Guthrie Center, Iowa facts for kids
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Guthrie Center, Iowa
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Location of Guthrie Center, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Guthrie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.38 sq mi (6.16 km2) |
| • Land | 2.38 sq mi (6.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,593 |
| • Density | 669.61/sq mi (258.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50115
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-33420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394261 |
| Website | www.guthriecenter.com |
Guthrie Center is a city located in Guthrie County, Iowa, in the United States. It sits along the South Raccoon River. In 2020, about 1,593 people lived there.
Guthrie Center is also the county seat of Guthrie County. This means it's where the main government offices for the county are located. The city is part of the larger Des Moines metropolitan area, which includes Des Moines and West Des Moines.
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History of Guthrie Center
Guthrie Center was first planned out in 1856. This process is called "platting," which means creating a map that divides land into lots for building. The city was named after Captain Edwin B. Guthrie. He was an important person who served as the first justice of the peace in Fort Madison.
Captain Guthrie also fought as a volunteer in the Mexican-American War. On June 20, 1847, he was hurt while protecting a large amount of money (over $350,000 in gold and silver coins). The railroad reached Guthrie Center in 1879, which helped the town grow. The city officially became a town (was "incorporated") in 1880.
Geography and Climate
Where is Guthrie Center Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 2.47 square miles (6.40 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Understanding Guthrie Center's Climate
Guthrie Center has a type of weather called a "hot-summer humid continental climate." This is often shortened to "Dfa" on climate maps. This means the city experiences all four seasons, with hot and humid summers, and cold winters. It also gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Guthrie Center, Iowa, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1895–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 68 (20) |
77 (25) |
89 (32) |
96 (36) |
107 (42) |
106 (41) |
113 (45) |
113 (45) |
102 (39) |
96 (36) |
83 (28) |
72 (22) |
113 (45) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 51.8 (11.0) |
57.7 (14.3) |
73.2 (22.9) |
83.7 (28.7) |
89.8 (32.1) |
93.8 (34.3) |
95.2 (35.1) |
93.6 (34.2) |
90.7 (32.6) |
84.7 (29.3) |
69.2 (20.7) |
56.5 (13.6) |
96.8 (36.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 29.7 (−1.3) |
34.6 (1.4) |
47.5 (8.6) |
61.0 (16.1) |
71.8 (22.1) |
81.7 (27.6) |
85.1 (29.5) |
82.7 (28.2) |
76.6 (24.8) |
63.6 (17.6) |
47.7 (8.7) |
34.9 (1.6) |
59.7 (15.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 19.6 (−6.9) |
24.2 (−4.3) |
36.5 (2.5) |
48.7 (9.3) |
60.1 (15.6) |
70.4 (21.3) |
74.1 (23.4) |
71.2 (21.8) |
63.5 (17.5) |
50.7 (10.4) |
36.8 (2.7) |
25.3 (−3.7) |
48.4 (9.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 9.6 (−12.4) |
13.8 (−10.1) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
36.3 (2.4) |
48.4 (9.1) |
59.0 (15.0) |
63.0 (17.2) |
59.8 (15.4) |
50.4 (10.2) |
37.7 (3.2) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
15.6 (−9.1) |
37.1 (2.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −15.1 (−26.2) |
−9.4 (−23.0) |
3.8 (−15.7) |
19.5 (−6.9) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
43.6 (6.4) |
50.1 (10.1) |
47.6 (8.7) |
33.1 (0.6) |
20.5 (−6.4) |
7.4 (−13.7) |
−6.6 (−21.4) |
−19.0 (−28.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −35 (−37) |
−35 (−37) |
−29 (−34) |
7 (−14) |
19 (−7) |
35 (2) |
40 (4) |
36 (2) |
19 (−7) |
0 (−18) |
−16 (−27) |
−31 (−35) |
−35 (−37) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.89 (23) |
1.18 (30) |
1.88 (48) |
4.11 (104) |
5.30 (135) |
5.23 (133) |
4.32 (110) |
4.52 (115) |
3.61 (92) |
2.81 (71) |
1.88 (48) |
1.41 (36) |
37.14 (945) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.6 (14) |
5.4 (14) |
4.8 (12) |
1.0 (2.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
1.6 (4.1) |
7.1 (18) |
25.9 (65.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.3 | 3.8 | 5.7 | 9.4 | 11.0 | 10.2 | 8.9 | 8.6 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 5.7 | 4.8 | 86.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.4 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 12.5 |
| Source 1: NOAA (precip/snow days, and average precipitation 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima and minima 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
Population and People
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 571 | — |
| 1890 | 1,037 | +81.6% |
| 1900 | 1,193 | +15.0% |
| 1910 | 1,337 | +12.1% |
| 1920 | 1,727 | +29.2% |
| 1930 | 1,813 | +5.0% |
| 1940 | 2,066 | +14.0% |
| 1950 | 2,042 | −1.2% |
| 1960 | 2,071 | +1.4% |
| 1970 | 1,834 | −11.4% |
| 1980 | 1,713 | −6.6% |
| 1990 | 1,614 | −5.8% |
| 2000 | 1,668 | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 1,569 | −5.9% |
| 2020 | 1,593 | +1.5% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the United States census counted 1,593 people living in Guthrie Center. There were 699 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The city had about 670 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Guthrie Center (about 91.8%) were White. There were also smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 4.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 44.6 years old. About 23.9% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 25.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, the census showed 1,569 people living in Guthrie Center. There were 677 households. The population density was about 635 people per square mile.
At that time, about 96.0% of the residents were White. Other groups included African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 3.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 44.9 years. About 23.1% of residents were under 18 years old. And 25.7% were 65 years old or older. The city had more females (53.4%) than males (46.6%).
Education in Guthrie Center
The Guthrie Center Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the area.
- Guthrie Center Elementary School
- AC/GC High School
For junior high, students attend AC/GC Junior High School in Adair. This is part of a special agreement with the Adair–Casey Community School District.
Notable People from Guthrie Center
Many interesting people have come from Guthrie Center, including:
- James Ellison, an actor
- Bridget Flanery, an actress
- Jim Flanery, a women's basketball coach at Creighton University
- Coleman Griffith, a pioneer in the field of sports psychology
- Jack Laughery (1935–2006), who was the CEO of Hardee's fast-food restaurants from 1975 to 1990
- John Taggart, a poet
See also
In Spanish: Guthrie Center (Iowa) para niños
