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The current estimated population of Arthur, Iowa, is 206, with approximately 51% male and 49% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and agricultural economy.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1885
  • County Affiliated: Ida County
  • Land Area: 0.2 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,030 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 712
  • Zip Codes: 51431

Geography and Location

Arthur, Iowa, is a small rural town located in northwestern Iowa, within Ida County. The town is situated about 60 miles southeast of Sioux City. Arthur experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Midwest. The surrounding geography consists of flat farmland, with corn and soybeans being the primary crops grown in the region. The town’s economy is based on agriculture, and it serves as a local hub for the surrounding farming community. Arthur’s small size and rural charm make it a peaceful place to live for those seeking a quiet, agricultural lifestyle.

Demographics

Median resident age: 41.3 years
Median household income: $25,833
Median house value: $42,800

Population by Race

Races in Arthur:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

Ancestries: German (58.8%), Irish (23.3%), Swedish (16.3%), English (10.2%), United States (6.9%), Russian (2.4%).

Elevation: 1290 feet

Land area: 0.2 square miles

Map of Arthur, IA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arthur

  • High school or higher: 89.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arthur city

  • Never married: 23.5%
  • Now married: 59.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 13.4%
  • Divorced: 3.7%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -26 (-9.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arthur:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arthur:

  • SIOUX GATEWAY/COL. BUD DAY FIELD (about 72 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; Abbreviation: SUX)
  • EPPLEY AIRFIELD (about 81 miles; OMAHA, NE; Abbreviation: OMA)
  • FORT DODGE REGIONAL (about 82 miles; FORT DODGE, IA; Abbreviation: FOD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arthur:

  • IDA GROVE MUNI (about 7 miles; IDA GROVE, IA; Abbreviation: IDG)
  • STORM LAKE MUNI (about 19 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; Abbreviation: SLB)
  • WALL LAKE MUNI (about 20 miles; WALL LAKE, IA; Abbreviation: 3Y0)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arthur:

  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,524)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 68 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,639)
  • IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 80 miles; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,840)
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 82 miles; FT DODGE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,807)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 84 miles; OMAHA, NE; Full-time enrollment: 6,175)
  • BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY (about 91 miles; BELLEVUE, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,723)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA (about 92 miles; OMAHA, NE; Full-time enrollment: 10,150)

Public primary/middle school in Arthur:

  • ODEBOLT-ARTHUR MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 105; Location: 100 1ST AVENUE; Grades: 06 – 08)

Libraries

Library in Arthur:

  • ARTHUR PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $8,790; Location: 224 SOUTH MAIN ST., PO BOX 77; 5,279 books; 212 audio materials; 299 video materials; 47 serial subscriptions)

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