Curlew, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Curlew is a community in Palo Alto County, Iowa, home to about 54 people spread across 0.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $38,750 a year, and a typical home is worth about $58,000. About 15.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Curlew ranks number 937 of 1,017 in population, number 525 in median household income, number 879 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Curlew typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 7°F. The area sees roughly 37 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mallard, IA | 3.9 mi. | 263 |
| 2. | Ayrshire, IA | 6.4 mi. | 146 |
| 3. | Plover, IA | 9.2 mi. | 45 |
| 4. | Emmetsburg, IA | 9.8 mi. | 3,648 |
| 5. | Havelock, IA | 10.3 mi. | 162 |
| 6. | Laurens, IA | 10.7 mi. | 1,206 |
| 7. | Rodman, IA | 11.1 mi. | 26 |
| 8. | Cylinder, IA | 12.1 mi. | 46 |
What is the population of Curlew, Iowa?
Curlew has a population of about 54 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Curlew, Iowa in?
Curlew is located in Palo Alto County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Curlew, Iowa?
The median home value in Curlew is about $58,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Curlew, Iowa?
The median personal income in Curlew is about $38,750 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Curlew, Iowa?
Since 1950, 23 tornadoes have been recorded in Palo Alto County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Curlew, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 7 degrees, with around 37 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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