Kimballton, Iowa facts for kids
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Kimballton, Iowa
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Location of Kimballton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Audubon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 291 |
| • Density | 381.89/sq mi (147.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51543
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-41295 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458078 |
Kimballton is a small city in Audubon County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 291 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Kimballton's History
Kimballton started in 1883. That year, Hans Jensen Jorgensen opened a post office in the area. The town was officially set up in 1888. Later, in 1908, it became an incorporated city. Kimballton got its name from Edward Kimball, who worked for the railroad.
There are eight places in or near Kimballton that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are important sites that have been kept safe because of their history.
Jan Jensen, who later became a head coach for Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball, grew up in Kimballton.
Where is Kimballton?
Kimballton is located at 41°37′42″N 95°4′28″W / 41.62833°N 95.07444°W. This means it is in the western part of Iowa.
The city covers about 0.77 square miles (1.97 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Kimballton is about 3 miles (5 km) north of Elk Horn. It is also about 13 miles (21 km) east of Harlan. If you travel about 60 miles (95 km) east, you will reach Omaha.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 271 | — |
| 1920 | 382 | +41.0% |
| 1930 | 378 | −1.0% |
| 1940 | 349 | −7.7% |
| 1950 | 428 | +22.6% |
| 1960 | 380 | −11.2% |
| 1970 | 343 | −9.7% |
| 1980 | 362 | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 289 | −20.2% |
| 2000 | 342 | +18.3% |
| 2010 | 322 | −5.8% |
| 2020 | 291 | −9.6% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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In 2020, the population of Kimballton was 291 people. This means there were about 382 people living in each square mile. Most of the people living in Kimballton are White.
The average age of people in Kimballton in 2020 was 50.1 years old. About 23.7% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 24.7% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Education in Kimballton
Students in Kimballton attend schools in the Exira–Elk Horn–Kimballton Community School District. This school district was formed on July 1, 2014, when the former Elk Horn–Kimballton Community School District joined with another district.
Kimballton's Danish Culture
Kimballton has a strong connection to Danish culture. Many people in the city have Danish ancestors. The community is very proud of its Danish customs and traditions. Some local people even still speak Danish sometimes!
Many Danish traditions are kept alive in Kimballton. For example, people enjoy performing Danish folk dancing for audiences. The Kimballton Danes also share their heritage by cooking Æbleskiver. This is a special Danish pancake that they make at different times of the year.
Famous People from Kimballton
- Clark R. Rasmussen was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives. He was from Kimballton.
See also
In Spanish: Kimballton (Iowa) para niños
