Climbing Hill, Iowa facts for kids
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Climbing Hill, Iowa
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 Climbing Hill, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Woodbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.28 sq mi (3.32 km2) |
| • Land | 1.28 sq mi (3.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 97 |
| • Density | 75.72/sq mi (29.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
51015
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-14385 |
| GNIS feature ID | 455477 |
Climbing Hill is a small community in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Climbing Hill is located about 1,135 feet (346 meters) above sea level. It is part of the larger Sioux City area, which includes parts of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The community has its own post office and uses the ZIP code 51015.
Population of Climbing Hill
This section tells us about the number of people living in Climbing Hill.
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| 2020 | 97 | — | |
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According to the 2020 Census, 97 people lived in Climbing Hill.
History of Climbing Hill
The community of Climbing Hill got its name from its first settler and postmaster, C. E. Ostrander. His home was on a high piece of land. To reach it, people had to climb a hill.
Even though the community moved several times, the name "Climbing Hill" stuck. Around 1867, the community finally settled on flat land.
Over the years, the population of Climbing Hill has changed:
- In 1902, 37 people lived there.
- By 1925, the population grew to 83 people.
- In 1940, the community had 150 residents.
