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Bayard, Iowa

Bayard is a city in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 405 in the 2020 census, a decline from 536 in 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Bayard was platted in 1882.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.46 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 471 people, 202 households, and 121 families living in the city. The population density was 1023.9 PD/sqmi. There were 232 housing units at an average density of 504.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 202 households, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.1% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 39.8 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.3% male and 46.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 536 people, 221 households, and 135 families living in the city. The population density was 1,124.9 PD/sqmi. There were 244 housing units at an average density of 512.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.07% White, 0.19% Native American, 0.19% Asian, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population.

There were 221 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 29.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,444, and the median income for a family was $32,344. Males had a median income of $27,143 versus $16,477 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,073. About 16.8% of families and 23.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.3% of those under age 18 and 20.6% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Allen Long was elected mayor in 2015 and will serve until 2019.

Thomas Wardyn was elected mayor in 2020 and will serve until 2024

Education
It is in the Coon Rapids–Bayard Community School District. The district was established on July 1, 1988, by the merger of the Bayard and Coon Rapids school districts.

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Guthrie Center, Iowa

Guthrie Center is a city in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States, along the South Raccoon River. The population was 1,593 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Guthrie County.

Guthrie Center is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Guthrie Center was platted in 1856. It was named for Capt. Edwin B. Guthrie who was the first justice of the peace at Fort Madison, fought as a volunteer in the Mexican War and, on June 20, 1847, was wounded defending material and more than $350,000 in gold and silver coin. The railroad was built through the settlement in 1879. Guthrie Center was incorporated in 1880.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.47 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Guthrie Center has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,569 people, 677 households, and 387 families residing in the city. The population density was 635.2 PD/sqmi. There were 796 housing units at an average density of 322.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 677 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 44.9 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 25.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,668 people, 726 households, and 453 families residing in the city. The population density was 676.0 PD/sqmi. There were 830 housing units at an average density of 336.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.32% White, 0.06% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 1.02% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 726 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.80.

Age spread: 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 26.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,714, and the median income for a family was $42,308. Males had a median income of $30,446 versus $21,940 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,662. About 6.3% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Guthrie Center Community School District operates public schools:
 * Guthrie Center Elementary School
 * AC/GC High School

Under a grade-sharing arrangement with the Adair–Casey Community School District, students attend AC/GC Junior High School in Adair.

Notable people

 * James Ellison, actor
 * Bridget Flanery, actress
 * Jim Flanery, Creighton University women's basketball coach
 * Coleman Griffith, pioneer of sports psychology
 * Jack Laughery (1935–2006), CEO of Hardee's from 1975 to 1990
 * John Taggart, poet

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Jamaica, Iowa

Jamaica is a city in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 195 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Jamaica was platted in 1882.

A local historian named Bruce F. Towne published a short book entitled "Bricks on the Chimney", which discusses the origins and history of Jamaica. Towne was a local grocery store owner for several decades, a business founded by his father in the early 1900s. In March 1921, Maylen M. Heater was Jamaica's first traffic victim when his car overturned just west of town. He was the vice president of his father's bank. On July 4, 1919, Clarence Kinney and his son Guy tragically drowned in the high waters of the Raccoon River near the old saw mill. In 1921, the local garage was destroyed by fire when a local resident believed his Model T was leaking gas. He crawled under the automobile and lit a match, which resulted in an explosion. In the 1930s, the flu epidemic killed several local residents.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.46 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 224 people, 97 households, and 57 families residing in the city. The population density was 487.0 PD/sqmi. There were 109 housing units at an average density of 237.0 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 2.7% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.3% of the population.

There were 97 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 41.7 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 237 people, 102 households, and 57 families residing in the city. The population density was 518.1 PD/sqmi. There were 114 housing units at an average density of 249.2 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 98.73% White, 1.27% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27% of the population.

There were 102 households, out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.1% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,417, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,850. About 8.8% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.3% of those 65 or over.

Economy
A 6000 sqft recording studio, Sound Farm, where Slipknot & The Envy Corps recorded their 2008 albums All Hope is Gone and Dwell, is located in Jamaica.

Education
Panorama Community School District serves the community. The district formed on July 1, 1989, as a merger of the Panora-Linden and Y-J-B school districts.

Arts and culture
Near to Jamaica is an octagon barn built in 1881, one of seven in Iowa to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The metal band Slipknot filmed the music video for "Psychosocial" here. They also recorded their fourth album All Hope Is Gone here.

Government
LaDonna Kennedy was elected mayor in 2015 but resigned in January 2019 after being arrested on charges related to marijuana found growing in her basement.

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Menlo, Iowa

Menlo is a city in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 345 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Menlo was laid out in 1869. Menlo was first called "The Switch" and then "Guthrie Switch", but it was finally renamed Menlo in order to prevent confusion with Guthrie Center.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 353 people, 147 households, and 91 families living in the city. The population density was 751.1 PD/sqmi. There were 161 housing units at an average density of 342.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 147 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 365 people, 144 households, and 101 families living in the city. The population density was 779.7 PD/sqmi. There were 161 housing units at an average density of 343.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.36% White, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 144 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $27,813 versus $21,058 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,990. About 5.2% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Menlo is within the West Central Valley Community School District. The district was established on July 1, 2001 by the merger of the Stuart-Menlo Community School District and the Dexfield Community School District. The former was established on July 1, 1971 by the merger of the Stuart and Menlo school districts.

Government
2024 Mayor elect will be the game changer for Menlo Iowa.

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Panora, Iowa

Panora is a city in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,091 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area.

History
Panora was platted in 1851. Panora is the oldest community in Guthrie County and was its county seat until 1876 when Guthrie Center became the county seat.

Geography
Panora is located along the Middle Raccoon River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.80 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,124 people, 460 households, and 286 families residing in the city. The population density was 624.4 PD/sqmi. There were 522 housing units at an average density of 290.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 460 households, of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 43.2 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.8% male and 55.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,175 people, 470 households, and 287 families residing in the city. The population density was 652.1 PD/sqmi. There were 504 housing units at an average density of 279.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.87% White, 0.43% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.43% Pacific Islander, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 470 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.97.

Age spread: 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $41,583. Males had a median income of $28,558 versus $22,692 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,510. About 4.8% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Nutriom operates a facility in Panora which converts the equivalent of approximately 24 million eggs each year into a powder which can later be combined with water and heated to create scrambled eggs.

Arts and culture

The Guthrie County Historical Village and Museum is a 4.5 acre museum in Panora, which includes historic buildings, implements, and rail cars.

Art in the Village Square occurs in Panora's Town Square Park in June, and includes live music and artwork.

Lake Panorama Days occurs each August, and includes a parade, street dance, and water skiing show at Lake Panorama.

Parks and recreation
Lenon Mill Park campgrounds, located on the Middle Raccoon River, is part of the larger 1236 acre Lenon Mill Park and Wildlife Area.

The trailhead for the Raccoon River Valley Trail is located at in Panora.

Veterans Auditorium was built during the 1930s, and was dedicated by WHO radio sports announcer Ronald Reagan. Veterans Auditorium is the only extant structure of the original Panora-Linden High School building, which was removed from the National Listing of Historic Places upon its destruction in 1991. The Panora Community Center is attached to Veterans Auditorium.

Government
In August 2023, councilmember Curtis Thornberry became interim mayor.

Education
Panorama Community School District provides co-ed classes for grades K–12 to the towns of Panora, Linden, Yale, Jamaica, Bagley, and Lake Panorama. Schools located in Panora include Panorama Elementary School, which serves grades K–5, and Panorama Middle School/High School, which opened in 1974, and serves grades 6–12.

Notable people

 * William L. Carberry, college football player and coach.
 * Aubrey W. Dirlam, served as Speaker, Majority Leader, and Minority Leader in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
 * Kip Janvrin, native of Panora, American decathlete and track and field coach at the University of Central Missouri who set the World Masters Athletics (M40) decathlon world record in 2005.

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Yale, Iowa

Yale is a city in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 267 in the 2020 census, a decline from 287 in 2000. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Yale was platted in 1882. It was named for its founder, Milo Yale.

In 1932, the Yale High School Gymnasium was built. The round building has fallen into disuse, but is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.27 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 Census, the total population was 267 people. The population density was 381 people per square mile, spread over 0.7 miles. Of those 267 people, the median age was 37.5 years, with 39.9% of the town's population under the age of 18, 50.6% between the ages of 18 and 64, and 9.5% of the population over the age of 65. There were a total of 137 households, with an average of 2 people per household.

53% of the town's population was male, with 47% of the population female. The racial makeup of the town was 95.13% White, less than 1% African American, 4.11% mixed race, and 3.37% Hispanic.

The average income per capita of Yale was $29,327 which is lower than the state average, and the median household income was $57,292, 10% lower than the rest of the state. Only 1.9% of the town’s population lives under the poverty line, which is far lower than the rest of the state.

41.6% of the population of the town is identified as currently married.

95.1% of the Yale population has received a high school degree, which is 2.6 percentage points higher than the rest of the state. Although Yale has a lower-than-average percentage of the population having received college degrees, with only 7.3% of the town's population have received college degrees compared to the state average of 30.5%.

12.5% of the town's population were veterans.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 246 people, 113 households, and 68 families living in the city. The population density was 901.1 PD/sqmi. There were 129 housing units at an average density of 472.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, and 0.4% from two or more races.

There were 113 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 38.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 45 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 24.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 287 people, 125 households, and 75 families living in the city. The population density was 969.8 PD/sqmi. There were 130 housing units at an average density of 439.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.65% White, and 0.35% from two or more races.

There were 125 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,875, and the median income for a family was $36,806. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $17,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,789. About 9.1% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.3% of those 65 or over.

Festivals
Annually, Yale hosts a Fourth of July festival, which includes a street dance or a local band that plays at the Yale Community Club on the night of the Third of July. On the Fourth of July the town parade kicks off the events starting at 11:00 a.m. Throughout the day in Yale on the Fourth of July there are many family friendly events going on. The Yale Saddle Club puts on a horse show on the south end of town near the park. In the vacant lot south of old round gym and directly east of the baseball field Yale puts on a garden tractor contest. Throughout the day most events are held on main street to include street venders, a car show, a talent show, bingo, and many others. To close the day's events when it gets dark enough in the evening the Farmers State Bank and the City of Yale sponsor a fireworks display. Yale's population doubles if not triples during the day of the Fourth of July.

Government
Steve Stanton was reelected as mayor of Yale in 2011 and 2015 and served until 2019.

Education
Panorama Community School District serves the community. The district formed on July 1, 1989, as a merger of the Panora-Linden and Y-J-B school districts.

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Blairsburg, Iowa

Blairsburg is a city in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 176 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Blairsburg is located at 42.47944°N, -93.64167°W (42.479517, -93.641712).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.65 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 215 people, 85 households, and 66 families living in the city. The population density was 330.8 PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 143.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White and 0.5% from two or more races.

There were 85 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.4% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 31.1% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 235 people, 88 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 364.1 PD/sqmi. There were 92 housing units at an average density of 142.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.57% White and 0.43% African American.

There were 88 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,667, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,817. None of the families and 0.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 6.3% of those over 64.

Education
It is within the Webster City Community School District. It was formerly in the Northeast Hamilton Community School District, until it merged into the Webster City district on July 1, 2019.

Northeast Hamilton Elementary School is in Blairsburg.

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Ellsworth, Iowa

Ellsworth is a city in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 508 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Ellsworth was platted in 1880. It was named to honor the memory of Elmer E. Ellsworth, of the Chicago Zouaves who was murdered in Virginia in the early days of the war of the rebellion.

Geography
Ellsworth's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 42.311954, -93.580868.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.90 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 531 people, 213 households, and 145 families living in the city. The population density was 590.0 PD/sqmi. There were 230 housing units at an average density of 255.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.1% White, 0.2% African American, 2.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 4.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.8% of the population.

There were 213 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.9% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 36.1 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 531 people, 204 households and 138 families living in the city. The population density was 589.9 PD/sqmi. There were 219 housing units at an average density of 243.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.90% White, 1.32% Native American, 6.03% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.49% of the population.

There were 204 households, of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.17.

29.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median household income was $30,893 and the median family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $28,365 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,299. About 8.3% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
South Hamilton Community School District serves this community.

title: Ellsworth, Iowa


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Jewell Junction, Iowa

Jewell Junction, better known as Jewell, is a city in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,216 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Jewell Junction was platted in 1880. It was named for D. T. Jewell, the original owner of the town site. A post office called Jewell has been in operation since 1880.

Geography
Jewell Junction is located at 42.3075°N, -93.64111°W (42.307546, -93.641121).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.99 sqmi, of which 3.87 sqmi is land and 0.12 sqmi is water.

Nearby Anderson Goose Lake is a National Natural Landmark.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,215 people, 478 households, and 336 families living in the city. The population density was 314.0 PD/sqmi. There were 517 housing units at an average density of 133.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.1% African American, 1.2% Asian, 2.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population.

There were 478 households, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.7% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 29.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,239 people, 475 households, and 341 families living in the city. The population density was 319.7 PD/sqmi. There were 499 housing units at an average density of 128.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.53% White, 0.08% African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.94% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.

There were 475 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.09.

29.4% were under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,614, and the median income for a family was $50,139. Males had a median income of $32,042 versus $25,323 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,780. About 1.4% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Jewell is home to the South Hamilton Community School District, which serves Jewell, Ellsworth, Stanhope, and Randall.

Jewell was once home to Jewell Lutheran College, which closed in 1924.

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Kamrar, Iowa

Kamrar is a city in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 179 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Kamrar was platted in 1881. The city was named in honor of Judge J. M. Kamrar, a prominent lawyer of the vicinity, who served as an officer of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company. J. M. Kamrar resided in Blue Earth, Minnesota in his final years, where he was among the first citizens to own a car. There is a statue of memorial in the town square. A post office has been in operation in Kamrar since 1882.

Geography
Kamrar is located at 42.39194°N, -93.72861°W (42.391944, -93.728715).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.86 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 199 people in 82 households, including 45 families, in the city. The population density was 231.4 PD/sqmi. There were 95 housing units at an average density of 110.5 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 96.5% White, 2.0% Asian, and 1.5% from two or more races.

Of the 82 households 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.1% were non-families. 32.9% of households were one person and 12.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.31.

The median age was 40.5 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 18.6% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 229 people in 91 households, including 66 families, in the city. The population density was 275.9 PD/sqmi. There were 100 housing units at an average density of 120.5 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 95.63% White, 1.31% Native American, 1.31% Asian, and 1.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44%.

Of the 91 households 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 24.2% of households were one person and 13.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.93.

The age distribution was 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.6 males.

The median household income was $37,188 and the median family income was $41,071. Males had a median income of $30,500 versus $21,964 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,892. About 3.0% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.

Education
It is within the Webster City Community School District. It was formerly in the Northeast Hamilton Community School District, until it merged into the Webster City district on July 1, 2019.

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Randall, Iowa

Randall is a city in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 154 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Randall has been in operation since 1863. The city was named for Samuel J. Randall, a member of the House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Geography
Randall is located at 42.2375°N, -93.6025°W (42.237408, -93.602532).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.41 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 173 people, 75 households, and 50 families living in the city. The population density was 422.0 PD/sqmi. There were 79 housing units at an average density of 192.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White and 0.6% Asian.

There were 75 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 148 people, 68 households, and 45 families living in the city. The population density was 321.8 PD/sqmi. There were 75 housing units at an average density of 163.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.35% of the population.

There were 68 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,750, and the median income for a family was $40,875. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,991. There were 4.4% of families and 6.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 16.7% of those over 64.

Education
South Hamilton Community School District serves this community.

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Stanhope, Iowa

Stanhope is a city in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 364 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Stanhope was laid out in 1883. It was named for Lady Hester Stanhope, a British traveler and author. Another theory for the origin of the name is that it was named after an official from the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. The city was incorporated on December 14, 1897.

Geography
Stanhope is located at 42.28944°N, -93.79528°W (42.289505, -93.795283).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.97 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 422 people, 192 households, and 117 families residing in the city. The population density was 435.1 PD/sqmi. There were 209 housing units at an average density of 215.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 192 households, of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 45.4 years. 17.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 488 people, 198 households, and 134 families residing in the city. The population density was 496.4 PD/sqmi. There were 207 housing units at an average density of 210.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.77% White, 0.61% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.

There were 198 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.00.

24.8% were under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,500, and the median income for a family was $41,667. Males had a median income of $29,107 versus $22,656 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,592. About 5.1% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Stanhope is known locally for its annual Watermelon Day celebration. Starting in 1958, the event is sponsored by the local Lions Club organization. The celebration includes a parade, slow pitch softball tournament, games and free watermelon.

Education
South Hamilton Community School District serves this community.

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Webster City, Iowa

Webster City is a city in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 7,825 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Hamilton County. Webster City is known as 'Boone River Country', as the Boone River meanders along the east side of the city.

History
Webster City was originally called Newcastle by settlers of European descent. Under the latter name it was changed in 1854 by Wilson Brewer. In 1855, Walter C. Willson came to Newcastle.

Willson was elected to the Iowa State House the next year and, with John F. Duncombe, crafted a bill to divide the very large Webster County in half. Newcastle would be renamed "Webster City," named after Daniel Webster of Massachusetts and would become the county seat of the new county. Willson suggested "Hamilton County" after William W. Hamilton, the president of the State Senate. He helped pass the legislation. The law took effect on January 1, 1857, renaming Webster City and designating it as the county seat of the newly organized Hamilton County. Willson was also instrumental in getting the Dubuque & Sioux City rail line to be constructed through Webster City on its way to Fort Dodge. He personally oversaw the laying of track.

Geography
Webster City is located at 42.46639°N, -93.82056°W (42.466300, -93.820582).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.88 sqmi, of which 8.86 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Webster City has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,070 people, 3,433 households, and 2,096 families residing in the city. The population density was 910.8 PD/sqmi. There were 3,800 housing units at an average density of 428.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 3.4% Asian, 3.5% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.4% of the population.

There were 3,433 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.9% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 40.2 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,176 people, 3,502 households, and 2,227 families residing in the city. The population density was 955.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,679 housing units at an average density of 430.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.41% White, 0.33% African American, 0.26% Native American, 2.45% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 3,502 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.89.

Age spread: 24.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,582, and the median income for a family was $44,342. Males had a median income of $30,404 versus $23,163 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,057. About 5.2% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Business and industry
Webster City is the headquarters of several companies, including Vantec,Van Diest Supply Company, Mary Ann's Specialty Foods, Webster City Custom Meats, and Tasler. Webster City's top industries are advanced manufacturing, plastics manufacturing, food processing, agricultural related products, and warehousing and distribution.

Since 2010, Webster City has attracted new projects and business expansions, including the Van Diest Medical Center, a $35 million critical access hospital; and a $13 million competition gym at the high school

Education
Public education in Webster City is provided by Webster City Community School District, with Webster City High School, Webster City Middle School, and Pleasant View or Sunset Heights for elementary education. A private Catholic school at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church offers a preschool through 6th grade elementary education.

Transportation
U.S. Route 20, a four-lane east-west corridor through north central Iowa, was built along Webster City. Approximately 12 miles east is Interstate 35. The city has a municipal airport with a 4,007 ft runway and full-time Fixed-base operator. A junction of lines of the Canadian National and Union Pacific Railroads is located in Webster City. There is no Uber in the community.

Recreation
Webster City has eleven parks, two golf courses, indoor and outdoor community swimming pools, a recreation center, more than seven miles of walking trails, and many camping areas:

 * Kendall Young Park, along the Boone River, has 4 shelter houses, 6 picnic areas, a baseball diamond, 2 shuffle board courts, a volleyball court, horseshoe pit, playground, walking trail and fishing area.
 * Twin Parks, located in downtown Webster City, features a new shelter house, picnic tables, modern playground, sun shelter, and a skatepark.
 * Nokomis Park features a canoe access point.
 * Middleton Sports Complex has 2 softball fields and an ice rink.
 * Lions Park includes a play area, picnic area and basketball court.
 * Riverside Park is located off East Second Street.
 * Brewer Creek Park is open year-round and includes a shelter house with picnic tables along Brewer Creek. Brewer Creek is home to a 2.2-mile nature/walking trail, volleyball court and nine-hole disc golf course.  In the winter "Hospital Hill" is a popular public sledding location.
 * Sketchly Park features a picnic area and playground.
 * E.V. Wehrhelm Park is a neighborhood park with play equipment and a shelter.
 * Boone River Recreational Trail is a 5.7-mile trail from the Webster City Links Golf Course in the north part of the city limits to Briggs Woods Park in the south of the city limits. The trail winds along the Boone River and features a 10-foot-wide concrete pathway for biking, walking, running, and rollerblading.
 * Briggs Woods Park is a 550-acre park with an 18-hole golf course, 81 campsites, 3 shelters, 4 cabins and a 62-acre lake for fishing, boating and swimming.
 * Webster City Municipal Swimming Pool is an outdoor swimming pool with a zero-depth entry, 25-meter lap lanes, a diving well with high and low diving boards, and a waterslide.
 * Fuller Hall Recreation Center is partially endowed and managed by the Fuller Hall Trust. It features activities for adults, children, and families, including a swimming pool with 25-meter lap lanes, a fitness room, a game room with pool tables, television lounge, basketball court, locker rooms, two racquetball courts, and a remodeled conference facility.
 * Briggs Woods Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf course located south of town.
 * The Webster City Links Golf Course is a nine-hole public course situated along the Boone River. It was formerly the private Webster City Country Club.

Events and activities
Webster City is home to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, which holds the county fair every July. In addition, the fairgrounds is home to the Historic Hamilton County Speedway.

Webster City's annual community celebration is the Boone Bash River Dash, which features a cardboard regatta. It is held every June.

Media
The local radio stations are KZWC and KQWC-FM. The Daily Freeman Journal is the city's local newspaper and is published Monday through Friday.

Notable people

 * Jeremy Ferguson (Jinxx), Black Veil Brides' rhythm guitarist and violinist
 * John Gregory, football coach and player
 * Asher Howard, lawyer and Minnesota state legislator
 * MacKinlay Kantor, writer and 1956 Pulitzer Prize winner for fiction for his novel Andersonville
 * Chuck Lamson, professional football player
 * Alan Larson (born 1949), diplomat and ambassador
 * Faye Cashatt Lewis, doctor and writer
 * Clark R. Mollenhoff, journalist and 1958 Pulitzer Prize winner for journalism in the category of National Reporting (Des Moines Register and Tribune).
 * Carla Nelson, Minnesota state Senator, candidate for United States House of Representatives in 2018
 * Rod Rust, football coach
 * Jennifer Simpson, distance runner, medalist at Olympics and World Championships
 * Abastenia St. Leger Eberle, sculptor

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Williams, Iowa

Williams is a city in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 307 at the time of the 2020 census. Williams is a regional center of wind power generation.

Geography
Williams is located at 42.4875°N, -93.54306°W (42.487464, -93.543190).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.87 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 Census, the total population was 307 people. The population density was 352.87 people per square mile, spread over 0.87 miles. Of those 307 people, the median age was 44.3 years old, with 18.3% of the town's population under the age of 18, 64.3% between the ages of 18 and 64, and 17.4% of the population over the age of 65. There were a total of 128 households, with an average of 3.15 people per household.

The racial makeup of the town was 91.85% White, less than 1% African American, 5.53% mixed race, and 5.86% Hispanic.

The average income per capita of Williams was $22,410, which is lower than the state average, and the median household income was $53,750, which is lower than the rest of the state. Only 6.4% of the town’s population lives under the poverty line, which is far lower than the rest of the state.

55.6% of the population of the town is identified as currently married.

95.8% of the 2020 population has received a high school degree, which is 3.3 percentage points higher than the rest of the state. Williams has a lower-than-average percentage of the population having received college degrees, with only 13.2% of the town's population having received a bachelor’s degree compared to the state average of 30.5%.

4.9% of the town's population were veterans.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 344 people, 158 households, and 96 families living in the city. The population density was 395.4 PD/sqmi. There were 183 housing units at an average density of 210.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.3% African American, and 0.9% from two or more races.

There were 158 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the city was 42 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 427 people, 185 households, and 123 families living in the city. The population density was 487.0 PD/sqmi. There were 193 housing units at an average density of 220.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.36% White, 1.64% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.58% of the population.

There were 185 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $41,094. Males had a median income of $27,667 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,000. None of the families and 2.2% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 7.8% of those over 64.

Education
It is within the Webster City Community School District. It was formerly in the Northeast Hamilton Community School District, until it merged into the Webster City district on July 1, 2019.

Notable People
Al McCoy (sportscaster) - Voice of the Phoenix Suns

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Britt, Iowa

Britt is a city in Hancock County, Iowa, United States, and is the home of the National Hobo Convention and the Hobo Museum. The population was 2,044 at the 2020 census.

History
A train depot was built at Britt in 1870, with tracks running from east to west through the town. The first train line running through the town was the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul line, followed by the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern line. As of 2019, the Canadian Pacific Railway runs through the town, mostly carrying grain.

Britt was platted in 1878. It is believed to be named for a railroad engineer or brakeman. Britt was incorporated as a city on June 23, 1881.

Hobos have convened in Britt since 1900 for the National Hobo Convention, which celebrates the history of hobos and their way of life through contests, craft shows, communal eating, and a parade.

Geography
Britt is located at 43.09639°N, -93.80111°W (43.096363, -93.801234).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.26 sqmi, all land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Britt has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,069 people, 886 households, and 547 families living in the city. The population density was 1642.1 PD/sqmi. There were 979 housing units at an average density of 777.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 4.5% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.7% of the population.

There were 886 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 43.7 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 24% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,052 people, 873 households, and 552 families living in the city. The population density was 1,680.5 PD/sqmi. There were 930 housing units at an average density of 761.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.7% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 4.8% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.8% of the population.

There were 873 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,150, and the median income for a family was $41,495. Males had a median income of $28,027 versus $20,611 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,130. About 5.7% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
West Hancock Community School District operates public schools in Britt. The district formed on July 1, 1994 with the merger of the Britt and Kanawha districts.

In popular culture
Britt is mentioned as being the location of a prom in the song "Prom Night" by The Perfect Theory, written by Adam Young of Owl City fame.

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Corwith, Iowa

Corwith is a city in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. The population was 266 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Corwith got its start in the year 1880, following construction of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad through that territory. It burned down in the 1800s. The first buildings to be built were a hotel and the train depot.

Geography
Corwith is located at 42.99333°N, -93.95583°W (42.993334, -93.955931) on the Boone River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.48 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 309 people, 141 households, and 78 families living in the city. The population density was 208.8 PD/sqmi. There were 167 housing units at an average density of 112.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.3% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 141 households, of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.7% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 46.3 years. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 350 people, 150 households, and 94 families living in the city. The population density was 224.2 PD/sqmi. There were 163 housing units at an average density of 104.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.57% White, 0.29% Native American, 3.14% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.57% of the population.

There were 150 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,222, and the median income for a family was $38,333. Males had a median income of $32,031 versus $16,528 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,054. About 9.8% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Lu Verne Community School District serves the community. Since 2015, Lu Verne sends its secondary students to the Algona Community School District, which operates Algona Middle School and Algona High School.

Corwith–Wesley Community School District served the community until it dissolved on July 1, 2015. That district operated Corwith–Wesley–Lu Verne High School. The demolition of the former Corwith school was anticipated for 2016.

Notable people

 * E. Thurman Gaskill, Assistant Majority Leader in the Iowa Senate
 * Sue Mullins, Iowa farmer and state legislator

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Crystal Lake, Iowa

Crystal Lake is a city in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. The population was 253 at the 2020 census.

History
Crystal Lake was platted in 1898, and incorporated as a city in 1899.

Geography
Crystal Lake is located at 43.22361°N, -93.79194°W (43.223564, -93.792073).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, all land.

The city of Crystal Lake is located on the south shore of Crystal Lake, a popular fishing location.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 250 people, 121 households, and 69 families residing in the city. The population density was 961.5 PD/sqmi. There were 140 housing units at an average density of 538.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 1.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 121 households, of which 19.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.0% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.65.

The median age in the city was 47.8 years. 18% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 33.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 285 people, 127 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,118.6 PD/sqmi. There were 141 housing units at an average density of 553.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.65% White and 0.35% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.

There were 127 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,615, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $26,429 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,927. About 20.3% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.2% of those 65 or over.

Education
Residents are part of the Forest City Community School District. It was a part of the Woden–Crystal Lake Community School District until July 1, 2013, when it consolidated into the Forest City district.

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Goodell, Iowa

Goodell is a city in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. The population was 140 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Goodell was platted in 1884.

Geography
Goodell is located at 42.92361°N, -93.61417°W (42.923610, -93.614061).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.43 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 139 people, 69 households, and 36 families living in the city. The population density was 323.3 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 179.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White and 5.0% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.5% of the population.

There were 69 households, of which 15.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.8% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.42.

The median age in the city was 50.9 years. 11.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 46.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 179 people, 78 households, and 47 families living in the city. The population density was 406.1 PD/sqmi. There were 86 housing units at an average density of 200.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.53% White, 6.32% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.32% of the population.

There were 78 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,292, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $25,714 versus $27,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,795. About 4.7% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.

Education
Belmond–Klemme Community School District serves the community. The district formed on July 1, 1994, with the merger of the Belmond and Klemme districts.

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Kanawha, Iowa

Kanawha is a city in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. The population was 658 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Kanawha was platted in 1899. The newly constructed railroad had arrived from Belmond, Iowa. Business' and some buildings moved from settlements three to four miles distant to establish in the new town on the railroad. Those settlements were Cuba, to the north, Magor, to the northwest, Mikesville, to the southwest, Aldrich, to the south (Drew, moved and renamed Bruce, was farther south), West Lake, to the east, and Bailey's Grove to the north east. Kanawha's founder, George Casper Call, petitioned Congressman J.P. Dolliver requesting a post office and proposing the name "Luzon". Luzon was rejected because it was thought to be too close to the name of an existing Iowa, Luzerne in Benton County. Faced with having to find another name, a railroad engineer and West Virginia native, suggested "Kanawha". The name met with approval.

Geography
Kanawha is located at 42.93667°N, -93.79417°W (42.936773, -93.794305).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.01 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 652 people, 291 households, and 167 families residing in the city. The population density was 324.4 PD/sqmi. There were 348 housing units at an average density of 173.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.8% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

There were 291 households, of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.6% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 47 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 28.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 739 people, 309 households, and 194 families residing in the city. The population density was 368.3 PD/sqmi. There were 338 housing units at an average density of 168.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.70% White, 0.68% Native American, 0.68% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.30% of the population.

There were 309 households, out of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 30.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $42,031. Males had a median income of $27,273 versus $20,288 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,429. About 2.5% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Kindergarten through 12th grade students from Kanawha attend the West Hancock Community School District. The district formed on July 1, 1994, with the merger of the Britt and Kanawha districts.

Kanawha is also home to Kanawha Christian School which serves kindergarten through 8th grade students in a 35-mile radius.

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Klemme, Iowa

Klemme is a city in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. The population was 441 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
The city is named for Harmon J. Klemme, the original land owner. Klemme was established in 1889, and incorporated in 1899.

Harmon Klemme's Klemme home is preserved as the Klemme Homestead Museum. His home in Belmond, Iowa, where he lived for many years, is the Klemme House Bed and Breakfast.

A large wind farm is located southwest of Klemme.

Geography
Klemme is located at 43.00722°N, -93.60139°W (43.007317, -93.601321) near the East Branch Iowa River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 507 people, 219 households, and 132 families residing in the city. The population density was 994.1 PD/sqmi. There were 252 housing units at an average density of 494.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 219 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.7% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 39.6 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 593 people, 246 households, and 170 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,161.0 PD/sqmi. There were 268 housing units at an average density of 524.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.82% White, 0.17% Asian, 1.01% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.04% of the population.

There were 246 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.90.

25.5% are under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,614, and the median income for a family was $36,625. Males had a median income of $27,426 versus $18,281 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,581. About 4.3% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Belmond–Klemme Community School District serves the community.

Klemme was long the home of the Klemme Community School District, which had a 1939 Public Works Administration building with a 1957 expansion for elementary grades. Klemme High's last graduating class was the Class of 1990. The Belmond-Klemme district formed on July 1, 1994, as the Klemme district merged with the Belmond district. The school building closed after the district consolidation. Luverne Schmidt and his wife bought the school building in 2000, replaced the roof and for a period operated a restaurant there.

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Woden, Iowa

Woden is a city in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. The population was 188 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Woden was platted in 1898, and was incorporated as a city in 1904.

Geography
Woden is located at 43.23056°N, -93.90944°W (43.230471, -93.909436).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.42 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 Census, the total population was 188 people. The population density was 447.6 people per square mile, spread over 0.42 miles. Of those 188 people, the median age was 416 years old, with 22.6% of the town's population under the age of 18, 58.2% between the ages of 18 and 64, and 19.2% of the population over the age of 65. There were a total of 79 households, with an average of 2.37 people per household.

56% of the town's population was female, with 44% of the population male. The racial makeup of the town was 88.29% White, 1% Native American or Alaskan Native, 6.9% mixed race, and 9.5% Hispanic.

The average income per capita of Woden was $18,646, which is lower than the state average, and the median household income was $44,375, 75% of that of the rest of the state. 18.6% of the town’s population lives under the poverty line, which is far greater than the rest of the state.

58.3% of the population of the town is identified as currently married.

88.9% of the Woden population has received a high school degree, which is 3.6 percentage points lower than the rest of the state. Woden also has a lower-than-average percentage of the population having received college degrees, with only 11.1% of the town's population has received a bachelor’s degree compared to the state average of 30.5%.

17.5% of the town's population were veterans.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 229 people, 106 households, and 62 families residing in the city. The population density was 545.2 PD/sqmi. There were 122 housing units at an average density of 290.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.4% Native American, 2.6% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

There were 106 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 18.8% were from 45 to 64; and 25.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 243 people, 115 households, and 69 families residing in the city. The population density was 565.8 PD/sqmi. There were 125 housing units at an average density of 291.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.59% White and 0.41% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 115 households, out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 39.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 26.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,083, and the median income for a family was $39,250. Males had a median income of $29,643 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,544. About 14.1% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 54.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.0% of those 65 or over.

Education
Residents are part of the Forest City Community School District. It was a part of the Woden–Crystal Lake Community School District until July 1, 2013, when it consolidated into the Forest City district.

Notable people

 * Betty Grundberg, Iowa state legislator
 * David Eden Lane, white separatist and convicted insurrectionist

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Buckeye, Iowa

Buckeye is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 86 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Buckeye got its start circa 1901, following construction of the railroad through that territory.

Geography
Buckeye's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 42.419473 -93.375829.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 108 people, 44 households, and 29 families living in the city. The population density was 108.0 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 49.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 44 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 35 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 12% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.4% male and 42.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 110 people, 45 households, and 27 families living in the city. The population density was 109.6 PD/sqmi. There were 50 housing units at an average density of 49.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 45 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 139.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 141.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,750, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $22,375 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,880. There were 7.7% of families and 5.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 23.8% of those over 64.

Education
Alden Community School District operates public schools serving the community.

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Eldora, Iowa

Eldora is a city and the county seat of Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,663 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Hardin County.

History
Eldora was platted in 1853. It was incorporated on July 1, 1895.

The name Eldora was given to the town by a local mother in honor of her dead infant daughter. It is derived from the Spanish name for "the gilded".

Geography
Eldora is located at 42.36028°N, -93.10139°W (42.360155, -93.101325).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.33 sqmi, all land.

Eldora is located on east edge of the Altmont Moraine, the glacial moraine that marks the east border of the Des Moines Lobe of the Wisconsin Glaciation. The town is just west of the gorge of the Iowa River that borders the moraine. The river here has cut through the sandstone bedrock underlying the moraine.

Climate
Designated as having a humid continental climate, this region typically has a large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is relatively well distributed year-round in many areas with this climate. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfa" (Hot Summer Continental Climate).

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 2,732 people, 1,079 households, and 671 families living in the city. The population density was 630.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,275 housing units at an average density of 294.5 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 94.8% White, 2.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7%.

Of the 1,079 households 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 33.1% of households were one person and 17.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age was 41.6 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 3,035 people, 1,193 households, and 742 families living in the city. The population density was 698.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,314 housing units at an average density of 302.4 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 95.49% White, 1.32% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 1.55% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.97%.

Of the 1,193 households 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 34.2% of households were one person and 17.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.89.

29.8% are under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median household income was $33,170 and the median family income was $39,421. Males had a median income of $31,545 versus $17,891 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,459. About 5.9% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is within the Eldora–New Providence Community School District, which formed on July 1, 1980, with the merger of the Eldora and New Providence school districts. , it has a grade-sharing arrangement with Hubbard–Radcliffe Community School District and operates as "South Hardin Schools". South Hardin High School is located in Eldora. Mr. Michael Rundall serves as Principal (2016). South Hardin Middle School is located in Hubbard. Mrs. Sarah Nachazel serves as Principal (2019).

Media
The Eldora Herald-Ledger is a weekly newspaper covering both Eldora and Hardin County events including the schools AGWSR, BCLUW, and South Hardin. Since November 2014, it has been printed on Tuesdays by the Hampton, Iowa based Mid-America Publishing Corporation.

Parks and recreation
Eldora is located adjacent to the Iowa River and Pine Lake State Park.

Infrastructure
The city is the location of the State Training School for Boys, a school for male juvenile delinquents.

Notable people

 * George C. Armstrong, Illinois state senator and newspaper editor; born in Eldora.
 * Thomas DeBaggio, (1942-2011) Journalist and author
 * George Gardner Fagg, Senior United States federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit; born in Eldora.
 * Jonathan Hole, actor in vaudeville, radio, TV, and film; born in Eldora.
 * Mona Van Duyn, winner of the 1991 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and the 1992–1993 U.S. Poet Laureate; grew up in Eldora.

Twister movie
The city is most famous for the shooting of the 1996 movie Twister on location. The true final part of the climactic F5 tornado was filmed at the old Follett house in Eldora which is now a private home.

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