Sigourney, Iowa
Sigourney, Iowa | ||
|---|---|---|
FIPS code 19-73110 | | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395884[2] | |
| Website | http://www.sigourney-iowa.com | |
Sigourney (
History
Keokuk County was opened for Euro-American settlement in 1843, and the town got its start in 1844 when S.A. James built the first cabin there. Other families began to settle there as well, and in 1844, the town was named by county commissioner Dr. George H. Stone in honor of popular poet Lydia Sigourney. A large oil-painted portrait of her still graces the foyer of the county courthouse.[5]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.18 square miles (5.65 km2), all of it land.[6]
Climate
According to the
| Climate data for Sigourney, Iowa, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1896–present | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 70 (21) |
77 (25) |
86 (30) |
93 (34) |
106 (41) |
105 (41) |
113 (45) |
111 (44) |
103 (39) |
95 (35) |
81 (27) |
74 (23) |
113 (45) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 53.2 (11.8) |
57.9 (14.4) |
72.5 (22.5) |
81.3 (27.4) |
86.8 (30.4) |
91.2 (32.9) |
94.6 (34.8) |
93.7 (34.3) |
90.0 (32.2) |
83.6 (28.7) |
69.6 (20.9) |
56.7 (13.7) |
96.3 (35.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 29.8 (−1.2) |
34.6 (1.4) |
47.6 (8.7) |
60.7 (15.9) |
71.0 (21.7) |
80.6 (27.0) |
84.6 (29.2) |
82.8 (28.2) |
76.4 (24.7) |
63.4 (17.4) |
48.2 (9.0) |
35.3 (1.8) |
59.6 (15.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 20.7 (−6.3) |
24.8 (−4.0) |
37.0 (2.8) |
48.9 (9.4) |
60.0 (15.6) |
69.8 (21.0) |
73.6 (23.1) |
71.6 (22.0) |
64.1 (17.8) |
51.6 (10.9) |
38.0 (3.3) |
26.5 (−3.1) |
48.9 (9.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 11.5 (−11.4) |
15.1 (−9.4) |
26.3 (−3.2) |
37.2 (2.9) |
49.1 (9.5) |
59.1 (15.1) |
62.7 (17.1) |
60.4 (15.8) |
51.7 (10.9) |
39.8 (4.3) |
27.7 (−2.4) |
17.7 (−7.9) |
38.2 (3.4) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −9.8 (−23.2) |
−4.6 (−20.3) |
6.5 (−14.2) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
35.4 (1.9) |
48.0 (8.9) |
54.3 (12.4) |
51.7 (10.9) |
38.0 (3.3) |
24.6 (−4.1) |
11.4 (−11.4) |
−1.6 (−18.7) |
−13.6 (−25.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −32 (−36) |
−30 (−34) |
−20 (−29) |
7 (−14) |
24 (−4) |
35 (2) |
45 (7) |
39 (4) |
16 (−9) |
4 (−16) |
−9 (−23) |
−30 (−34) |
−32 (−36) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.18 (30) |
1.47 (37) |
2.34 (59) |
3.70 (94) |
4.95 (126) |
5.11 (130) |
3.93 (100) |
4.76 (121) |
3.47 (88) |
2.78 (71) |
2.18 (55) |
1.54 (39) |
37.41 (950) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.6 (19) |
8.7 (22) |
3.8 (9.7) |
0.6 (1.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
2.0 (5.1) |
6.4 (16) |
29.6 (74.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.7 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 9.4 | 11.8 | 11.6 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 6.5 | 5.9 | 96.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.9 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 13.7 |
| Source 1: NOAA[8] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service[7] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 162 | — |
| 1870 | 992 | +512.3% |
| 1880 | 1,735 | +74.9% |
| 1890 | 1,523 | −12.2% |
| 1900 | 1,952 | +28.2% |
| 1910 | 2,032 | +4.1% |
| 1920 | 2,210 | +8.8% |
| 1930 | 2,262 | +2.4% |
| 1940 | 2,355 | +4.1% |
| 1950 | 2,343 | −0.5% |
| 1960 | 2,387 | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 2,319 | −2.8% |
| 1980 | 2,330 | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 2,111 | −9.4% |
| 2000 | 2,209 | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 2,059 | −6.8% |
| 2020 | 2,004 | −2.7% |
| Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: | ||
2010 census
As of the
There were 878 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.85.
The median age in the city was 45.1 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 903 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.93.
Age spread: 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 26.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,803, and the median income for a family was $43,519. Males had a median income of $29,783 versus $21,078 for females. The
Government
Sigourney is represented by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in the United States House of Representatives.
Education
The Sigourney Community School District encompasses nearly a 70-square-mile (180 km2) radius, drawing students from smaller surrounding communities. Approximately 700 students are enrolled yearly, with an average of 350 attending elementary (K-6) and 350 students attending junior/senior high (7-12). The average graduating class is 50 students with 80% moving on to college. The school system's mascot is the Sigourney Savage.
The public library is the Sigourney Public Library.[12]
Notable people
- Roman Catholic bishop[13]
- tenth Governor of North Dakota, United States Treasurer, North Dakota Supreme Court justice[14]
- Katharine Goeldner, opera singer
- S.J. Mathes (1849–1927), newspaperman[citation needed]
- Ernest L. Parker (1864–1934), 13th Lieutenant Governor of Idaho
- Dan Peiffer (born 1951) NFL football player[15][16]
- U.S. Representative[17]
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sigourney, Iowa
- ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ History of Sigourney Archived 2009-02-11 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ a b "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Quad Cities". National Weather Service. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Sigourney, IA". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Home". Sigourney Public Library. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
720 E JACKSON ST. SIGOURNEY, IOWA 52591
- ^ a b Schmidt, Madeleine M. (1981). Seasons of Growth: History of the Diocese of Davenport. Davenport, Iowa: Diocese of Davenport. pp. 369–372.
- ^ "John Burke". Architect of the Capitol. Retrieved September 15, 2011.
- ^ "Dan Peiffer". National Football League. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
- ^ "Dan Peiffer". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
- ^ "SAMPSON, Ezekiel Silas". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved August 3, 2011.
External links
- Sigourney-iowa.com official city website
- Sigourney News-Review
- City-Data, comprehensive statistical data and more about Sigourney
Municipalities and communities of Keokuk County, Iowa, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities |  | |
Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
| ||
| Authority control databases: Geographic |
|---|
