Keota, Iowa facts for kids
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Keota, Iowa
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Location of Keota, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Counties | Keokuk, Washington |
| Townships | Lafayette, Seventy-Six |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 897 |
| • Density | 1,160.41/sq mi (447.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52248
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-40980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395518 |
Keota is a city in Keokuk and Washington counties, Iowa, United States. The population was 897 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Keota is derived from an Indian name meaning "gone to visit" or "the fire is gone out".
2010 fire
A large part of historic downtown Keota was damaged by a fire on December 4, 2010. Five buildings on East Broadway were badly damaged or destroyed.
2023 tornado
An EF4 tornado struck the northwest edge of Keota on the afternoon of March 31, 2023, causing extensive damage to numerous farms just outside of the city. Volunteers helped to clean up the debris in recovery efforts following the tornado.
Geography
Keota is located in eastern Keokuk County and the city limits extend east into Washington County to encompass a golf course. The city is 15 miles (24 km) east of Sigourney, the Keokuk county seat, and 17 miles (27 km) northwest of Washington.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Keota has a total area of 0.63 square miles (1.63 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 710 | — |
| 1890 | 777 | +9.4% |
| 1900 | 996 | +28.2% |
| 1910 | 988 | −0.8% |
| 1920 | 1,025 | +3.7% |
| 1930 | 955 | −6.8% |
| 1940 | 1,032 | +8.1% |
| 1950 | 1,145 | +10.9% |
| 1960 | 1,096 | −4.3% |
| 1970 | 1,112 | +1.5% |
| 1980 | 1,034 | −7.0% |
| 1990 | 1,000 | −3.3% |
| 2000 | 1,025 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 1,009 | −1.6% |
| 2020 | 897 | −11.1% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,009 people, 408 households, and 269 families living in the city. The population density was 1,601.6 inhabitants per square mile (618.4/km2). There were 443 housing units at an average density of 703.2 per square mile (271.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.
There were 408 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.95.
The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
Education
Keota is home to Keota Community School District, that serves for the education of kindergarten through 12th grade. Their mascot is the Eagle. Their school colors are Purple and Gold.
See also
In Spanish: Keota (Iowa) para niños
