Hawarden, Iowa facts for kids
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Hawarden, Iowa
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Current City Hall
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"Move Forward In Hawarden Iowa"
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Location of Hawarden, Iowa
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| Country |  USA |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Sioux |
| Incorporated | March 18, 1887 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.92 sq mi (7.56 km2) |
| • Land | 2.78 sq mi (7.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,700 |
| • Density | 970.87/sq mi (374.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
51011, 51023
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-35265 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457324 |
| Website | City of Hawarden, Iowa |
Hawarden is a city in Sioux County, Iowa, United States. It is located along the Big Sioux River. In 2020, about 2,700 people lived there.
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Hawarden's History
Hawarden was first planned out in 1882. It got its name from Hawarden Castle. This castle was the home of a famous leader named William Gladstone in Wales. Hawarden officially became a city on March 18, 1887.
Hawarden's Location and Climate
Hawarden is located at 43°0′4″N 96°29′4″W / 43.00111°N 96.48444°W, right by the Big Sioux River.
How Big is Hawarden?
The city covers a total area of about 3.02 square miles (7.82 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.89 square miles (7.49 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers), is water.
What is Hawarden's Weather Like?
Hawarden is in the middle of North America, far from any large oceans. This means it has a humid continental climate. This type of climate brings hot and humid summers, along with cold and snowy winters. The temperatures can change a lot. In summer, daytime temperatures can go above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. In winter, temperatures can drop well below zero.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 71 (22) |
71 (22) |
91 (33) |
97 (36) |
102 (39) |
108 (42) |
108 (42) |
104 (40) |
103 (39) |
94 (34) |
81 (27) |
70 (21) |
108 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 28.7 (−1.8) |
35 (2) |
47.3 (8.5) |
61.7 (16.5) |
73.2 (22.9) |
82.5 (28.1) |
86.2 (30.1) |
83.7 (28.7) |
76 (24) |
63.7 (17.6) |
44.8 (7.1) |
31.7 (−0.2) |
59.5 (15.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 8.5 (−13.1) |
15.3 (−9.3) |
25.7 (−3.5) |
37.3 (2.9) |
49.2 (9.6) |
58.5 (14.7) |
62.9 (17.2) |
60.6 (15.9) |
50.1 (10.1) |
38 (3) |
24.8 (−4.0) |
12.8 (−10.7) |
37.0 (2.7) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −26 (−32) |
−26 (−32) |
−22 (−30) |
−2 (−19) |
25 (−4) |
38 (3) |
42 (6) |
37 (3) |
24 (−4) |
12 (−11) |
−9 (−23) |
−24 (−31) |
−26 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.59 (15) |
0.62 (16) |
2 (51) |
2.75 (70) |
3.75 (95) |
3.61 (92) |
3.3 (84) |
2.9 (74) |
2.42 (61) |
1.99 (51) |
1.4 (36) |
0.66 (17) |
25.99 (662) |
| Source: USTravelWeather.com [1] | |||||||||||||
People Living in Hawarden
The number of people living in Hawarden has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 744 | — |
| 1900 | 1,810 | +143.3% |
| 1910 | 2,107 | +16.4% |
| 1920 | 2,491 | +18.2% |
| 1930 | 2,459 | −1.3% |
| 1940 | 2,681 | +9.0% |
| 1950 | 2,625 | −2.1% |
| 1960 | 2,544 | −3.1% |
| 1970 | 2,789 | +9.6% |
| 1980 | 2,722 | −2.4% |
| 1990 | 2,439 | −10.4% |
| 2000 | 2,478 | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 2,546 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 2,700 | +6.0% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Hawarden's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 2,700 people lived in Hawarden. There were 1,036 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Most of the people in Hawarden were White (73.9%). About 13.9% were from other racial backgrounds, and 10.8% were from two or more races. A significant part of the population, 26.9%, was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Hawarden was 38.3 years old. About 30.2% of the residents were under 20 years old.
Hawarden's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,546 people living in Hawarden. There were 1,020 households.
The racial makeup of the city was mostly White (86.8%). About 10.6% were from other races. Around 20.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 39 years. About 25.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
What Hawarden is Known For
Hawarden has several local businesses and places that provide jobs. These include:
- Dakota Treats, LLC, which makes treats for dogs.
- For-Most, Inc., a company that builds equipment for handling cattle.
- Plasticology, LLC, a factory that makes plastic products.
Other important employers are Hawarden Regional Healthcare, Cooperative Farmers Elevator (CFE), Peoples Bank & Agency, and Rivers Edge Bank.
Learning in Hawarden
There are two schools for kids in Hawarden: West Sioux Elementary and West Sioux High/Middle School.
The West Sioux Community School District was formed in 1959. It includes students from Hawarden, Ireton, Chatsworth, and the nearby rural areas.
Fun Things to Do in Hawarden
Annual Events
Every year, Hawarden hosts an event called "Big Sioux River Days." This fun event takes place during the Labor Day Weekend.
Famous People From Hawarden
Many interesting people have come from Hawarden, including:
- J. Hyatt Downing, a writer.
- Hope Emerson, an actress.
- Adam Gregg, who is currently the Lieutenant Governor of Iowa.
- Stanley L. Greigg, who was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Brian Hansen, a former American football punter in the National Football League.
- Vince Jasper, a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League.
- Lisa Suhair Majaj, a Palestinian American poet and scholar.
- Albert J. Meyer, an economist.
- Dick Sadler, a politician.
- Ruth Suckow, an author.
- Anna Johnson Pell Wheeler, a mathematician.
