CallataGuidesStorm Lake, IA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Storm Lake, IA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 20,8162024 est.
- Establishments
- 491CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Storm Lake, IA at a glance
The Storm Lake, IA micropolitan area covers 1 county in Iowa and had 20,816 residents in July 2024, down 0.0% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 891st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 889th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Buena Vista County, IA | 20,816 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Storm Lake, IA
County Business Patterns counted 491 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 8,855 people in mid-March with $403.8 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 18.0 employees per establishment. 56.4% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (83), other services (except public administration) (58), and construction (54).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 83 | 1,140 | $30,600,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 58 | 196 | $6,368,000 |
| Construction (23) | 54 | 216 | $12,886,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 46 | 1,090 | $56,395,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 38 | 234 | $16,631,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 36 | 655 | $11,717,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 32 | 104 | $5,053,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 29 | 160 | $10,872,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 27 | 170 (high noise) | $12,124,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 26 | 3,661 (high noise) | $198,706,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 15 | 56 (high noise) | $2,073,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 15 | 303 (high noise) | $9,670,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 10 | 57 (high noise) | $1,734,000 |
| Information (51) | 7 | 69 (high noise) | $2,269,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 5 | 20 (high noise) | $2,329,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 49 (high noise) | $4,745,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 4 | 671 | $19,221,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Storm Lake, IA's businesses compare
Storm Lake, IA has 23.6 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 4.1% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 18.0 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $45,596 (33.3% below the U.S. $68,342). 56.4% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.1% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 275 | 56.4% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 93 | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 63 | 12.9% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 42 | 8.6% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 15 | 3.1% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Storm Lake, IA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 31 have a published Census count in Storm Lake, IA. The largest are insurance agencies and brokerages (20), full-service restaurants (10), and law offices (9). Relative to population, insurance agencies and brokerages are the most over-represented: 96.1 per 100,000 residents against 39.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 20 | — | — |
| Full-service restaurants | 10 | 147 | 14.7 |
| Law offices | 9 | 40 | 4.4 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 9 | 44 | 4.9 |
| Electrical contractors | 8 | — | — |
| Limited-service restaurants | 8 | 212 | 26.5 |
| Residential remodelers | 7 | 22 | 3.1 |
| Landscaping services | 7 | 30 | 4.3 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 7 | 15 | 2.1 |
| Beauty salons | 7 | 27 | 3.9 |
| Chiropractic offices | 6 | 13 | 2.2 |
| General automotive repair shops | 6 | 38 | 6.3 |
| Drinking places | 6 | 29 | 4.8 |
| Funeral homes and funeral services | 6 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 5 | — | — |
| Physician practices | 5 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 5 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 5 | 316 | 63.2 |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 4 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 4 | 10 | 2.5 |
| Used car dealers | 4 | 28 | 7.0 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 4 | 39 | 9.8 |
| Hotels and motels | 4 | — | — |
| Nursing care facilities | 3 | 230 | 76.7 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 3 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Storm Lake, IA
The area's named cities and towns have 20 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 712 has the most (100%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 712 | 20 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake, IA | 11,627 | 712 | 8 |
| Alta, IA | 2,039 | 712 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Storm Lake, IA business
The comparison below uses 18 users, the rounded average establishment size in Storm Lake, IA. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $449.10 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $540.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. On Callata the same 18 people cost $359.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $359.00 | $4,308.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $342.00 | $4,104.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $414.00 | $4,968.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $449.10 | $5,389.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $486.00 | $5,832.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $540.00 | $6,480.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Storm Lake, IA
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
If you already have a number in Storm Lake, IA, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Storm Lake, IA?
712, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Storm Lake, IA area?
491 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Storm Lake, IA?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 18-person team that is $359.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $449.10 a month (checked September 28, 2026).