ArmstrongIA
A town of 703. Public schools that outperform most of Iowa.
What makes Armstrong stand out
The 2 things Armstrong does most differently from other towns.
703 people, and everyone knows the way
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Armstrong’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Armstrong. Another town gets a different order.
Armstrong’s public schools outperform 81% of Iowa districts
The public schools Armstrong’s kids attend outperform 81% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Union High School | 9–12 | 170 | B |
A typical Armstrong home is worth about $168K
The typical Armstrong home is worth about $168,000, up 8.2% in a year, 30% below the Iowa typical home.
Typical home value
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Armstrong has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
About one in six working residents works right in Armstrong
Most working residents leave Armstrong for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are Estherville (14%), Fairmont (7%) and Emmetsburg (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
How healthy Armstrong is
Armstrong beats the Iowa average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Armstrong | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.2% | 9.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.6% | 8.7% |
Moderate risk, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
0% of Armstrong is conserved land
0.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Armstrong City Park | — | 3 |
Famous people from Armstrong
3 notable people were born in Armstrong.
About Armstrong
City in Iowa, United States
Armstrong is a city in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. The population was 875 at the 2020 census. It was originally known as Armstrong Grove.
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- Population
- 875
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,250 ft
- ZIP code
- 50514
- Area code
- 712