Steamboat Rock, Iowa facts for kids
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Steamboat Rock, Iowa
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Location of Steamboat Rock, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Hardin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 264 |
| • Density | 488.89/sq mi (188.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50672
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-75180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461977 |
Steamboat Rock is a small city located in Hardin County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 264 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Steamboat Rock's History
Steamboat Rock was officially started in 1855. It got its unique name from a big rock found on a nearby river bluff. People thought this rock looked like a line of steamboats from far away!
Exploring Steamboat Rock's Geography
Steamboat Rock is located at 42°24′27″N 93°3′59″W / 42.40750°N 93.06639°W. The city covers a total area of about 0.55 square miles (1.40 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
The city sits right on the Iowa River. This part of the river flows through a deep gorge made of sandstone. This area was once covered in forests, which is different from most of Iowa, where open grasslands called prairies were common.
Steamboat Rock's Climate
Steamboat Rock has a climate known as a "humid continental climate." This means there are big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold. Rain and snow are spread out fairly evenly through the year.
Population and People of Steamboat Rock
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 523 | — |
| 1890 | 367 | −29.8% |
| 1900 | 410 | +11.7% |
| 1910 | 378 | −7.8% |
| 1920 | 399 | +5.6% |
| 1930 | 377 | −5.5% |
| 1940 | 385 | +2.1% |
| 1950 | 395 | +2.6% |
| 1960 | 426 | +7.8% |
| 1970 | 394 | −7.5% |
| 1980 | 387 | −1.8% |
| 1990 | 335 | −13.4% |
| 2000 | 336 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 310 | −7.7% |
| 2020 | 264 | −14.8% |
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Steamboat Rock in 2020
In 2020, the city had 264 people living in 128 households. The population density was about 488.5 people per square mile. Most residents (93.9%) were White. About 3.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Steamboat Rock was 48.0 years. About 22% of the residents were under 20 years old. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.6%) and females (50.4%).
Steamboat Rock in 2010
In 2010, there were 310 people living in Steamboat Rock. There were 146 households in the city. Most people (98.1%) were White. About 7.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 45.3 years. About 19.7% of residents were under 18 years old. The number of males and females was very close, with 50% male and 50% female.
Steamboat Rock's Economy
Steamboat Rock is important for producing corn, especially for making ethanol fuel. Ethanol is a type of fuel made from corn. The city was even featured on the TV show 60 Minutes in 2006 because of its ethanol production.
A railroad line through the town, called the Iowa River Railroad, was reopened in 2007. This train line mainly helps the ethanol industry by transporting goods.
Education in Steamboat Rock
Public schools in the area are managed by the AGWSR Community School District. This school district was formed in 2001 when two smaller districts, Wellsburg-Steamboat Rock and Ackley–Geneva, joined together. The Wellsburg-Steamboat Rock district itself was created in 1992 by combining the Steamboat Rock and Wellsburg school districts.
See also
In Spanish: Steamboat Rock (Iowa) para niños
