Lime Springs, Iowa facts for kids
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Lime Springs, Iowa
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Location of Lime Springs, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Howard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 473 |
| • Density | 466.01/sq mi (179.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52155
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-45165 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458350 |
Lime Springs is a city in Howard County, Iowa, United States. The population was 473 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
The Old Town of Lime Springs was platted in 1857. After the railroad was built into the area, the town relocated nearby to its tracks. The town, then called Lime Springs Station, was platted again in 1867.
Geography
Lime Springs is located at 43°26′58″N 92°16′52″W / 43.44944°N 92.28111°W (43.449578, -92.281226).
The town center originally existed a little farther to the north around the Lidtke Mill on the Upper Iowa River, but moved south when the railroad came to town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.02 square miles (2.64 km2), all of it land.
Climate
| Climate data for Lime Springs, Iowa | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 59 (15) |
63 (17) |
83 (28) |
91 (33) |
93 (34) |
100 (38) |
102 (39) |
101 (38) |
98 (37) |
92 (33) |
75 (24) |
62 (17) |
102 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 23 (−5) |
28 (−2) |
41 (5) |
57 (14) |
69 (21) |
78 (26) |
82 (28) |
80 (27) |
72 (22) |
59 (15) |
42 (6) |
27 (−3) |
55 (13) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 14 (−10) |
19 (−7) |
31 (−1) |
45 (7) |
57 (14) |
67 (19) |
71 (22) |
69 (21) |
60 (16) |
47 (8) |
33 (1) |
19 (−7) |
44 (7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 5 (−15) |
9 (−13) |
21 (−6) |
33 (1) |
44 (7) |
55 (13) |
59 (15) |
57 (14) |
47 (8) |
35 (2) |
23 (−5) |
10 (−12) |
33 (1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −35 (−37) |
−36 (−38) |
−29 (−34) |
−1 (−18) |
21 (−6) |
34 (1) |
40 (4) |
34 (1) |
24 (−4) |
10 (−12) |
−16 (−27) |
−30 (−34) |
−36 (−38) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.0 (25) |
1.0 (25) |
1.9 (48) |
3.5 (89) |
4.1 (100) |
5.2 (130) |
4.5 (110) |
5.3 (130) |
3.8 (97) |
2.5 (64) |
2.1 (53) |
1.4 (36) |
36.3 (907) |
| Source: weather.com | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 470 | — |
| 1890 | 550 | +17.0% |
| 1900 | 605 | +10.0% |
| 1910 | 498 | −17.7% |
| 1920 | 595 | +19.5% |
| 1930 | 539 | −9.4% |
| 1940 | 567 | +5.2% |
| 1950 | 551 | −2.8% |
| 1960 | 581 | +5.4% |
| 1970 | 497 | −14.5% |
| 1980 | 476 | −4.2% |
| 1990 | 438 | −8.0% |
| 2000 | 496 | +13.2% |
| 2010 | 505 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 473 | −6.3% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 505 people, 238 households, and 143 families residing in the city. The population density was 495.1 inhabitants per square mile (191.2/km2). There were 253 housing units at an average density of 248.0 per square mile (95.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White, 0.2% Native American, and 0.4% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.
There were 238 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.9% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.77.
The median age in the city was 45.4 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
Arts and culture
Sweet Corn Days is the festival of the year in Lime Springs, held on the second Sunday in August. Festivities start Thursday and go thru Sunday. Friday and Saturday are filled with tractor pulls, softball games, and activities for the whole family. And there is much for kids to do at Brown Park. Friday has music and Saturday night features live music and a street dance. Beer tent open Thursday night thru Saturday night. Sunday features free sweet corn and a parade. Most windows around town are decorated with "Rocky the Raccoon" the Sweet Corn Days mascot.
The historic Lidtke Mill converted into a museum is a popular attraction.
Education
Howard–Winneshiek Community School District operates public schools. The district was formed from the merger of the Cresco, Lime Springs/Chester, Elma, and Ridgeway school districts, opening on July 1, 1960.
In 2015 the district board voted to close the Lime Springs-Chester Elementary School on a 4–1 basis.
See also
In Spanish: Lime Springs (Iowa) para niños
