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Armstrong, IA

Population
828
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,249 ft
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
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About Armstrong

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 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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