Cylinder, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Cylinder is a community in Palo Alto County, Iowa, home to about 46 people spread across 0.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $26,875 a year, and a typical home is worth about $91,700. About 46.3% 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, Cylinder ranks number 950 of 1,017 in population, number 573 in median household income, number 690 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Cylinder 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. | Rodman, IA | 4.6 mi. | 26 |
| 2. | Whittemore, IA | 6.6 mi. | 569 |
| 3. | Emmetsburg, IA | 6.7 mi. | 3,648 |
| 4. | West Bend, IA | 10.5 mi. | 855 |
| 5. | Fenton, IA | 10.8 mi. | 290 |
| 6. | Curlew, IA | 12.1 mi. | 54 |
| 7. | Mallard, IA | 12.4 mi. | 263 |
| 8. | Graettinger, IA | 14.3 mi. | 1,096 |
What is the population of Cylinder, Iowa?
Cylinder has a population of about 46 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Cylinder, Iowa in?
Cylinder is located in Palo Alto County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Cylinder, Iowa?
The median home value in Cylinder is about $91,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Cylinder, Iowa?
The median personal income in Cylinder is about $26,875 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Cylinder, 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 Cylinder, 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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