Springbrook, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Springbrook, Iowa
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Location of Springbrook, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Jackson |
| Incorporated | March 2, 1897 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 143 |
| • Density | 236.36/sq mi (91.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52075
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-74505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0464755 |
Springbrook is a small city located in the middle of Jackson County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 143 people lived there. It was officially started as a city on March 2, 1897.
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Where is Springbrook?
Springbrook is found at specific coordinates: 42.161997 degrees North and 90.479878 degrees West. The city covers a total area of about 0.60 square miles (1.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Springbrook?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 107 | — |
| 1910 | 217 | +102.8% |
| 1920 | 126 | −41.9% |
| 1930 | 103 | −18.3% |
| 1940 | 131 | +27.2% |
| 1950 | 109 | −16.8% |
| 1960 | 139 | +27.5% |
| 1970 | 196 | +41.0% |
| 1980 | 209 | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 165 | −21.1% |
| 2000 | 182 | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 144 | −20.9% |
| 2020 | 143 | −0.7% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Population Details
In 2020, there were 143 people living in Springbrook. These people lived in 65 different homes. About 46 of these homes were families.
Most people in Springbrook are White (96.5%). A small number of people are Black or African American (0.7%). About 1.4% of the people are from two or more different backgrounds.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Springbrook in 2020 was 43.9 years old.
- About 21.7% of the people were under 20 years old.
- About 22.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.6% were 65 years old or older.
The city has a fairly even mix of genders. About 50.3% of the residents were male, and 49.7% were female.
Community Services
Since Springbrook is a small city, it has a few important community services.
Safety and Emergency Services
- Police Protection: The local police services are provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Department. They help keep everyone safe.
- Fire and EMS: Springbrook has a volunteer fire department. This means people from the community volunteer their time to help. They provide fire protection and basic emergency medical services (EMS).
- The department has 33 firefighters and 15 other volunteers.
- They have important equipment like a fire engine, a tanker truck, and an ambulance.
- For more serious medical emergencies, the Bellevue ambulance service helps transport people to hospitals.
Education
Students in Springbrook attend schools operated by the Bellevue Community School District.
Images for kids
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A historic building in Springbrook, Iowa.
