Iowa Buena Vista County Public Libraries

By | December 30, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Buena Vista County, IA. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in Iowa Buena Vista County.

1. Library System ALBERT CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 215 Main ST., Albert City, IA 50510
Phone Number: (712) 843-2012 Buena Vista 14,681 9,672

2. Central Library ALBERT CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 215 Main ST., Albert City, IA 50510
Phone Number: (712) 843-2012 Buena Vista N/A N/A

3. Library System ALTA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Street Address: 1009 Main ST., Alta, IA 51002
Phone Number: (712) 200-1250 Buena Vista 33,788 N/A

4. Central Library ALTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1009 Main ST., Alta, IA 51002
Phone Number: (712) 200-1250 Buena Vista N/A N/A

5. Central Library LINN GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 110 Weaver ST., Linn Grove, IA 51033
Phone Number: (712) 296-3919 Buena Vista N/A N/A

6. Library System LINN GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 110 Weaver ST., Linn Grove, IA 51033
Phone Number: (712) 296-3919 Buena Vista 1,096 2,033

7. Library System MARATHON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 103 West Attica ST., Marathon, IA 50565
Phone Number: (712) 289-2200 Buena Vista 7,071 5,460

8. Central Library MARATHON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 103 West Attica ST., Marathon, IA 50565
Phone Number: (712) 289-2200 Buena Vista N/A N/A

9. Central Library NEWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 205 E. 2nd ST., Newell, IA 50568
Phone Number: (712) 272-4334 Buena Vista N/A N/A

10. Library System NEWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 205 E. 2nd ST., Newell, IA 50568
Phone Number: (712) 272-4334 Buena Vista 11,231 9,669

11. Library System REMBRANDT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: Main Street & Broadway, Rembrandt, IA 50576
Phone Number: (712) 286-6801 Buena Vista 4,157 3,122

12. Central Library REMBRANDT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: Main Street & Broadway, Rembrandt, IA 50576
Phone Number: (712) 286-6801 Buena Vista N/A N/A

13. Library System SIOUX RAPIDS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 215 2nd Street, Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
Phone Number: (712) 283-2064 Buena Vista 24,800 14,238

14. Central Library SIOUX RAPIDS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 215 2nd Street, Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
Phone Number: (712) 283-2064 Buena Vista N/A N/A

15. Central Library STORM LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 609 Cayuga Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Phone Number: (712) 732-8026 Buena Vista N/A N/A

16. Library System STORM LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 609 Cayuga Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Phone Number: (712) 732-8026 Buena Vista 82,081 56,691

Overview of Buena Vista County, Iowa

Buena Vista County is a county located in the state of Iowa. As of 2000, the population is 20,411. Its county seat is Storm Lake, Iowa.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,502 km² (580 mi²). 1,489 km² (575 mi²) of it is land and 14 km² (5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.91% water.

Adjacent counties

  • Clay County (north)
  • Pocahontas County (east)
  • Sac County (south)
  • Cherokee County (west)

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 20,411 people, 7,499 households, and 5,121 families residing in the county. The population density is 14/km² (36/mi²). There are 8,145 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (14/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 88.00% White, 0.35% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 4.33% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 5.75% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. 12.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 7,499 households out of which 31.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.50% are married couples living together, 7.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.70% are non-families. 27.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.20% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.08.

In the county the population is spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 12.20% from 18 to 24, 25.40% from 25 to 44, 20.20% from 45 to 64, and 16.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 100.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $35,300, and the median income for a family is $41,549. Males have a median income of $29,172 versus $20,252 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,042. 10.50% of the population and 7.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.60% of those under the age of 18 and 7.60% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

According to countryaah, Buena Vista County, Iowa has the following cities and towns:

  • Albert City
  • Alta
  • Lakeside
  • Linn Grove
  • Marathon
  • Newell
  • Rembrandt
  • Sioux Rapids
  • Storm Lake
  • Truesdale

Map of Buena Vista County Iowa