Mapleton, Iowa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mapleton, Iowa
City
Motto(s):  "Rural beauty with a touch of class"
Location of Mapleton, Iowa
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Monona
Area
• Total	1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2)
• Land	1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,138 ft (347 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,165
• Density	741.09/sq mi (286.19/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	51034
Area code(s)	712
FIPS code	19-49170
GNIS feature ID	0458787
Website	http://www.mapleton.com

Mapleton is a small city in Monona County, Iowa, United States. It's a friendly place with a population of 1,165 people, according to the 2020 census. The city's motto is "Rural beauty with a touch of class," which gives you a good idea of what it's like.

History of Mapleton

Mapleton was officially marked out and planned in 1857. This happened when the railroad lines reached this area. The city got its name because it is located close to the Maple River.

The 2011 Tornado

On April 9, 2011, between 7:20 and 7:30 p.m., a strong tornado hit Mapleton. This tornado was rated as an EF3, which means it was quite powerful. It tore through the western part of the city. Early reports said that about half of the town was damaged or destroyed. The tornado was very wide, about three-quarters of a mile across. Luckily, no one was seriously hurt, even though many homes and businesses were damaged.

Geography and Location

Mapleton is located at coordinates 42.164049 degrees North and -95.791110 degrees West. It sits right on the Maple River.

City Area

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.60 square miles (4.07 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water within the city limits.

Population and People

Mapleton has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:

Mapleton in 2020

In 2020, there were 1,165 people living in Mapleton. There were 507 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of the people living in Mapleton were White (96.1%). About 2.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Mapleton was 45 years old. About 26.2% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 26.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (53.6%) was female.

Education in Mapleton

Public schools in Mapleton are managed by the Maple Valley–Anthon–Oto Community School District.

School History

The first school in the Mapleton area, East Mapleton Township School, was started in 1858. An independent school district was officially created on May 5, 1880. Voters approved money to build a new school, which opened in 1880. Another new school building was opened around 1903.

Later, in 1916, the Mapleton Consolidated School District was formed. They bought land for another new school, which opened in October 1918. A building for vocational training (learning job skills) was added in 1927.

In 1955, the Mapleton Community School District joined with the Ticonic Independent School District. In 1961, the Mapleton Community School District merged into the Maple Valley Community School District. Then, on July 1, 2012, the Maple Valley district combined with the Anthon–Oto Community School District. This created the current Maple Valley–Anthon–Oto Community School District.

Notable People from Mapleton

Many interesting people have come from Mapleton, including:

• Garfield Wood – An inventor and a pioneer in motorboats and hydroplanes.
• Arthur Carhart – A well-known conservationist who worked to protect nature.
• John F. Raper Jr. – He served as the United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming.
• Rev. Vine Victor Deloria – The first Episcopal priest of Native American heritage to serve in the Diocese of Iowa.
• Richard D. Kisling – He was the 3rd Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
• Tyler Walsh – A comedian.

See also

In Spanish: Mapleton (Iowa) para niños