Emmetsburg, Iowa facts for kids
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Emmetsburg
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Street in Emmetsburg
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| Nickname(s):
E-BURG
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| Motto(s):
"Home of Five Island Lake"
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Location of Emmetsburg, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Palo Alto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.96 sq mi (10.25 km2) |
| • Land | 3.79 sq mi (9.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,706 |
| • Density | 977.32/sq mi (377.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50536
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-25590 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456375 |
Emmetsburg is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. It is the county seat of Palo Alto County. The city is located around the southern bay of Five Island Lake. In 2020, about 3,706 people lived here.
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History of Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg was first settled by people who came from Ireland. This happened between 1845 and 1852, during a time called the Great Famine. Many people left Ireland then to find new homes.
The city was named after Robert Emmet. He was an Irish nationalist from Dublin. He led a rebellion against the British in 1803 and was executed at age 25. Emmetsburg officially became a city on November 17, 1877.
Geography of Emmetsburg
The city of Emmetsburg is located just east of the Des Moines River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 3.97 square miles (10.28 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.81 square miles (9.87 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers), is water.
Climate in Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg has a type of climate known as a hot-summer humid continental climate. This means it has warm to hot, often humid summers and cold winters. It is sometimes called "Dfa" on climate maps.
| Climate data for Emmetsburg, Iowa, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 65 (18) |
67 (19) |
86 (30) |
93 (34) |
100 (38) |
102 (39) |
106 (41) |
102 (39) |
99 (37) |
94 (34) |
81 (27) |
69 (21) |
106 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 46.2 (7.9) |
51.0 (10.6) |
68.0 (20.0) |
82.8 (28.2) |
89.3 (31.8) |
92.8 (33.8) |
94.0 (34.4) |
91.1 (32.8) |
89.3 (31.8) |
83.8 (28.8) |
66.1 (18.9) |
50.0 (10.0) |
95.3 (35.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 26.2 (−3.2) |
31.2 (−0.4) |
43.8 (6.6) |
59.0 (15.0) |
71.1 (21.7) |
81.5 (27.5) |
84.8 (29.3) |
82.2 (27.9) |
75.7 (24.3) |
62.5 (16.9) |
45.5 (7.5) |
31.7 (−0.2) |
57.9 (14.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 16.8 (−8.4) |
21.4 (−5.9) |
33.8 (1.0) |
47.4 (8.6) |
59.8 (15.4) |
70.4 (21.3) |
74.1 (23.4) |
71.3 (21.8) |
63.5 (17.5) |
50.5 (10.3) |
35.5 (1.9) |
22.8 (−5.1) |
47.3 (8.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 7.4 (−13.7) |
11.5 (−11.4) |
23.8 (−4.6) |
35.8 (2.1) |
48.6 (9.2) |
59.3 (15.2) |
63.3 (17.4) |
60.4 (15.8) |
51.2 (10.7) |
38.4 (3.6) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
13.9 (−10.1) |
36.6 (2.5) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −13.9 (−25.5) |
−8.9 (−22.7) |
1.2 (−17.1) |
21.1 (−6.1) |
34.4 (1.3) |
46.4 (8.0) |
53.0 (11.7) |
49.2 (9.6) |
35.1 (1.7) |
22.7 (−5.2) |
7.0 (−13.9) |
−7.4 (−21.9) |
−16.4 (−26.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −33 (−36) |
−29 (−34) |
−26 (−32) |
5 (−15) |
22 (−6) |
38 (3) |
40 (4) |
38 (3) |
18 (−8) |
9 (−13) |
−11 (−24) |
−24 (−31) |
−33 (−36) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.68 (17) |
0.93 (24) |
1.78 (45) |
3.70 (94) |
4.49 (114) |
5.54 (141) |
3.82 (97) |
4.36 (111) |
3.40 (86) |
2.37 (60) |
1.46 (37) |
1.06 (27) |
33.59 (853) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.0 (20) |
8.2 (21) |
5.9 (15) |
2.6 (6.6) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
4.9 (12) |
7.1 (18) |
37.1 (93.61) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.0 | 5.6 | 6.9 | 9.8 | 12.8 | 10.9 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 8.8 | 7.2 | 5.7 | 5.5 | 96 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.6 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.0 | 3.9 | 19.1 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Population Facts
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 44 | — |
| 1880 | 879 | +1897.7% |
| 1890 | 1,584 | +80.2% |
| 1900 | 2,361 | +49.1% |
| 1910 | 2,325 | −1.5% |
| 1920 | 2,762 | +18.8% |
| 1930 | 2,865 | +3.7% |
| 1940 | 3,374 | +17.8% |
| 1950 | 3,760 | +11.4% |
| 1960 | 3,887 | +3.4% |
| 1970 | 4,150 | +6.8% |
| 1980 | 4,621 | +11.3% |
| 1990 | 3,940 | −14.7% |
| 2000 | 3,958 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 3,904 | −1.4% |
| 2020 | 3,706 | −5.1% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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In 2020, the city of Emmetsburg had 3,706 people living there. There were 1,598 households. About 25% of these households had children under 18.
Most of the people in Emmetsburg were White (92.8%). There were also smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 3.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Emmetsburg was 43.2 years old. About 25% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, about 24.7% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%).
In 2010, the population was 3,904 people. The racial makeup was similar, with 96.9% White residents.
Education in Emmetsburg
The Emmetsburg Community School District runs the public schools in the area. Emmetsburg also has a campus of Iowa Lakes Community College. This college offers different programs for students after high school.
Sports in Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg has a history with sports, including minor league baseball. In 1912, an Emmetsburg team played in the Iowa State League. Their home games were held at Harrison Park.
Notable People from Emmetsburg
Many interesting people have connections to Emmetsburg:
- Thomas Appelquist was a theoretical physicist and a dean at Yale University. He was born in Emmetsburg.
- Paul Brechler was an athletic director for the University of Iowa. He also led the WAC sports conference. He graduated from Emmetsburg High School.
- Paul Emerick is a USA international rugby player. He was born in Emmetsburg.
- Matthew M. Joyce was a United States federal judge. He was born in Emmetsburg.
- Loren Meyer is a retired American professional basketball player. He was born in Emmetsburg.
- Bruce Nelson is a retired National Football League player. He was born in Emmetsburg.
- Robert W. Pratt was a District Judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. He was born in Emmetsburg.
- Curt Pringle was a former mayor of Anaheim, California. He also served as the Speaker of the California State Assembly. He was born in Emmetsburg.
See also
In Spanish: Emmetsburg para niños
