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Population
828
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,249 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$90,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$632/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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With fewer than 900 residents, Armstrong is a quiet, close-knit community in northern Iowa's Emmet County. Originally founded in the late 1800s as a railroad stop near the Des Moines River, the town offers an unhurried rural lifestyle with plenty of space to stretch out. Local kids attend the North Union Community School District, and residents enjoy a strong sense of community along with easy access to outdoor recreation and nearby hubs like Estherville. It is a welcoming spot for anyone looking for peaceful, small-town living with low-key Midwest charm.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Earthquake Risk IndexA+97.7ratingRural FitA95.2rating

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