St. Olaf, IA
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- 855 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Tucked into the scenic hills of Clayton County, St. Olaf is a quiet, welcoming community in northeast Iowa with deep Norwegian roots. Settled in the mid-1800s and named after King Olaf II, the town offers a peaceful rural lifestyle surrounded by open farmland and timbered bluffs. Families are part of the Central Community School District, which connects the town to nearby Elkader for schooling, local events, and everyday amenities. For newcomers, it offers a relaxed, neighborly setting in the heart of Iowa's beautiful Driftless region.
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