Curlew, Iowa

Curlew, Iowa
Location of Curlew, Iowa
Location of Curlew, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°58′49″N 94°44′15″W / 42.98028°N 94.73750°W / 42.98028; -94.73750
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyPalo Alto
Area
 • Total0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
 • Land0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,240 ft (378 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total37
 • Density49.33/sq mi (19.05/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50527
Area code712
FIPS code19-17895
GNIS feature ID0455758

Curlew is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 37 at the time of the 2020 census.[2]

Curlew originated in 1882 with the construction of the Des Moines and Fort Dodge Railroad in the area.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.