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Population
85
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,192 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$91,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Cylinder

Cylinder is a tiny, peaceful town nestled in Palo Alto County, offering an easygoing rural lifestyle with plenty of open space. With around a hundred residents, it has the feel of a classic farming community where neighbors quickly get to know one another. Families send their kids just down the road to the Emmetsburg Community School District, making it easy to enjoy quiet country living while staying close to neighboring schools, shops, and lakes.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Earthquake Risk IndexA+97.3ratingRural FitA96.7rating

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