Klemme, Iowa facts for kids
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Klemme, Iowa
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Location of Klemme, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Hancock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 441 |
| • Density | 882.00/sq mi (340.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50449
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-41655 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458123 |
Klemme is a small city located in Hancock County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 441 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Klemme
Klemme was named after Harmon J. Klemme, who owned the land where the city was built. The city was officially started in 1889 and became an incorporated city in 1899.
Harmon Klemme's original home in Klemme is now a museum called the Klemme Homestead Museum. This museum helps people learn about the city's past. Harmon Klemme also lived in Belmond, Iowa, for many years. His home there is now a bed and breakfast.
Southwest of Klemme, you can find a large wind farm. This farm uses wind power to create electricity.
Geography of Klemme
Klemme is located at coordinates 43.007317 degrees North and 93.601321 degrees West. It is close to the East Branch Iowa River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.3 square kilometers (0.51 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 262 | — |
| 1910 | 306 | +16.8% |
| 1920 | 468 | +52.9% |
| 1930 | 463 | −1.1% |
| 1940 | 528 | +14.0% |
| 1950 | 555 | +5.1% |
| 1960 | 615 | +10.8% |
| 1970 | 554 | −9.9% |
| 1980 | 620 | +11.9% |
| 1990 | 587 | −5.3% |
| 2000 | 593 | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 507 | −14.5% |
| 2020 | 441 | −13.0% |
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Klemme's Population in 2020
The 2020 census counted 441 people living in Klemme. There were 207 households and 125 families. The city had about 881.9 people per square mile (340.5 per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Klemme were White (90.7%). About 7.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Klemme was 40.9 years. About 24.3% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 20.2% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.7%) and females (48.3%).
Klemme's Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, Klemme had 507 people. There were 219 households and 132 families. The population density was about 994.1 people per square mile.
Most residents were White (98.6%). A small number (0.4%) were Hispanic or Latino.
The median age was 39.6 years. About 26.2% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 16.8% were 65 years or older. The population was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
Education in Klemme
The Belmond–Klemme Community School District serves the students in Klemme.
Klemme used to have its own school district, called the Klemme Community School District. It had a school building that was built in 1939. The last class to graduate from Klemme High was in 1990.
On July 1, 1994, the Klemme school district joined with the Belmond district. This created the Belmond-Klemme Community School District. After this, the old Klemme school building closed. In 2000, a couple bought the building and even operated a restaurant there for a while.
