We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto County.
1. Library System EMMETSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 707 N. Superior, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Phone Number: (712) 852-4009 Palo Alto 45,785 45,812
2. Central Library EMMETSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 707 N. Superior, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Phone Number: (712) 852-4009 Palo Alto N/A N/A
3. Library System GRAETTINGER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 115 W. Robins Street, Graettinger, IA 51342
Phone Number: (712) 859-3592 Palo Alto 5,208 5,544
4. Central Library GRAETTINGER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 115 W. Robins Street, Graettinger, IA 51342
Phone Number: (712) 859-3592 Palo Alto N/A N/A
5. Central Library MALLARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 607 Inman, Mallard, IA 50562
Phone Number: (712) 425-3330 Palo Alto N/A N/A
6. Library System MALLARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 607 Inman, Mallard, IA 50562
Phone Number: (712) 425-3330 Palo Alto N/A N/A
7. Library System RUTHVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1301 Gowrie Street, Ruthven, IA 51358
Phone Number: (712) 837-4820 Palo Alto 5,587 4,159
8. Central Library RUTHVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1301 Gowrie Street, Ruthven, IA 51358
Phone Number: (712) 837-4820 Palo Alto N/A N/A
9. Central Library WEST BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 316 S. Broadway, West Bend, IA 50597
Phone Number: (515) 887-6411 Palo Alto N/A N/A
10. Library System WEST BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 316 S. Broadway, West Bend, IA 50597
Phone Number: (515) 887-6411 Palo Alto 32,730 13,700
Overview of Palo Alto County, Iowa
Palo Alto County is a county located in the state of Iowa. As of 2000, the population is 10,147. Its county seat is Emmetsburg, Iowa.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,475 km² (569 mi²). 1,460 km² (564 mi²) of it is land and 14 km² (6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.98% water.
Adjacent counties
Emmet County (north)
Kossuth County (east)
Pocahontas County (south)
Clay County (west)
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 10,147 people, 4,119 households, and 2,673 families residing in the county. The population density is 7/km² (18/mi²). There are 4,631 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (8/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.62% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 0.76% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,119 households out of which 28.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.30% are married couples living together, 5.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.10% are non-families. 30.40% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.37 and the average family size is 2.96.
In the county the population is spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 23.20% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 21.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 94.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $32,409, and the median income for a family is $41,808. Males have a median income of $28,344 versus $19,655 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,733. 10.60% of the population and 6.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.20% of those under the age of 18 and 9.10% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Palo Alto County, Iowa has the following cities and towns:
