Dickinson County

MyTownView tracks 10 municipalities in Dickinson County, Iowa. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

10Municipalities
17,990Residents
55Articles
40Upcoming Events
$68,020Avg. Median Income
$318,140Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 23Parks Marina in Okoboji holds annual ‘Boatloads of Toys’ fundraiserOkobojiApr 22Fire in Arnolds Park, Iowa, on April 21Arnolds ParkApr 18$67 million updates coming to Okoboji school districtOkobojiApr 18Arnolds Park Amusement Park introduces new attractions for 2026Arnolds ParkApr 17‘It feels like home’ — how one Okoboji woman is helping women find connectionOkobojiApr 17$67 million updates coming to Okoboji school districtOkobojiApr 12Okoboji McDonald’s hosts food driveOkobojiApr 12Candidate for Iowa governor, Brad Sherman, makes stop in Spirit LakeSpirit LakeApr 9City of Arnolds Park no longer allowing commercial docks in residential areasArnolds ParkApr 6New ride coming to Arnolds Park Amusement ParkArnolds ParkMar 31Spirit Lake man seeks help after fire destroys home and business equipmentSpirit LakeMar 12Everyday Iowa - RHCR Theatre Company presents Superior DonutsSuperiorMar 5Spirit Lake house fire draws multi-department response, ammunition ignites during blazeSpirit LakeFeb 16Harris-Lake Park opens new elementary school after boiler failure in old buildingLake ParkJan 30Madrid man charged after alleged assault in OkobojiOkoboji

Upcoming Events

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APR27

RECYCLING

7:00 AM
West Okoboji
APR27

RECYCLING

7:00 AM
West Okoboji
MAY11

City Council Meeting

5:30 PM
West Okoboji
MAY11

City Council Meeting

5:30 PM
West Okoboji
MAY25

RECYCLING

7:00 AM
West Okoboji
MAY25

RECYCLING

7:00 AM
West Okoboji
JUN8

City Council Meeting

5:30 PM
West Okoboji
JUN8

City Council Meeting

5:30 PM
West Okoboji

Rankings in Dickinson County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1Spirit LakeDickinson+0.9%
2MilfordDickinson-0.1%
3Lake ParkDickinson-0.6%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1Lake ParkDickinson6.22%
2Spirit LakeDickinson19.35%
3MilfordDickinson21.19%
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Source: Iowa Department of Management

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1Lake ParkDickinson96 / 100
2Spirit LakeDickinson88 / 100
3MilfordDickinson87 / 100
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Source: Iowa Department of Management

Municipalities

Arnolds Park

Pop. 922Income $84,659Homes $438,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Lake Park

Pop. 1,184Income $73,977Homes $168,800
City (Mayor-Council)

Milford

Pop. 3,311Income $60,571Homes $218,400
City (Mayor-Council)

Okoboji

Pop. 969Income $59,167Homes $299,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Orleans

Pop. 527Income $66,058Homes $573,200
City (Mayor-Council)

Spirit Lake

Pop. 5,518Income $73,627Homes $215,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Superior

Pop. 111Income $59,432Homes $82,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Terril

Pop. 290Income $42,917Homes $95,500
City (Mayor-Council)

Wahpeton

Pop. 443Income $86,667Homes $495,500
City (Mayor-Council)

West Okoboji

Pop. 418Income $73,125Homes $593,800
City (Mayor-Council)