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The current estimated population of Armstrong is 900, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its agricultural base and small-town character in northwestern Iowa.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1895
  • County: Emmet County
  • Land area: 1.0 square miles
  • Population density: 900 people per square mile
  • Area code: 712
  • Zip code: 50514

Geography and Location

Armstrong is located in northwestern Iowa, within Emmet County, about 20 miles southwest of Fairmont, Minnesota. The town is situated in a region dominated by agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and livestock forming the backbone of the local economy. Armstrong has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers. The town is accessible via Iowa Highway 15 and Iowa Highway 9, which provide easy connections to nearby towns and cities. The local economy is largely based on farming, small businesses, and services that cater to the surrounding rural community. Armstrong offers a peaceful, family-friendly environment with a strong sense of community, where residents enjoy a quiet rural lifestyle in the heart of Iowa’s farmland.

Demographics

Median resident age: 46.0 years
Median household income: $35,446
Median house value: $44,900

Population by Race

Races in Armstrong:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.6%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (41.3%), Norwegian (17.2%), Irish (11.3%), Danish (10.3%), United States (7.9%), English (5.9%).

Elevation: 1240 feet

Land area: 0.8 square miles

Map of Armstrong, IA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Armstrong

  • High school or higher: 80.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Armstrong city

  • Never married: 20.6%
  • Now married: 59.0%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 13.7%
  • Divorced: 6.4%

0.2% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -28 (-2.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Armstrong:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Armstrong:

  • FORT DODGE REGIONAL (about 62 miles; FORT DODGE, IA; Abbreviation: FOD)
  • MASON CITY MUNI (about 83 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Abbreviation: MCW)
  • MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN/ (about 134 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Abbreviation: MSP)

Other public-use airports nearest to Armstrong:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Armstrong:

  • SOUTH CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE-MANKATO (about 63 miles; NORTH MANKATO, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,186)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNVERSITY-MANKATO (about 63 miles; MANKATO, MN; Full-time enrollment: 11,210)
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 65 miles; FT DODGE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,807)
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 71 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,524)
  • GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE (about 73 miles; ST PETER, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,355)
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 91 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,161)
  • SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 115 miles; MARSHALL, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,405)

Schools

Public high school in Armstrong:

  • ARMSTRONG-RINGSTED HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 142; Location: 600 4TH AVE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Armstrong:

  • ARMSTRONG-RINGSTED MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 104; Location: 600 4TH AVE; Grades: 06 – 08)

Libraries

Library in Armstrong:

  • ARMSTRONG PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $28,397; Location: 308 6TH ST.; 9,657 books; 133 audio materials; 309 video materials; 38 serial subscriptions)

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