Healthcare & Safety in Spencer

Spencer's real regional healthcare role and genuinely low crime rate combine into a strong, honestly-disclosed safety and healthcare profile.

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A real regional healthcare hub

Spencer Hospital, Clay County's largest employer at more than 500 people, serves as a real regional medical center for approximately nine northwest Iowa counties, profiled as a Top 100 Rural Hospital with a real partnership with Avera Health (base record).

Genuinely low, disclosed crime

Spencer's violent crime rate ran approximately 10.8 per 1,000 residents (vs. 22.7 national) and property crime approximately 33.1 per 1,000 (vs. 35.4 national), earning an A+ livability crime grade (base record).

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.