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Holstein, Iowa
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| Motto(s):
"Willkommen Freunde"
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Location of Holstein, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Ida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.58 sq mi (4.10 km2) |
| • Land | 1.58 sq mi (4.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,501 |
| • Density | 951.81/sq mi (367.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51025
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-36840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457567 |
| Website | City of Holstein, Iowa |
Holstein is a friendly city in Ida County, Iowa, United States. It's a small community with a population of about 1,500 people. The city is known for its welcoming spirit and its connection to German heritage. In the 2020 census, 1,501 people lived here. This was a small increase from the 1,470 people counted in 2000.
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A Look Back: Holstein's History
Holstein was started in 1882. Many of the first people who settled here came from a place called Holstein in Germany. That's how the city got its name! Holstein officially became a city on April 25, 1883. In June 2007, the city celebrated its 125th birthday with a week full of fun events.
Exploring Holstein: Geography and Climate
Holstein is located at 42.486794 degrees north and -95.542565 degrees west. This means it's in the western part of Iowa.
How Big is Holstein?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.50 square miles (3.88 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Holstein's Weather Patterns
Holstein experiences a climate typical of the Midwest, with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Here's a look at the weather details:
| Climate data for Holstein, Iowa, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 2004–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 61 (16) |
66 (19) |
83 (28) |
90 (32) |
100 (38) |
98 (37) |
101 (38) |
95 (35) |
95 (35) |
89 (32) |
78 (26) |
65 (18) |
101 (38) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 46.6 (8.1) |
51.1 (10.6) |
70.2 (21.2) |
82.1 (27.8) |
90.2 (32.3) |
92.1 (33.4) |
91.5 (33.1) |
89.3 (31.8) |
88.0 (31.1) |
81.9 (27.7) |
68.1 (20.1) |
51.0 (10.6) |
94.9 (34.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 25.7 (−3.5) |
30.9 (−0.6) |
44.8 (7.1) |
58.7 (14.8) |
69.8 (21.0) |
79.4 (26.3) |
81.4 (27.4) |
79.3 (26.3) |
73.3 (22.9) |
60.3 (15.7) |
44.2 (6.8) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
56.5 (13.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 17.1 (−8.3) |
21.9 (−5.6) |
34.6 (1.4) |
47.2 (8.4) |
59.3 (15.2) |
69.4 (20.8) |
72.2 (22.3) |
70.2 (21.2) |
62.6 (17.0) |
49.8 (9.9) |
34.7 (1.5) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
46.8 (8.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 8.6 (−13.0) |
12.8 (−10.7) |
24.5 (−4.2) |
35.8 (2.1) |
48.8 (9.3) |
59.4 (15.2) |
63.1 (17.3) |
61.2 (16.2) |
52.0 (11.1) |
39.2 (4.0) |
25.3 (−3.7) |
13.8 (−10.1) |
37.0 (2.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −15.3 (−26.3) |
−11.2 (−24.0) |
2.3 (−16.5) |
19.5 (−6.9) |
34.0 (1.1) |
48.4 (9.1) |
52.5 (11.4) |
50.1 (10.1) |
37.8 (3.2) |
22.0 (−5.6) |
7.1 (−13.8) |
−7.5 (−21.9) |
−18.6 (−28.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −27 (−33) |
−27 (−33) |
−16 (−27) |
5 (−15) |
27 (−3) |
44 (7) |
45 (7) |
44 (7) |
31 (−1) |
10 (−12) |
−5 (−21) |
−23 (−31) |
−27 (−33) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.93 (24) |
1.08 (27) |
1.99 (51) |
3.42 (87) |
4.50 (114) |
5.14 (131) |
3.79 (96) |
4.24 (108) |
3.08 (78) |
2.36 (60) |
1.45 (37) |
1.18 (30) |
33.16 (843) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.9 (18) |
8.9 (23) |
5.3 (13) |
2.1 (5.3) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
3.5 (8.9) |
8.1 (21) |
35.3 (90.47) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.9 | 9.0 | 11.8 | 11.0 | 8.7 | 9.3 | 8.0 | 7.2 | 5.0 | 6.1 | 95.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 5.0 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 4.4 | 19.8 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: NWS/XMACIS2 (mean maxima/minima 2006–2020) | |||||||||||||
Who Lives Here? Population and People
The population of Holstein has changed over the years. Here's how it has grown and shrunk since 1890:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 539 | — | |
| 1900 | 870 | 61.4% | |
| 1910 | 936 | 7.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,248 | 33.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,300 | 4.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,296 | −0.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,336 | 3.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,413 | 5.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,445 | 2.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,477 | 2.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,449 | −1.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,470 | 1.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,396 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,501 | 7.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The 2020 Census: A Snapshot
In 2020, the census counted 1,501 people living in Holstein. There were 627 households and 387 families. The city had about 952 people per square mile.
Most residents, about 92.5%, identified as White. Other groups included 1.3% Black or African American, 0.6% Asian, and 1.8% from other backgrounds. About 3.5% of people identified with two or more races. Around 6.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- About 26% of households had children under 18.
- Nearly half (49.1%) of households were married couples.
- About 38.3% of all households were not families.
- Many households (34.6%) had just one person living there.
- About 16.3% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age in Holstein was 42.8 years.
- 24.0% of residents were under 20.
- 5.9% were between 20 and 24.
- 22.9% were between 25 and 44.
- 22.0% were between 45 and 64.
- 25.2% were 65 or older.
The city's population was almost evenly split between males (49.6%) and females (50.4%).
The 2010 Census: Ten Years Earlier
In 2010, the census showed 1,396 people lived in Holstein. There were 616 households and 354 families. The population density was about 937 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was mostly White (97.7%). Other groups included 0.1% African American and 0.2% Native American. About 2.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- 26.3% of households had children under 18.
- 48.9% were married couples.
- About 37.3% of all households had only one person.
- 16.6% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age was 44.1 years.
- 23.5% of residents were under 18.
- 23.7% were 65 or older.
The gender split was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
Learning in Holstein: Education
Holstein's public schools are part of the Galva–Holstein Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 1980. It was formed by combining the Galva and Holstein school districts.
Famous Faces: Notable People from Holstein
- Biggs Wehde (1906–1970): He was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Chicago White Sox in 1930 and 1931.
- Lauren K. Soth (1910–1998): He went to Holstein High School. He became a journalist and editor and won the famous Pulitzer Prize award for his work.
See also
In Spanish: Holstein (Iowa) para niños
