Primghar
City in O'Brien County, Iowa

Primghar is a city in O'Brien County, Iowa, with 896 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,526 ft (465 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Archer, 6.5 miles W.
- 896residents (2020 Census)
- 1,526 ftelevation · 465 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 659 / sq mipopulation density
- 51245ZIP code
About Primghar
Primghar is a city in, and the county seat of, O'Brien County, Iowa, United States. The population was 896 at the time of the 2020 census. Primghar is 23.5 miles south of Iowa State Highway 9, 28 miles east of Sioux Center, and 6.75 miles north of Iowa State Highway 10.
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Living in Primghar
- Median household income
- $78,750
- Median home value
- $147,500
- Median rent
- $792/mo
- Median age
- 33.4
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Primghar had 896 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 896 |
|---|---|
| Density | 659 per sq mi (255 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Primghar at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | O'Brien County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 896 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.36 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0863° N, 95.6206° W |
| ZIP code | 51245 |
| Official website | primghar.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1964650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Primghar
- Archer6.5 mi W
- Sanborn6.8 mi N
- Paullina8.0 mi SW
- Hartley9.7 mi NE
- Sutherland10.1 mi SE
- Calumet10.4 mi S
- Sheldon12.9 mi NW
- Melvin13.8 mi N
- Hospers14.3 mi W
- Granville14.6 mi SW
- Larrabee16.0 mi S
- Everly16.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Primghar
What county is Primghar in?
Primghar is in O'Brien County, Iowa.
What is the population of Primghar, IA?
896 people lived in Primghar at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Primghar, IA?
The ZIP code of Primghar is 51245.
What is the elevation of Primghar?
1,526 feet (465 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Primghar?
Archer (6.5 mi), Sanborn (6.8 mi), Paullina (8.0 mi), Hartley (9.7 mi), Sutherland (10.1 mi).
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