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Curlew, IA

Curlew, IA.

Population: 106 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.2 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
268

Amenities

Nearest airport
Emmetsburg Municipal Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (41 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Avg hospital rating
2.4 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,951
Median annual property tax
$800
Households with broadband internet
70.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,572
Average weekly wage
$898
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Agriculture, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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