Iowa Worth County Public Libraries

By | December 30, 2022

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

1. Library System FERTILE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 204 West Main, Fertile, IA 50434
Phone Number: (641) 797-2787 Worth 14,578 8,632

2. Central Library FERTILE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 204 West Main, Fertile, IA 50434
Phone Number: (641) 797-2787 Worth N/A N/A

3. Central Library GRAFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 201 4th AVE., Grafton, IA 50440
Phone Number: (641) 748-2735 Worth N/A N/A

4. Library System GRAFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 201 4th AVE., Grafton, IA 50440
Phone Number: (641) 748-2735 Worth 11,199 8,248

5. Library System JOICE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 201 Main Street, Joice, IA 50446
Phone Number: (641) 588-3330 Worth 9,936 8,124

6. Central Library JOICE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 201 Main Street, Joice, IA 50446
Phone Number: (641) 588-3330 Worth N/A N/A

7. Central Library KENSETT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 214 5th ST., Kensett, IA 50448
Phone Number: (641) 845-2222 Worth N/A N/A

8. Library System KENSETT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 214 5th ST., Kensett, IA 50448
Phone Number: (641) 845-2222 Worth 11,141 4,293

9. Library System KINNEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 214 Main Street, Hanlontown, IA 50444
Phone Number: (641) 896-2888 Worth 6,903 3,224

10. Central Library KINNEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 214 Main Street, Hanlontown, IA 50444
Phone Number: (641) 896-2888 Worth N/A N/A

11. Library System MANLY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 127 S. Grant ST., Manly, IA 50456
Phone Number: (641) 454-2982 Worth 24,919 11,414

12. Central Library MANLY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 127 S. Grant ST., Manly, IA 50456
Phone Number: (641) 454-2982 Worth N/A N/A

13. Central Library NORTHWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 906 1st AVE. S., Northwood, IA 50459
Phone Number: (641) 324-1340 Worth N/A N/A

14. Library System NORTHWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 906 1st AVE. S., Northwood, IA 50459
Phone Number: (641) 324-1340 Worth 18,697 3,734

Overview of Worth County, Iowa

Worth County is a county located in the state of Iowa. As of 2000, the population is 7,909. Its county seat is Northwood, Iowa.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,040 km² (402 mi²). 1,036 km² (400 mi²) of it is land and 4 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.43% water.

Adjacent counties

  • Freeborn County, Minnesota (north)
  • Mower County, Minnesota (northeast)
  • Mitchell County (east)
  • Cerro Gordo County (south)
  • Winnebago County (west)

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 7,909 people, 3,278 households, and 2,265 families residing in the county. The population density is 8/km² (20/mi²). There are 3,534 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (9/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.37% White, 0.28% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 1.57% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,278 households out of which 30.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% are married couples living together, 7.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.90% are non-families. 27.60% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.88.

In the county the population is spread out with 24.30% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 26.30% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 19.40% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 98.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $36,444, and the median income for a family is $41,763. Males have a median income of $27,927 versus $20,897 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,952. 8.30% of the population and 6.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.60% of those under the age of 18 and 7.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

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

  • Fertile
  • Grafton
  • Hanlontown
  • Joice
  • Kensett
  • Manly
  • Northwood

Map of Worth County Iowa