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Curlew, IA

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Population
38
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,242 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$58,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,688
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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Founded along the railroad in 1882 and named after the prairie bird, Curlew is a tiny, peaceful community in northwest Iowa's Palo Alto County. Daily life here is quiet and unhurried, surrounded by rich farmland. Families are served by the nearby Emmetsburg Community School District, and residents take the quick drive north to Emmetsburg for groceries, local dining, and recreation around Five Island Lake. It's an easygoing spot for anyone who values open country and a simple, small-town setting within reach of county conveniences.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingRural FitA+99.7ratingLower FEMA County Earthquake Risk IndexA+97.3rating

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