Fillmore, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fillmore, Iowa
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 Fillmore, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dubuque |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 563 |
| GNIS feature ID | 456587 |
Fillmore is a small, quiet place in Dubuque County, Iowa, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Fillmore is found right next to U.S. Route 151, about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) east-northeast of a town called Cascade.
A Look Back in Time
Fillmore has been around for a long time. We can see how its size has changed by looking at its population over the years. In 1887, there were about 30 people living in Fillmore.
By 1902, the community had grown quite a bit, reaching a population of 115 people. However, by 1940, the number of residents had become smaller, with only 20 people living there. These numbers show how communities can change over time.
Learning in Fillmore
Students who live in Fillmore attend schools that are part of the Western Dubuque Community School District. This means that the local school district decides which schools children in Fillmore will go to.
Younger students attend Cascade Elementary School. Older students go to Cascade Junior/Senior High School. Both of these schools are located in the nearby town of Cascade. This way, students from Fillmore can get a good education close to home.
