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St. Olaf, IA

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Population
98
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
855 ft
Median Home Value
$84,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$775/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$98,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About St. Olaf

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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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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