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Osterdock, IA

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Population
43
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
641 ft
Median Home Value
$87,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,467
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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About Osterdock

Tucked along the Turkey River in Clayton County, Osterdock is a tiny, quiet community in the heart of northeast Iowa's scenic Driftless region. The town began as a railroad stop in 1877 and remains deeply tied to the water today, with a popular boat ramp right in town for kayakers, canoers, and anglers heading out on the Turkey River Water Trail. Students attend the nearby Clayton Ridge Community School District, giving residents a peaceful, small-town lifestyle surrounded by beautiful river bluffs.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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