Curlew, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 38 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -38.7%
 
Males: 22  (60.5%)
Females: 16  (39.5%)
Median resident age:

58.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50527

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,932 (it was $20,250 in 2000)
Curlew:

$57,932
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,551 (it was $23,788 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $46,400 (it was $29,200 in 2000)
Curlew:

$46,400
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $48,811; detached houses: $48,701
March 2022 cost of living index in Curlew: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.6%

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Curlew, Iowa as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Curlew is 73 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (47.1%), American (29.4%), Irish (11.8%), Scotch-Irish (5.9%), Scottish (5.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/22/1902

Elevation: 1235 feet

Land area: 0.76 square miles.

Population density: 50 people per square mile   (very low).

Curlew, Iowa map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Curlew city:

0.7% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

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

Distribution of median household income in Curlew, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Curlew, IA in 2022

Curlew satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +6 (+10.7%).

Average climate in Curlew, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 99.6. This is worse than average.

City:

99.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 19.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.84. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.84
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Curlew-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 81% 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.

Earthquake activity:

Curlew-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 166% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 196.8 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 249.0 miles away from Curlew center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 211.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 468.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 201.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 196.0 miles away from Curlew center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Palo Alto County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Curlew topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Curlew:

  • EMMETSBURG CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; EMMETSBURG, IA)
  • PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; EMMETSBURG, IA)
  • LAKESIDE LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; EMMETSBURG, IA)
  • LAURENS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LAURENS, IA)
  • RUTHVEN COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; RUTHVEN, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Curlew:

  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 30 miles; Estherville, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,311)
  • Buena Vista University (about 34 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 44 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 83 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Iowa State University (about 87 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 89 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 89 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)

Points of interest:

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

Palo Alto County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

70.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Curlew:

Marital status in Curlew, IA
  • Never married: 19.0%
  • Now married: 72.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.3%
  • Divorced: 6.7%

For population 25 years and over in Curlew:

  • High school or higher: 81.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Curlew, IA (based on Palo Alto County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,00812
Catholic2,7987
Evangelical Protestant1,4449
Other--
None2,171-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

5.30 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This 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.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.0%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Palo Alto County:

27.3%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.7%
Iowa:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$886
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$122
Totals for Government 0$0 7$1,007

Curlew government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $3,000 ($78.95)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($78.95)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($52.63)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($26.32)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($52.63)

Curlew government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($52.63)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $6,000 ($157.89)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($26.32)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000 ($78.95)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $4,000 ($105.26)
    Property: $3,000 ($78.95)

Curlew government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $86,000 ($2263.16)

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 10:39 AM, Grouse St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 13.2mTotal length
  • 615Total average daily traffic
  • 69Total average daily truck traffic
  • 615Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • FARM, 4848 420th Avenue (Lat: 42.945389 Lon: -94.757361), Call Sign: WQQB221,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.790 MHz, Grant Date: 10/04/2022, Expiration Date: 10/11/2032, Certifier: Duane Myer, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • IA-MALLARD-NO-1, 440th St And 460th Ave (Lat: 43.008639 Lon: -94.679917), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRTN202,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 07/06/2022, Expiration Date: 07/06/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Curlew, IA
  • 94.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Curlew, IA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Curlew compared to Iowa 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above 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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