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Odebolt, Iowa
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"Rich history proud community"
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Location of Odebolt, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Sac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 994 |
| • Density | 963.18/sq mi (371.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51458
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-58575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459799 |
Odebolt is a city in Sac County, Iowa, United States. The population was 994 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
Odebolt was platted in 1877 when the Chicago & Northwestern Railway was extended to that point. Odebolt was incorporated as a city in 1879.
While the etymology of Odebolt's unusual name is unquestioned — being named after the Odebolt Creek — the etymology of the creek's name is disputed. It has been ascribed to a story of a French fur trapper and to multiple stories of a bolt falling in the creek. The trapper's name was reportedly Odebeau, and his name corrupted.
Geography
Odebolt is located at 42°18′37″N 95°15′5″W / 42.31028°N 95.25139°W (42.310416, -95.251354). Odebolt Creek arises near here, flows through Ida Grove, then into the Maple River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.05 square miles (2.72 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 637 | — |
| 1890 | 1,122 | +76.1% |
| 1900 | 1,432 | +27.6% |
| 1910 | 1,283 | −10.4% |
| 1920 | 1,445 | +12.6% |
| 1930 | 1,388 | −3.9% |
| 1940 | 1,350 | −2.7% |
| 1950 | 1,279 | −5.3% |
| 1960 | 1,331 | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 1,323 | −0.6% |
| 1980 | 1,299 | −1.8% |
| 1990 | 1,158 | −10.9% |
| 2000 | 1,153 | −0.4% |
| 2010 | 1,013 | −12.1% |
| 2020 | 994 | −1.9% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,013 people, 433 households, and 269 families living in the city. The population density was 964.8 inhabitants per square mile (372.5/km2). There were 511 housing units at an average density of 486.7 per square mile (187.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 433 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.89.
The median age in the city was 45 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
Education
Odebolt is a part of the Odebolt–Arthur–Battle Creek–Ida Grove Community School District. It was a part of the Odebolt–Arthur Community School District, until its merger with the Battle Creek–Ida Grove Community School District on July 1, 2018. Schools serving the community include OABCIG Elementary Odebolt, OABCIG Middle School in Odebolt, and OABCIG High School in Ida Grove.
See also
In Spanish: Odebolt (Iowa) para niños
