Curlew
City in Palo Alto County, Iowa
Curlew is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, with 37 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,240 ft (378 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mallard, 3.9 miles SE.
- 37residents (2020 Census)
- 1,240 ftelevation · 378 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 49 / sq mipopulation density
- 50527ZIP code
About Curlew
Curlew is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 37 at the time of the 2020 census.
Curlew originated in 1882 with the construction of the Des Moines and Fort Dodge Railroad in the area.
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Living in Curlew
- Median household income
- $64,688
- Median home value
- $58,000
- Median age
- 47
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Curlew had 37 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 37 |
|---|---|
| Density | 49 per sq mi (19 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Curlew at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Palo Alto County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 37 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.75 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9797° N, 94.7378° W |
| ZIP code | 50527 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1917895 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Curlew
- Mallard3.9 mi SE
- Ayrshire6.4 mi NW
- Plover9.2 mi SE
- Emmetsburg9.8 mi N
- Havelock10.3 mi S
- Laurens10.7 mi SW
- Rodman11.1 mi E
- Cylinder12.1 mi NE
- Ruthven13.2 mi NW
- Webb14.1 mi W
- West Bend14.8 mi E
- Marathon14.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Curlew
What county is Curlew in?
Curlew is in Palo Alto County, Iowa.
What is the population of Curlew, IA?
37 people lived in Curlew at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Curlew, IA?
The ZIP code of Curlew is 50527.
What is the elevation of Curlew?
1,240 feet (378 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Curlew?
Mallard (3.9 mi), Ayrshire (6.4 mi), Plover (9.2 mi), Emmetsburg (9.8 mi), Havelock (10.3 mi).
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