Yetter, Iowa facts for kids
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Yetter, Iowa
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Everything's Better in Yetter
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Location of Yetter, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
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| • Total | 19 |
| • Density | 148.44/sq mi (57.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51433
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-87375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0463245 |
Yetter is a small city located in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. According to the 2020 census, only 19 people live there.
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Discovering Yetter's Past
Yetter was officially planned and laid out in 1899. It was named after its founder, a person called L. M. Yetter.
Where is Yetter Located?
Yetter is found at specific geographic coordinates: 42.316473 degrees North and -94.843820 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 0.13 square miles (0.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Yetter?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 107 | — |
| 1920 | 125 | +16.8% |
| 1930 | 114 | −8.8% |
| 1940 | 135 | +18.4% |
| 1950 | 121 | −10.4% |
| 1960 | 85 | −29.8% |
| 1970 | 52 | −38.8% |
| 1980 | 52 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 49 | −5.8% |
| 2000 | 36 | −26.5% |
| 2010 | 34 | −5.6% |
| 2020 | 19 | −44.1% |
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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Yetter has changed a lot over the years. In 1910, there were 107 residents. The population grew to 135 people in 1940, which was its highest point.
Since then, the population has slowly decreased. By 2010, there were 34 people, and in 2020, only 19 people lived in Yetter.
A Look at Yetter's Residents (2020)
In 2020, Yetter had 19 residents. The city had 19 households, with an average of one person per home.
The average age of residents was about 55 years old. About 22% of the people were under 18. Most residents, 58.5%, were between 18 and 64 years old. About 19.5% were 65 or older.
More than half of the residents, 54%, were female. The remaining 46% were male. All residents were identified as White.
Education and Work in Yetter
Most people in Yetter have completed high school, with 88% having a high school degree. A smaller number, about 4%, have earned a bachelor's degree from college.
Some residents of Yetter have served in the military. About 15.6% of the town's population are veterans.
Learning in Yetter
Yetter is part of the South Central Calhoun Community School District. This school district was formed in 2014 when two older districts, including the Southern Cal Community School District, joined together.
See also
In Spanish: Yetter (Iowa) para niños
