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Algona, Iowa

Introduction to Algona, Iowa

Algona, Iowa, in Kossuth county, is located 78 miles NW of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 140 miles S of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 5,741.

Algona History

Algona was founded by Asa and Ambrose Call in 1854. The city derived its name from an Indian term for Algonquin waters. L.S. Rogers purchased the land in June 1874. It was originally named as Valley City. The first post office of the area was established in the early 1900s and the city adopted its present name. Claude Googe became the first postmaster. Algona was incorporated in 1955 and Ward Thomas was elected as the first mayor of the city.

Algona and nearby Attractions

  • Ambrose A. Call State Park
  • Algona P.W. Camp Museum
  • Grotto of the Redemption
  • Hobo Museum
  • Allee Mansion
  • Eagle Grove Museum

Things To Do In Algona

While in Algona visitors can spend their free hours at the Blackford Park, Maple Park, and Central Park. The city also includes many houses of worship such as the Algona Evangelical Free Church, Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, Bible Baptist Church, and Faith Assembly of God Church. The Kossuth County Historical Museum, Algona P.W. Camp Museum, and Ambrose A. Call State Park are also worth visiting. Besides, the city hosts events like Band Day Festival, Kossuth County Fair, and Founders' Day every year.

Algona Transportation

Flights can be availed from Fort Dodge Regional Airport.

Algona Higher Education

Iowa Central Community College, North Iowa Area Community College, Buena Vista University, and other colleges and universities offer facilities for higher education.

High Points

Algona strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyAlgona Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%Algona Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Algona Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Algona Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Algona Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Algona, IA

Comparing Algona to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens107
Age of the Population108
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men44
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use610

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime87

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