Eagle Grove, Iowa facts for kids
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Eagle Grove, Iowa
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Location of Eagle Grove, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Wright |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.07 sq mi (10.55 km2) |
| • Land | 4.07 sq mi (10.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,601 |
| • Density | 884.33/sq mi (341.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50533
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-23250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456091 |
Eagle Grove is a city located in Wright County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,601 people lived there. It is the biggest city in Wright County.
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History of Eagle Grove
Eagle Grove was first planned out in 1881. Its name comes from a special grove of oak trees. Early settlers saw eagle nests in these trees. The nests were located above the Boone River bank.
In 1851, a man named N. B. Paine moved to Wright County. He bought land and built a log cabin. This cabin was just west of the oak grove. One eagle nest was very large, over six feet wide. Eagles lived in this nest during the springs and summers of 1855 and 1856. Sadly, in 1857, a trapper shot and killed them. The town was named Eagle Grove to remember these eagles.
A sad event happened on February 2, 1973. A natural gas explosion killed 13 people. It also destroyed two buildings: the Chatterbox Cafe and a hardware store. This was a difficult time for the town.
Geography and Location
Eagle Grove is found near the Boone River. The city covers about 4.04 square miles (10.55 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Weather in Eagle Grove
| Climate data for Eagle Grove, Iowa | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
67 (19) |
86 (30) |
96 (36) |
100 (38) |
102 (39) |
103 (39) |
102 (39) |
98 (37) |
94 (34) |
80 (27) |
67 (19) |
103 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 26 (−3) |
32 (0) |
44 (7) |
59 (15) |
72 (22) |
81 (27) |
84 (29) |
82 (28) |
75 (24) |
62 (17) |
45 (7) |
30 (−1) |
58 (14) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 7 (−14) |
13 (−11) |
25 (−4) |
36 (2) |
48 (9) |
58 (14) |
62 (17) |
60 (16) |
50 (10) |
38 (3) |
25 (−4) |
11 (−12) |
36 (2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −32 (−36) |
−30 (−34) |
−25 (−32) |
3 (−16) |
— | 36 (2) |
42 (6) |
32 (0) |
21 (−6) |
12 (−11) |
−18 (−28) |
−26 (−32) |
−32 (−36) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.60 (15) |
0.80 (20) |
2.03 (52) |
3.63 (92) |
4.69 (119) |
5.36 (136) |
4.42 (112) |
3.82 (97) |
3.17 (81) |
2.26 (57) |
1.74 (44) |
1.19 (30) |
33.71 (855) |
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Population and People
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 1,881 | — |
| 1900 | 3,557 | +89.1% |
| 1910 | 3,387 | −4.8% |
| 1920 | 4,433 | +30.9% |
| 1930 | 4,071 | −8.2% |
| 1940 | 4,024 | −1.2% |
| 1950 | 4,176 | +3.8% |
| 1960 | 4,381 | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 4,489 | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 4,324 | −3.7% |
| 1990 | 3,671 | −15.1% |
| 2000 | 3,712 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 3,583 | −3.5% |
| 2020 | 3,601 | +0.5% |
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Eagle Grove in 2020
In 2020, the city had 3,601 people living there. There were 1,445 households, which are groups of people living together. About 886 of these households were families. The city had about 884 people per square mile.
Most of the people (75.5%) were White. About 15.0% were from other races, and 7.6% were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 24.8% of the population.
About 30.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Eagle Grove was 35.9 years. Almost 30% of residents were under 20 years old.
Eagle Grove in 2010
In 2010, Eagle Grove had 3,583 people. There were 1,500 households. The city had about 887 people per square mile.
Most residents (95.5%) were White. About 8.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 41 years. About 24.3% of people were under 18. Also, 19.4% were 65 years old or older.
Fun Things to Do
Eagle Grove is special because it hosts the county fair. This is unusual for a town that isn't the county seat. The Wright County District Junior Fair happens every July. It takes place in Greenwood Park. This fair brings many people from the area to Eagle Grove. The fairgrounds have been improved recently. The Wright County Fair keeps growing and getting better.
Schools in Eagle Grove
The Eagle Grove Community School District serves students from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade. This school district covers parts of three counties: Wright, Humboldt, and Webster. It serves students from Eagle Grove, Thor, Vincent, and Woolstock. It also includes the areas around these towns.
There are 836 students in grades K-12. The district recently built a new elementary school. This school is for Pre-K to 4th grade. It is connected to the middle school building.
School Sports Teams
Eagle Grove High School is part of the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Their sports teams compete in a group called the Top of Iowa Conference. This conference has 18 schools. These schools are in classes 1A and 2A for sports.
Notable People from Eagle Grove
- Robert D. Blue (1898–1989) – He was the 30th Governor of Iowa. He served from 1945 to 1949.
- Frances Lee – She was an actress in silent films.
- Alvin Setzepfandt – He was a veterinarian and a politician in Minnesota.
Images for kids
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Panorama image of Eagle Grove, 1912
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Broadway in Eagle Grove, 1912
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See also
In Spanish: Eagle Grove (Iowa) para niños
