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Palo Alto County

Population in July 2009: 57. Population change since 2000: -8.1%
 

Males: 23  (41.9%)
Females: 34  (58.1%)

Median resident age:  41.5 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 50527


Estimated median household income in 2009: $43,743 (it was $20,250 in 2000)
Curlew:

$43,743
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $18,233

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $17,173 (it was $29,200 in 2000)
Curlew:

$17,173
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $36,965; Detached houses: $39,407; Mobile homes: $23,537

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Curlew: 81.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (30.6%), Irish (12.9%), English (8.1%), Norwegian (8.1%), Scottish (8.1%), French (6.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/22/1902

Elevation: 1235 feet

Land area: 0.76 square miles.

Population density: 75 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Curlew:

  • High school or higher: 69.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Curlew city:

  • Never married: 8.7%
  • Now married: 67.4%
  • Separated: 6.5%
  • Widowed: 17.4%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Curlew, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Curlew to the number of sex offenders is 57 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $-1
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $143 (0.8%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (86.7 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (135.8 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (368.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Mallard, IA (2.0 miles ), Ayrshire, IA (2.5 miles ), Plover, IA (3.0 miles) , Emmetsburg, IA (3.1 miles ), Havelock, IA (3.2 miles) , Laurens, IA (3.3 miles ), Rodman, IA (3.3 miles) , Cylinder, IA (3.5 miles) .

Latitude: 42.98 N, Longitude: 94.74 W

Area code: 712

Curlew household income distribution Curlew home values distribution

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

5.4%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +6 (+10.7%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (50%)
  • Construction (43%)
  • Manufacturing (7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Retail trade (0%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (0%)
  • Manufacturing (50%)
  • Retail trade (29%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14%)
  • Health care and social assistance (7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)


Average climate in Curlew, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Curlew-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 168% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.2 miles away from the Curlew city center killed 3 people and injured 26 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 8/29/1964, a category F4 tornado 26.0 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Palo Alto County (15) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Curlew:

  • PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; EMMETSBURG, IA)
  • SPENCER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 24 miles away; SPENCER, IA)
  • AVERA HOLY FAMILY HEALTH (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 28 miles away; ESTHERVILLE, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Curlew, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Curlew:

  • Buena Vista University (about 34 miles; Storm Lake, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,241)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 44 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 3,064)
  • Iowa State University (about 87 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 89 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 12,138)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 89 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,536)
  • South Central College (about 90 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,118)
  • Gustavus Adolphus College (about 101 miles; Saint Peter, MN; FT enrollment: 2,501)

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Church in Curlew: First Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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Palo Alto County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 32.8. This is about average.
City:

32.8
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 17.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

17.4
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.21. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.21
U.S.:

9.59


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 5.5%

Average household size:
This city:  2.1 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  56.7%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Curlew, IA


Curlew compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Curlew travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (75%)
  • Electricity (18%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (7%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Palo Alto County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Palo Alto County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Curlew:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 92.94%
Here92.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchOther
Adherents38.9%22.1%17.9%13.2%7.9%
Congregations23.1%23.1%19.2%19.2%15.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Palo Alto County:

5.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Palo Alto County:

7.43 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
This county:

9.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Palo Alto County:

9.0%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Palo Alto County:

27.3%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

9.7%
State:

14.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$78
Totals for Government 0$0 7$78

Curlew government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($17.54)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $2,000 ($35.09)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($35.09)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($35.09)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $1,000 ($17.54)
    Health Services - Other: $1,000 ($17.54)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($17.54)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($17.54)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $32,000 ($561.40)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($87.72)
    General Support: $1,000 ($17.54)
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $3,000 ($52.63)
    Property: $3,000 ($52.63)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $4,000 ($70.18)

5.60% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,825 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.60%
Iowa average:

6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Clay County, IA  0.67% ($23,250 average AGI)
from Emmet County, IA  0.48% ($22,529)
from Kossuth County, IA  0.48% ($33,059)


6.42% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,948 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.42%
Iowa average:

6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Clay County, IA  0.83% ($33,933 average AGI)
to Polk County, IA  0.50% ($27,944)
to Emmet County, IA  0.36% ($23,692)

Strongest AM radio stations in Curlew:

  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KICD (1240 AM; 1 kW; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Curlew:

  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTFG (102.9 FM; SIOUX RAPIDS, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KLLT (104.9 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Curlew:

  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K55FL (Channel 55; SPENCER, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K47FZ (Channel 47; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)

Curlew fatal accident list:

Jun 30, 1989 06:39 AM, Grouse St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

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