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Curlew, IA
City in Palo Alto County, Iowa.
Population
54
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
72
ZIP codes
0
Curlew and its ZIP codes
Curlew at a glance
- Curlew is 25% denser than Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Palo Alto County. PPP loans are for Curlew.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,216
3,659 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,535
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$67.7M
FY 2026, $7,527 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Curlew, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
512
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 7°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Curlew
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MallardCity | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| AyrshireCity | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
| PloverCity | 9.4 mi | 0.6 |
| EmmetsburgCity | 9.8 mi | 3.8 |
| HavelockCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| LaurensCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| RodmanCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| CylinderCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| RuthvenCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| WebbCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| West BendCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| MarathonCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Gillett GroveCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| RolfeCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| WhittemoreCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| PocahontasCity | 17 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Curlew, IA in?
- Curlew is in Palo Alto County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Curlew, IA?
- About 54 people live in Curlew, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Curlew?
- Nearby places include Mallard (3.9 mi), Ayrshire (6.4 mi), Plover (9.4 mi), Emmetsburg (9.8 mi), Havelock (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023
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