's Episcopal ChurchTonsfeldt Round BarnLe Mars Central High School
Notable people from Le Mars
Thomas E. StarzlClyde KluckhohnPaul RustGregory KellyKeith KnudsenDon L. ShortDave GuntherJohn SpenkelinkCarole FarleyRoger C. Schultz
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Nearby cities
Sioux (23 mi)Storm Lake (51 mi)Spencer (57 mi)Carroll (83 mi)Fort Dodge (103 mi)Council Bluffs (108 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Le Mars, IA (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Le Mars, Iowa.

Scott Christopher Edisun, 57
Le Mars · Plymouth County · 51031
AKA Thomas Edisun, Scott Edisun

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Le Mars — frequently asked

What is the population of Le Mars, Iowa?
Le Mars has a population of about 10,597, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Le Mars?
The median home value in Le Mars is $202,200, and the median gross rent is $908/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Le Mars safe? What is the crime rate?
Le Mars Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 236 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Le Mars face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Plymouth County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, ice storm.
How many schools are in Le Mars?
Le Mars has 6 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Le Mars?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Le Mars. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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