What is the population of Estherville, Iowa?

Estherville has a population of approximately 5,839 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Estherville, Iowa located?

Estherville is located in Iowa, United States, at approximate coordinates 43.3997°, -94.8342°.

What is the median household income in Estherville?

The median household income in Estherville is approximately $54,124 based on the most recent open data.

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Estherville

Total population

5,839

Median home value

$101,400

13.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$54,124

Estherville$54k

National$74k

Founded

1881

Elevation395 m

Land area13.79 km²

Coordinates43.40°, -94.83°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1881

Elevation

395 m

Area

13.79 km²

head of government

Kenny Billings

Official website

www.cityofestherville.org

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Estherville is a city in Estherville Township, Emmet County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,904 in the 2020 census, a decline from 6,656 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Emmet County.

History & geography

History

Emmet County was initially created by an act of the Iowa Legislature in 1851. The area that is now Estherville saw its first settlers arrive around 1856 and into 1857. The city was selected as the county seat in 1859, and was eventually incorporated in 1881. Estherville was named after Esther A. Ridley, one of the first white female settlers in the area. Many of Estherville's current residents are the descendants of the original Scandinavian, German and Irish immigrants that arrived in the community in the second half of the nineteenth century. A large meteorite struck the ground near Estherville on May 10, 1879. A report shared with the Royal Astronomical Society (UK) indicated that one fragment weighed about 500 lbs. A smaller fragment was found that weighed 170 lbs. The University of Minnesota acquired several pieces for examination.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Estherville is near Okoboji and Spirit Lake. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Estherville has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

40.6

Median home value

$101,400

Housing units

2,778

Poverty rate

12.6%

Unemployment

1.1%

Race & ethnicity

White

84.9%

Black

2.1%

Asian

0.3%

Hispanic

13.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

43.3997

Longitude

-94.8342

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

32.9%

Diabetes

10.6%

Adult obesity

44.4%

Binge drinking

22%

Adult smoking

18.4%

No leisure activity

28.3%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

7,355

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
243
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
196
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
172
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
169
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
162
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
158
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
153
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis Latham, 1790 · Aves
147

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Demoney Elementary
Elementary · Estherville · 493 students · 12:1 ratio
Estherville Lincoln Central High School
High · Estherville · 384 students · 14.2:1 ratio
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
Middle · Estherville · 312 students · 10.8:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).