Woolstock, Iowa facts for kids
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Woolstock, Iowa
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Location of Woolstock, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Wright |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 144 |
| • Density | 137.54/sq mi (53.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50599
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-87015 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0463204 |
Woolstock is a small city in Wright County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 144 people.
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History of Woolstock
Woolstock became a township in 1858. Its first Post Office opened in 1868, near the Historic French Church. This church was about 3 miles east of where the town is now.
The town of Woolstock moved in 1881. This happened when the Western Town Lot Company planned new towns along railroad lines. Gilbert Perry named the town "Woolstock." He chose this name because early settlers raised sheep for their wool. Woolstock is the only town in the world with this unique name.
Native American History
The area east of the Boone River was once used by Native Americans. They came here for hunting, fishing, and setting up camps. The Sauk and Meskwaki tribes continued to use the river seasonally. They did this through the early 1900s.
European Settlers
From the late 1800s to the 1940s, many French and German Alsatian immigrants moved to the area. Laurent "Frenchy" and his sister Renie Grandgeorge were some of the last to arrive. Most of these immigrants or their family members are buried at the Historic French Church Cemetery, which started in 1896. Woolstock is a "Sister City" with Ban de la Roche. This is a group of seven mountain villages in Alsace, France.
Famous People from Woolstock
The most famous person from Woolstock was actor George Reeves. He was known for playing Superman/Clark Kent in the 1950s TV show Adventures of Superman. George Reeves was also a veteran and a humanitarian.
He acted in over fifty movies and serials. These included small parts in famous films like Gone with the Wind and From Here to Eternity. George Reeves was born George Keefer Brewer in Woolstock on January 5, 1914. His parents were Donald and Helen (Lescher) Brewer.
Geography of Woolstock
Woolstock is located at 42°34′0″N 93°50′42″W / 42.56667°N 93.84500°W. It is just north of where Eagle Creek meets the Boone River.
The city covers a total area of about 1.06 square miles (2.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 274 | — |
| 1910 | 264 | −3.6% |
| 1920 | 294 | +11.4% |
| 1930 | 317 | +7.8% |
| 1940 | 271 | −14.5% |
| 1950 | 255 | −5.9% |
| 1960 | 269 | +5.5% |
| 1970 | 222 | −17.5% |
| 1980 | 235 | +5.9% |
| 1990 | 212 | −9.8% |
| 2000 | 204 | −3.8% |
| 2010 | 168 | −17.6% |
| 2020 | 144 | −14.3% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, Woolstock had 144 people living there. This means there were about 135.8 people per square mile. The average age of residents was 43.5 years old.
- About 20.7% of the people were under 18.
- About 59.5% were between 18 and 64.
- About 19.8% were 65 or older.
There were 110 households in total, with about 1.3 people per household. More males lived in Woolstock (57%) than females (43%). Most of the population (95.1%) was White. A small number were African American (less than 1%), mixed race (3.4%), or Hispanic (2%).
The average income per person in Woolstock was $52,517. This is higher than the average for Iowa. The median household income was $68,750, which is 10% higher than the rest of the state. Only 3.7% of the people in Woolstock lived below the poverty line. This is much lower than the state average.
Education and Veterans
About 95.3% of Woolstock's population has a high school degree. This is higher than the state average. However, fewer people in Woolstock have college degrees (13.3%) compared to the state average (30.5%). About 7% of the town's population were veterans.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were 168 people living in Woolstock. There were 85 households and 44 families. The population density was about 158.5 people per square mile.
- About 16.5% of households had children under 18.
- About 45.9% were married couples.
- About 41.2% of households were single individuals.
- About 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average age in the city was 47 years. About 16.7% of residents were under 18.
Climate in Woolstock
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 72 (22) |
72 (22) |
89 (32) |
97 (36) |
107 (42) |
107 (42) |
109 (43) |
109 (43) |
103 (39) |
96 (36) |
81 (27) |
68 (20) |
93 (34) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 27 (−3) |
33 (1) |
45 (7) |
60 (16) |
71 (22) |
80 (27) |
84 (29) |
82 (28) |
75 (24) |
62 (17) |
46 (8) |
30 (−1) |
58 (15) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 8 (−13) |
12 (−11) |
24 (−4) |
35 (2) |
47 (8) |
58 (14) |
62 (17) |
59 (15) |
49 (9) |
37 (3) |
25 (−4) |
12 (−11) |
36 (2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −33 (−36) |
−34 (−37) |
−29 (−34) |
4 (−16) |
17 (−8) |
33 (1) |
39 (4) |
34 (1) |
20 (−7) |
−8 (−22) |
−16 (−27) |
−28 (−33) |
−28 (−33) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.74 (19) |
0.95 (24) |
2 (51) |
3.4 (86) |
4.62 (117) |
5.68 (144) |
5.04 (128) |
4.62 (117) |
3.21 (82) |
2.53 (64) |
1.87 (47) |
1.22 (31) |
35.88 (910) |
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Woolstock, Iowa, experiences a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The hottest month is usually July, with average high temperatures around 84°F (29°C). The coldest month is January, with average low temperatures around 8°F (-13°C). The area gets a good amount of rain, especially in the summer months like June and July.
Education in Woolstock
Children in Woolstock attend schools in the Eagle Grove Community School District. This district serves students from Pre-Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The school district covers parts of Wright, Humboldt, and Webster counties. It includes the towns of Eagle Grove, Thor, Vincent, and Woolstock, along with the surrounding rural areas.
Twin Cities Connection
Woolstock has a special connection with the French Alsatian area called Ban de la Roche. Many people from Ban de la Roche settled in Woolstock a long time ago. Ban de la Roche is made up of several French towns, including Bellefosse, Belmont, Fouday, Neuviller-la-Roche, Rothau, Solbach, Wildersbach, and Waldersbach. Waldersbach was the adult home of Jean-Frederic Oberlin, who is the namesake for Oberlin College.
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Location of Woolstock, Iowa
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