Curlew, IA
Living in Curlew
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute44
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety83
Airports13
Hospitals90
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
61Population+11 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
3%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
83%Family Households+53% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years34%
15 to 34 years5%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years28%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate24%
Some College55%
Bachelor's degree3%
Households
Family household83%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-21% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K39%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K28%
$100K to $124K6%
Employers
Government24%
Private sector32%
Self-employed36%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance48%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office20%
Service4%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Housing
$43kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
58%Owner-Occupied-35% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier87%
Home Value
Less than $50K72%
$50K to $99K28%
House Heating Type
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas94%
Crime
Violent Crime in Curlew
United States45
Iowa35
Palo Alto County33
Property Crime in Curlew
United States48
Iowa43
Palo Alto County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Curlew
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding34
Tornado23
Blizzard11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Curlew, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Curlew, IA
Emmetsburg Catholic School
9 miles, N
Pocahontas Catholic School
18 miles, S
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
23 miles, NW
Sacred Heart School
24 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Curlew, IA
Buena Vista University
33 miles, SW
Waldorf University
59 miles, E
Northwestern College
67 miles, W
Dordt University
73 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Curlew, IA
Palo Alto County Hospital
10 miles, N
Pocahontas Community Hospital
17 miles, S
Spencer Municipal Hospital
24 miles, NW
Kossuth Regional Health Center
26 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Curlew, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
93 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
109 miles, NW
Des Moines International Airport
114 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
122 miles, E