Estherville, Iowa facts for kids
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Estherville, Iowa
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Central Avenue, Estherville, Iowa
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Location of Estherville, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Emmet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.39 sq mi (13.95 km2) |
| • Land | 5.39 sq mi (13.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,904 |
| • Density | 1,095.97/sq mi (423.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51334
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-25860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456397 |
| Website | http://www.cityofestherville.org |
Estherville is a city located in Emmet County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 5,904 people lived there. It is the main city, or county seat, of Emmet County.
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History of Estherville
Emmet County was formed in 1851. The first settlers arrived in the Estherville area around 1856 and 1857. Estherville became the county seat in 1859 and officially became a city in 1881.
The city was named after Esther A. Ridley, one of the first women to settle there. Many people living in Estherville today are descendants of families from Scandinavia, Germany, and Ireland who moved there in the 1870s.
A large meteorite hit the ground near Estherville on May 10, 1879. One piece of the meteorite weighed about 500 pounds! A smaller piece weighed 170 pounds. Scientists from the University of Minnesota studied several parts of it.
Things to Do in Estherville
The Regional Wellness Center is a modern fitness facility. It was built through a partnership between the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District and the National Guard. It has gym equipment, an indoor track, swimming pools with slides, and many fitness classes.
Estherville is also home to a newly updated Carnegie Library. You can use their free public wireless internet.
At the crossing of Iowa Highways 4 and 9, you can see a statue. It shows the Estherville meteorite breaking apart as it fell from the sky.
Fort Defiance State Park is a great place for outdoor activities. It has trails for hiking and horseback riding, a campsite, and outdoor meeting areas. The park was named after a military fort built in Estherville in 1863. This fort was created during a time of conflict with some Native American groups. Today, Fort Defiance State Park covers 191 acres and is managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Many White-tailed deer live in the park.
Geography of Estherville
Estherville is located at 43.404375 degrees north latitude and -94.833592 degrees west longitude.
The city covers a total area of about 5.32 square miles (13.95 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Estherville is close to other Iowa towns like Okoboji and Spirit Lake.
Climate in Estherville
Estherville has a hot-summer humid continental climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and cold winters. On climate maps, this type of climate is called "Dfa".
| Climate data for Estherville, 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) | 66 (19) |
69 (21) |
86 (30) |
93 (34) |
107 (42) |
106 (41) |
108 (42) |
107 (42) |
101 (38) |
93 (34) |
80 (27) |
70 (21) |
108 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 44.1 (6.7) |
48.1 (8.9) |
67.2 (19.6) |
80.8 (27.1) |
88.5 (31.4) |
91.9 (33.3) |
92.7 (33.7) |
90.6 (32.6) |
88.1 (31.2) |
81.7 (27.6) |
66.6 (19.2) |
47.6 (8.7) |
92.7 (33.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 23.8 (−4.6) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
41.0 (5.0) |
56.6 (13.7) |
68.9 (20.5) |
79.2 (26.2) |
82.5 (28.1) |
79.8 (26.6) |
73.9 (23.3) |
60.2 (15.7) |
43.1 (6.2) |
29.0 (−1.7) |
55.5 (13.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 14.5 (−9.7) |
19.0 (−7.2) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
44.7 (7.1) |
57.4 (14.1) |
68.1 (20.1) |
71.3 (21.8) |
68.5 (20.3) |
61.0 (16.1) |
48.1 (8.9) |
33.0 (0.6) |
20.2 (−6.6) |
44.8 (7.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 5.1 (−14.9) |
9.6 (−12.4) |
21.9 (−5.6) |
32.8 (0.4) |
45.9 (7.7) |
57.0 (13.9) |
60.1 (15.6) |
57.3 (14.1) |
48.2 (9.0) |
36.0 (2.2) |
23.0 (−5.0) |
11.4 (−11.4) |
34.0 (1.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −15.6 (−26.4) |
−10.3 (−23.5) |
0.1 (−17.7) |
19.2 (−7.1) |
32.7 (0.4) |
45.5 (7.5) |
50.4 (10.2) |
47.1 (8.4) |
33.8 (1.0) |
20.6 (−6.3) |
6.0 (−14.4) |
−9.7 (−23.2) |
−15.6 (−26.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −31 (−35) |
−38 (−39) |
−24 (−31) |
3 (−16) |
18 (−8) |
30 (−1) |
40 (4) |
33 (1) |
18 (−8) |
−5 (−21) |
−12 (−24) |
−30 (−34) |
−38 (−39) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.77 (20) |
0.82 (21) |
1.42 (36) |
3.55 (90) |
4.48 (114) |
4.80 (122) |
3.94 (100) |
3.76 (96) |
3.25 (83) |
2.50 (64) |
1.46 (37) |
0.99 (25) |
31.74 (808) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.4 (21) |
6.4 (16) |
5.7 (14) |
2.3 (5.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
4.3 (11) |
6.3 (16) |
33.8 (84.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 90 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.3 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 17.1 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
People Living in Estherville (Demographics)
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 168 | — |
| 1880 | 138 | −17.9% |
| 1890 | 1,475 | +968.8% |
| 1900 | 3,237 | +119.5% |
| 1910 | 3,404 | +5.2% |
| 1920 | 4,699 | +38.0% |
| 1930 | 4,940 | +5.1% |
| 1940 | 5,651 | +14.4% |
| 1950 | 6,719 | +18.9% |
| 1960 | 7,927 | +18.0% |
| 1970 | 8,108 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 7,518 | −7.3% |
| 1990 | 6,720 | −10.6% |
| 2000 | 6,656 | −1.0% |
| 2010 | 6,360 | −4.4% |
| 2020 | 5,904 | −7.2% |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the census counted 5,904 people living in Estherville. There were 2,455 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most residents (84.5%) were White. Other groups included Black or African American (1.5%), Native American (0.7%), and Asian (0.5%). About 13.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 39.3 years old. About 27% of residents were under 20 years old. About 21% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.1%) and females (49.9%).
2010 Census Information
In 2010, Estherville had 6,360 people living there. There were 2,607 households.
The average age was 37.2 years. About 23.2% of residents were under 18. About 18% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more males (50.3%) than females (49.7%).
The average income for a household was $31,279. For families, it was $41,042.
Education in Estherville
The Estherville–Lincoln Central Community School District manages the public schools in the area. This district was created in 1997 when the Estherville and Lincoln Central school districts joined together.
Since 2016, all elementary, middle, and high schools are located on one campus. This was part of a plan to build new school buildings and update the high school.
Estherville is also home to the main campus of Iowa Lakes Community College.
Sports in Estherville
In 1912, Estherville had its own minor league baseball team. The Estherville team won the championship in the 1912 Iowa State League. The team was managed by Harry Welch.
Local News and Media
The local newspaper is the Estherville Daily News, available in print and online. There are two local radio stations: KILR and KILR-FM. Estherville is part of the Sioux City television market.
The Estherville Meteorite
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On May 10, 1879, a 455-pound meteorite fell to Earth in Emmet County, just a few miles north of Estherville. It is now known as the Estherville Meteorite. When it landed, it buried itself 15 feet deep in the ground.
This meteorite is made of a special type of rock called mesosiderite, which is a mix of stone and iron. You can see parts of the Estherville Meteorite on display in several places around the world. These include the Estherville Public Library, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in the U.S., the Museum Reich der Kristalle in Munich, Germany, and the Natural History Museum, Vienna in Austria.
Notable People from Estherville
- William M. McFarland (1848–1905) - He started newspapers in Iowa, including the Estherville Vindicator. He also served in the Iowa House of Representatives and was Iowa's Secretary of State.
- Sherie Scheer (born 1940) - A well-known photographer who was born in Estherville.
- Frank P. Woods (1868–1944) - He served five terms as a U.S. Representative from 1909 to 1919.
Images for kids
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Empty business district - South 6th Street
See also
In Spanish: Estherville (Iowa) para niños
