City profile
Le Mars, IA
Plymouth County · Population 10,640
Le Mars is a town in Plymouth County, IA with about 10,640 residents and a typical home value near $219,000. It is 60 miles from Sioux Falls, SD, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
19°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$219,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,452
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
83
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.43%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.8%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.94%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 49/100
Top hazards: Hail, Drought, Landslide
Nearest major airport
103 mi to Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 22% Democratic / 77% Republican
Community
Population
10,640
Black population
5.5%
County
Plymouth County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, derechos
Highlights
- About 10,640 residents
- Typical home value about $219,000
- 60 miles from Sioux Falls, SD
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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