Ocheyedan, Iowa facts for kids
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Ocheyedan, Iowa
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Location of Ocheyedan, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Osceola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 439 |
| • Density | 387.81/sq mi (149.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
51349, 51354
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-58530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459794 |
Ocheyedan is a small city in Osceola County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 439 people lived there.
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History of Ocheyedan
Ocheyedan started in 1884 when the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railroad built tracks through the area. This helped the town grow.
The name Ocheyedan is known for being tricky to say! Reader's Digest magazine even called it the "most difficult to pronounce" place name in Iowa. Most people say it like "oh-CHEED-en."
Geography of Ocheyedan
Ocheyedan is located at 43°24′52″N 95°32′7″W / 43.41444°N 95.53528°W. The city covers an area of about 1.16 square miles (2.93 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
There's a common misunderstanding about the highest point in Iowa. Many people think it's the Ocheyedan Mound, which is close to the city. The Ocheyedan Mound is 1,655 feet (504 meters) high. However, the true highest point in Iowa is Hawkeye Point, which is a bit taller at 1,670 feet (509 meters).
The Ocheyedan River flows to the southwest of the city.
Population of Ocheyedan
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| 1900 | 599 | — | |
| 1910 | 595 | −0.7% | |
| 1920 | 686 | 15.3% | |
| 1930 | 627 | −8.6% | |
| 1940 | 712 | 13.6% | |
| 1950 | 700 | −1.7% | |
| 1960 | 662 | −5.4% | |
| 1970 | 545 | −17.7% | |
| 1980 | 599 | 9.9% | |
| 1990 | 539 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 536 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 490 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 439 | −10.4% | |
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Ocheyedan's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 439 people living in Ocheyedan. There were 211 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most of the people in Ocheyedan were White (94.1%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or identified with two or more races. About 3.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 46.5 years old. About 21% of the people were under 20 years old.
Education in Ocheyedan
Students in Ocheyedan attend schools in the Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District. This school district was formed in 1985 when the Sibley and Ocheyedan school districts joined together.
The district used to have an Ocheyedan Elementary School. However, it closed in 2009 because there were fewer students. By 2014, the district was looking for new ways to use the building.
Notable People from Ocheyedan
- Don Frerichs - A businessman who also served as a state representative in Minnesota.
- Emma Clara Schweer - A politician from Illinois.
- Dr. Craig Van Gelder - A professor and expert in theology.
See also
In Spanish: Ocheyedan (Iowa) para niños
