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Estherville, Iowa

Introduction to Estherville, Iowa

Estherville, Iowa, in Emmet county, is located 94 miles E of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 134 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Approximately 6,656 people live in Estherville.

Estherville History

Estherville was first settled in 1856 and was named for Esther Ridley, the wife of the city’s founder Robert Ridley. The city was incorporated in 1881. On May 10, 1879, a meteor fell near the city and parts of the meteor are displayed in various museums all over the world. The city is the county seat of Emmet County, which was organized in 1851.

Estherville and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Defiance State Park
  • Arnolds Park Amusement Park
  • Lakes Art Center
  • Ranch Amusement Park
  • Abbie Gardner State Historic Site
  • Pike's Point State Park

Things To Do In Estherville

The Thoreson Memorial Park, South Tenth Street Park, Riverside Park, Joe Hoye Park, and Mike Mickelson Park are some of the local parks in Estherville. Tourists can also visit the Fort Defiance and Monument Historical Marker. The Riverside Hills Ski Area is an ideal destination for the visitors and residents. The Emmet County Historical Society Museum is also worth taking a look around. The city also hosts the Emmet County Agricultural Show each year.

Estherville Transportation

Fort Dodge Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Estherville Higher Education

Estherville is home to Iowa Lakes Community College. Higher education can also sought through Buena Vista University, Minnesota State University - Mankato, and Iowa Central Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyEstherville Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%Estherville Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Estherville Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 14%Estherville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Estherville, IA

Comparing Estherville 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 Citizens96
Age of the Population75
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men44
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime75

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