Estherville, Iowa
Estherville, Iowa | |
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 Public Library, Estherville, Iowa | |
 Location of Estherville, Iowa | |
| Coordinates:43°24′16″N94°50′1″W/ 43.40444°N 94.83361°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Emmet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.39 sq mi (13.95 km2) |
| • Land | 5.39 sq mi (13.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 5,904 |
| • Density | 1,095.97/sq mi (423.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6(Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5(CDT) |
| ZIP code | 51334 |
| Area code | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-25860 |
| GNISfeature ID | 0456397 |
| Website | http://www.cityofestherville.org |
Esthervilleis a city inEmmet County, Iowa,United States. The population was 5,904 in the2020 census,a decline from 6,656 at the2000 census.[2]It is thecounty seatofEmmet County.[3]
History
[edit]Emmet County was initially created by an act of the Iowa Legislature in 1851. The area that is now Estherville witnessed the arrival of its first settlers around 1856 and into 1857. The city was selected as the county seat in 1859, and was eventually incorporated in 1881.[4]
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 1870s.[5]
A large meteor impacted 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.[6]
Features and attractions
[edit]The Regional Wellness Center was a joint project of Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District and the National Guard. Beyond standard gym equipment, the facility boasts an indoor track, pools with slides, and multiple group fitness classes.
Estherville is home to a renovatedCarnegie Library.Its services include free public wireless internet.
The intersection of Iowa Highways 4 and 9 features a statue of the Esthervillemeteoritebreaking up in flight.
Fort Defiance State Parkoffers a variety of hiking and horseback trails, a campsite and outdoor meeting areas. The park was named after a military fort constructed in Estherville in 1863 in response to theDakota War of 1862.
After the 1862 conflict began, the Iowa Legislature authorized “not less than 500 mounted men from the frontier counties at the earliest possible moment, and to be stationed where most needed”, this number was soon reduced. No fighting took place in Iowa, the Dakota uprising led to the rapid expulsion of the few unassimilated Native Americans left there. Today Fort Defiance State Park covers 191 acres and is governed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The park is home to numerous Whitetail Deer.
Geography
[edit]Estherville's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 43.404375, −94.833592.[7]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 5.32 square miles (13.78 km2), all land.[8]
Estherville is nearOkobojiandSpirit Lake.
Climate
[edit]According to theKöppen Climate Classificationsystem, Estherville has ahot-summer humid continental climate,abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.
| Climate data for Estherville, Iowa, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
69 (21) |
86 (30) |
93 (34) |
107 (42) |
106 (41) |
108 (42) |
107 (42) |
101 (38) |
93 (34) |
80 (27) |
70 (21) |
108 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 44.1 (6.7) |
48.1 (8.9) |
67.2 (19.6) |
80.8 (27.1) |
88.5 (31.4) |
91.9 (33.3) |
92.7 (33.7) |
90.6 (32.6) |
88.1 (31.2) |
81.7 (27.6) |
66.6 (19.2) |
47.6 (8.7) |
95.2 (35.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 23.8 (−4.6) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
41.0 (5.0) |
56.6 (13.7) |
68.9 (20.5) |
79.2 (26.2) |
82.5 (28.1) |
79.8 (26.6) |
73.9 (23.3) |
60.2 (15.7) |
43.1 (6.2) |
29.0 (−1.7) |
55.5 (13.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 14.5 (−9.7) |
19.0 (−7.2) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
44.7 (7.1) |
57.4 (14.1) |
68.1 (20.1) |
71.3 (21.8) |
68.5 (20.3) |
61.0 (16.1) |
48.1 (8.9) |
33.0 (0.6) |
20.2 (−6.6) |
44.8 (7.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 5.1 (−14.9) |
9.6 (−12.4) |
21.9 (−5.6) |
32.8 (0.4) |
45.9 (7.7) |
57.0 (13.9) |
60.1 (15.6) |
57.3 (14.1) |
48.2 (9.0) |
36.0 (2.2) |
23.0 (−5.0) |
11.4 (−11.4) |
34.0 (1.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −15.6 (−26.4) |
−10.3 (−23.5) |
0.1 (−17.7) |
19.2 (−7.1) |
32.7 (0.4) |
45.5 (7.5) |
50.4 (10.2) |
47.1 (8.4) |
33.8 (1.0) |
20.6 (−6.3) |
6.0 (−14.4) |
−9.7 (−23.2) |
−18.6 (−28.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −31 (−35) |
−38 (−39) |
−24 (−31) |
3 (−16) |
18 (−8) |
30 (−1) |
40 (4) |
33 (1) |
18 (−8) |
−5 (−21) |
−12 (−24) |
−30 (−34) |
−38 (−39) |
| Averageprecipitationinches (mm) | 0.77 (20) |
0.82 (21) |
1.42 (36) |
3.55 (90) |
4.48 (114) |
4.80 (122) |
3.94 (100) |
3.76 (96) |
3.25 (83) |
2.50 (64) |
1.46 (37) |
0.99 (25) |
31.74 (808) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.4 (21) |
6.4 (16) |
5.7 (14) |
2.3 (5.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
4.3 (11) |
6.3 (16) |
33.8 (84.8) |
| Average precipitation days(≥ 0.01 in) | 5 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 90 |
| Average snowy days(≥ 0.1 in) | 4.3 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 17.1 |
| Source 1: NOAA[9] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service[10] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
[edit]| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 168 | — |
| 1880 | 138 | −17.9% |
| 1890 | 1,475 | +968.8% |
| 1900 | 3,237 | +119.5% |
| 1910 | 3,404 | +5.2% |
| 1920 | 4,699 | +38.0% |
| 1930 | 4,940 | +5.1% |
| 1940 | 5,651 | +14.4% |
| 1950 | 6,719 | +18.9% |
| 1960 | 7,927 | +18.0% |
| 1970 | 8,108 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 7,518 | −7.3% |
| 1990 | 6,720 | −10.6% |
| 2000 | 6,656 | −1.0% |
| 2010 | 6,360 | −4.4% |
| 2020 | 5,904 | −7.2% |
| Iowa Data Center[11] Source: | ||
2010 census
[edit]As of thecensus[13]of 2010, there were 6,360 people, 2,607 households, and 1,546 families residing in the city. Thepopulation densitywas 1,195.5 inhabitants per square mile (461.6/km2). There were 2,892 housing units at an average density of 543.6 per square mile (209.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.6%White,0.8%African American,0.7%Native American,0.6%Asian,5.4% fromother races,and 1.9% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 11.0% of the population.
There were 2,607 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% weremarried couplesliving together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.95.
The median age in the city was 37.2 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,279, and the median income for a family was $41,042. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,441 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $16,488. About 5.0% of families and 8.1% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
[edit]Estherville–Lincoln Central Community School Districtoperates area public schools.[14]It was established on July 1, 1997, by the merger of theEsthervilleandLincoln Centralschool districts.[15]The district opened the 2016–17 school year with the elementary, middle, and high schools on a single campus. This is the final stage of a plan which has seen the construction of new elementary and middle school buildings as well as renovation of the high school.
Estherville is home to the main campus ofIowa Lakes Community College.
Sports
[edit]Estherville was home tominor league baseballin 1912. TheEstherville teamwon the Championship in the 1912Iowa State League,anIndependentlevel league. The team was managed by Harry Welch.[16][17]
Local media
[edit]The area is served by theEstherville Daily News,both in print and online. Two local radio stations serve the region,KILRandKILR-FM.Estherville and Emmet County are located in theSioux Citytelevision market.
Meteorite
[edit]
found near Estherville
On May 10, 1879, a 455-poundmeteoritefell to earth in Emmet County a few miles north of Estherville, and has become known as the Estherville Meteorite. When it struck it buried itself 15 feet in the ground. It is made ofmesosiderite.Portions of the meteorite are on display in the Estherville Public Library, theSmithsonian Museum of Natural History,theMuseum Reich der Kristallein Munich, Germany and theNatural History Museum, Vienna,Austria.
Notable people
[edit]- William M. McFarland(1848–1905), McFarland started the Brooklyn Chronicle newspaper inBrooklyn, Iowa,and then the Estherville Vindicator newspaper in Estherville. While living in Estherville, McFarland served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1888 to 1892 and was a Republican. He then served as Iowa Secretary of State from 1891 to 1897.
- Benjamin Adam "BJ" Sifrit(born 1977), gained notoriety in 2002 for the murders of Joshua Ford and Martha Crutchley.
- Sherie Scheer(born 1940), photographer[18]Born in Estherville, Iowa.
- Frank P. Woods(1868–1944), five-termUS Representativefrom 1909 to 1919[19]
- Robert Hansen(1939–2014), Serial Killer. Between 1971 and 1983, Hansen abducted, raped, and murdered at least 17 women in and around Anchorage, Alaska. He was arrested and convicted in 1983 and sentenced to 461 years in prison.
References
[edit]- ^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMarch 16,2022.
- ^ab"2020 Census State Redistricting Data".census.gov.United states Census Bureau.RetrievedAugust 12,2021.
- ^"Find a County".National Association of Counties. Archived fromthe originalon May 31, 2011.RetrievedJune 7,2011.
- ^History of Emmet County and Dickinson County, Iowa.Pioneer Publishing Company. 1917. pp.128–129.
- ^Gannett, Henry (1905).The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States.Govt. Print. Off. pp.121.
- ^S. F. Peckham (1879).The Observatory Volume 3.Taylor & Francis. pp. [153–154].
- ^"US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990".United States Census Bureau.February 12, 2011.RetrievedApril 23,2011.
- ^"US Gazetteer files 2010".United States Census Bureau.Archived fromthe originalon July 2, 2012.RetrievedMay 11,2012.
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access".National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.RetrievedJuly 24,2022.
- ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data".National Weather Service.RetrievedJuly 24,2022.
- ^"Data from the 2010 Census".State Data Center of Iowa. Archived fromthe originalon July 18, 2011.RetrievedApril 22,2011.
- ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
- ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMay 11,2012.
- ^"Estherville-Lincoln Central"(PDF).Iowa Department of Education.RetrievedMarch 27,2020.
- ^"REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66"(PDF).Iowa Department of Education.Archived fromthe original(PDF)on February 9, 2019.RetrievedAugust 1,2019.
- ^"1912 Estherville Statistics".Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^"1912 Estherville Statistics on StatsCrew.com".www.statscrew.com.
- ^Jules Heller; Nancy G. Heller (December 19, 2013).North American Women Artists of the Twentieth Century: A Biographical Dictionary.Routledge.ISBN978-1-135-63882-5.
- ^"WOODS, Frank Plowman".Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.RetrievedMarch 19,2011.
External links
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- City of EsthervilleOfficialCity website
- Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce
- Estherville Daily News
- City DataComprehensive Statistical Data and more about Estherville
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