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Curlew, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Pocahontas County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
43 Population 57/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $31,677 per capita
$47,000 Home Value $144,872 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
580 Violent Crime/100K 1,134 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
580 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Curlew, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$31,677 per capita
Home Value
$47,000
83% below
Zillow: $144,872
Violent Crime
580/100K
53% above
1,134/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
17%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Curlew a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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.

Safety & Crime

Curlew reports 580 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,134/100K.

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 (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population43
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans36.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent580/100K
Property1,134/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,324/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband22.0%
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.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.