Primghar

City in O'Brien County, Iowa

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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.

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, IA population

Primghar had 896 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census896
Density659 per sq mi (255 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Primghar at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyO'Brien County
TypeCity
Population896 (2020)
Land area1.36 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Coordinates43.0863° N, 95.6206° W
ZIP code51245
Official websiteprimghar.com
Census code (GEOID)1964650

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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