Iowa Keokuk County Public Libraries

By | December 30, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Keokuk County, Iowa. 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 Keokuk County.

1. Library System HEDRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 109 N. Main ST., Hedrick, IA 52563
Phone Number: (641) 653-2211 Keokuk 4,797 3,457

2. Central Library HEDRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 109 N. Main ST., Hedrick, IA 52563
Phone Number: (641) 653-2487 Keokuk N/A N/A

3. Library System RICHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 100 East Main Street, Richland, IA 52585
Phone Number: (319) 456-6541 Keokuk 13,386 6,480

4. Central Library RICHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 100 East Main Street, Richland, IA 52585
Phone Number: (319) 456-6541 Keokuk N/A N/A

5. Central Library SIGOURNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 720 E. Jackson, Sigourney, IA 52591
Phone Number: (641) 622-2890 Keokuk N/A N/A

6. Library System SIGOURNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 720 E. Jackson, Sigourney, IA 52591
Phone Number: (641) 622-2890 Keokuk 21,524 12,195

7. Library System SOUTH ENGLISH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 407 Ives ST., South English, IA 52335
Phone Number: (319) 667-2715 Keokuk 2,296 2,496

8. Central Library SOUTH ENGLISH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 407 Ives ST., South English, IA 52335
Phone Number: (319) 667-2715 Keokuk N/A N/A

9. Central Library WHAT CHEER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 308 South Barnes, What Cheer, IA 50268
Phone Number: (641) 634-2859 Keokuk N/A N/A

10. Library System WHAT CHEER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 308 South Barnes P.O. Box 324, What Cheer, IA 50268
Phone Number: (641) 634-2859 Keokuk 3,877 3,952

11. Central Library WILSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 109 E. Washington AVE., Keota, IA 52248
Phone Number: (641) 636-3850 Keokuk N/A N/A

12. Library System WILSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 109 E. Washington AVE., Keota, IA 52248
Phone Number: (641) 636-3850 Keokuk 22,380 20,849

Overview of Keokuk County, Iowa

Keokuk County is a county located in the state of Iowa. As of 2000, the population is 11,400. Its county seat is Sigourney, Iowa.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,502 km² (580 mi²). 1,500 km² (579 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.13% water.

Adjacent counties

  • Poweshiek County (northwest)
  • Iowa County (north)
  • Washington County (east)
  • Jefferson County (southeast)
  • Wapello County (southwest)
  • Mahaska County (west)

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 11,400 people, 4,586 households, and 3,155 families residing in the county. The population density is 8/km² (20/mi²). There are 5,013 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (9/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 99.00% White, 0.07% Black or African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. 0.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 4,586 households out of which 30.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% are married couples living together, 6.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% are non-families. 27.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.80% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 2.99.

In the county the population is spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 20.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 94.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $34,025, and the median income for a family is $41,818. Males have a median income of $28,306 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,120. 10.10% of the population and 7.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.90% of those under the age of 18 and 10.50% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

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

  • Delta
  • Gibson
  • Harper
  • Hayesville
  • Hedrick
  • Keota
  • Keswick
  • Kinross
  • Martinsburg
  • Ollie
  • Richland
  • Sigourney
  • South English
  • Thornburg
  • Webster
  • What Cheer

Map of Keokuk County Iowa