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Algona, IA

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Population
5,309
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,195 ft
Median Home Value
$160,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$885/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,040
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityFort Dodge, Iowa39 miles away · 24,837 residents.

About Algona

Algona is the county seat of Kossuth County, Iowa, situated along the East Fork of the Des Moines River. Founded in 1854 and home to the Ambrose A. Call State Park southwest of the city center, the community of approximately 5,377 is served by the Algona Community School District for public primary and secondary education locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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