At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$31,677 per capita
Home Value
$47,000
Zillow: $144,872
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
16.3% smoking rate
How Curlew Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Curlew's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Curlew a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Curlew residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,677. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 265 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Curlew is $47,000 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,872. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
5.6% of adults in Curlew hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Curlew has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population43
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$31,677
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$642M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$47,000
Rent
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$144,872
Housing Units37
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation1,242 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband68.2%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Curlew was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.