Iowa Clay County Public Libraries

By | December 30, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Clay 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 Clay County.

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1. Library System DICKENS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 210 Main ST., Dickens, IA 51333
Phone Number: (712) 836-2217 Clay 836 3,382

2. Central Library DICKENS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 210 Main, Dickens, IA 51333
Phone Number: (712) 836-2217 Clay N/A N/A

3. Central Library EDGEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 203 West Union Street, Edgewood, IA 52042
Phone Number: (563) 928-6242 Clayton N/A N/A

4. Library System EDGEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 203 West Union Street, Edgewood, IA 52042
Phone Number: (563) 928-6242 Clayton 19,097 10,296

5. Library System ELKADER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 130 N. Main, Elkader, IA 52043
Phone Number: (563) 245-1446 Clayton 25,826 20,517

6. Central Library ELKADER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 130 N. Main, Elkader, IA 52043
Phone Number: (563) 245-1446 Clayton N/A N/A

7. Library System EVERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 308 North Main, Everly, IA 51338
Phone Number: (712) 834-2390 Clay 3,292 4,221

8. Central Library EVERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 308 North Main, Everly, IA 51338
Phone Number: (712) 834-2390 Clay N/A N/A

9. Central Library FARMERSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 208 S. Main, Farmersburg, IA 52047
Phone Number: (563) 536-2229 Clayton N/A N/A

10. Library System FARMERSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 208 S. Main, Farmersburg, IA 52047
Phone Number: (563) 536-2229 Clayton 3,571 2,947

11. Central Library GARNAVILLO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 122 Main Street, Garnavillo, IA 52049
Phone Number: (563) 964-2119 Clayton N/A N/A

12. Library System GARNAVILLO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 122 Main Street, Garnavillo, IA 52049
Phone Number: (563) 964-2119 Clayton 20,756 8,372

13. Library System GUTTENBERG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 603 S. Second ST., Guttenberg, IA 52052
Phone Number: (563) 252-3108 Clayton 24,083 21,348

14. Central Library GUTTENBERG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 603 S. Second ST., Guttenberg, IA 52052
Phone Number: (563) 252-3108 Clayton N/A N/A

15. Library System KIRCHNER FRENCH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 101 Main Street, Peterson, IA 51047
Phone Number: (712) 295-6705 Clay 4,787 4,680

16. Central Library KIRCHNER FRENCH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 101 Main Street, Peterson, IA 51047
Phone Number: (712) 295-6705 Clay N/A N/A

17. Central Library MCGREGOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 334 Main Street, Mcgregor, IA 52157
Phone Number: (563) 873-3318 Clayton N/A N/A

18. Library System MCGREGOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 334 Main Street, Mcgregor, IA 52157
Phone Number: (563) 873-3318 Clayton 17,475 16,794

19. Library System MURPHY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 111 N. Page Street, Monona, IA 52159
Phone Number: (563) 539-2356 Clayton 19,123 10,069

20. Central Library MURPHY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 111 N. Page Street, Monona, IA 52159
Phone Number: (563) 539-2356 Clayton N/A N/A

21. Central Library ROYAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 302 Main Street, Royal, IA 51357
Phone Number: (712) 933-5500 Clay N/A N/A

22. Library System ROYAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 302 Main Street, Royal, IA 51357
Phone Number: (712) 933-5500 Clay 2,972 2,410

23. Library System SPENCER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 21 East 3rd Street, Spencer, IA 51301
Phone Number: (712) 580-7290 Clay 88,827 89,118

24. Central Library SPENCER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 21 East 3rd Street, Spencer, IA 51301
Phone Number: (712) 580-7290 Clay N/A N/A

25. Central Library STRAWBERRY POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 401 Commercial, Strawberry Point, IA 52076
Phone Number: (563) 933-4340 Clayton N/A N/A

26. Library System STRAWBERRY POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 401 Commercial, Strawberry Point, IA 52076
Phone Number: (563) 933-4340 Clayton 22,368 14,973

27. Library System VOLGA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 505 Washington ST., Volga, IA 52077
Phone Number: (563) 767-3511 Clayton 3,123 3,246

28. Central Library VOLGA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 505 Washington ST., Volga, IA 52077
Phone Number: (563) 767-3511 Clayton N/A N/A

29. Central Library WEBB PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 124 Main Street, Webb, IA 51366
Phone Number: (712) 838-7719 Clay N/A N/A

30. Library System WEBB PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 124 Main Street, Webb, IA 51366
Phone Number: (712) 838-7719 Clay 2,970 3,998

Overview of Clay County, Iowa

Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of 2000, the population is 17,372. Its name is in honor of Henry Clay, Jr. a colonel who died in action in the Mexican War, and son of Henry Clay, famous American statesman. Its county seat is Spencer, Iowa.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,483 km² (573 mi²). 1,473 km² (569 mi²) of it is land and 9 km² (4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.63% water.

Adjacent counties

  • Dickinson County (north)
  • Palo Alto County (east)
  • Buena Vista County (south)
  • O’Brien County (west)

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 17,372 people, 7,259 households, and 4,776 families residing in the county. The population density is 12/km² (30/mi²). There are 7,828 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (14/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.08% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.82% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. 1.13% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 7,259 households out of which 30.70% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.60% are married couples living together, 6.80% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.20% are non-families. 29.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 2.92.

In the county the population is spread out with 24.70% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 93.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $35,799, and the median income for a family is $42,769. Males have a median income of $30,163 versus $21,068 for females. The per capita income for the county is $19,451. 8.20% of the population and 6.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.10% of those under the age of 18 and 8.10% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

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

  • Dickens
  • Everly
  • Fostoria
  • Gillett Grove
  • Greenville
  • Peterson
  • Rossie
  • Royal
  • Spencer
  • Webb

Map of Clay County Iowa