Emmetsburg Iowa Map

About Emmetsburg, Iowa

Emmetsburg is a locality in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,648. The population density is 371.7 people per km². Emmetsburg is located at 43.1127°N, 94.6830°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50536.

Emmetsburg rests in a landscape where the prairie’s broad canvas begins to ripple, hinting at the gentle swells that define the Iowa terrain. It lies 74.8 miles west of Mason City, IA (from Mason City, IA: bearing 268°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-south-east of Graettinger. Fields of corn and soybeans, emerald and gold under the vast Iowa sky, stretch to horizons that seem to hold the very breath of the land. The air here carries the clean scent of earth and growing things, a subtle perfume that shifts with the seasons, from the crispness of autumn to the humid promise of summer. The Des Moines River, a silvery thread in the tapestry of green, winds its way through the county, its presence a quiet murmur in the otherwise silent expanse. Here, the sky feels impossibly large, a dome of shifting blues and whites that often spills into breathtaking sunsets, painting the western edge of the world in fiery hues. The story of Emmetsburg is deeply entwined with the rich soil that sustains it, a heritage built on agriculture and the resilience of its early settlers. Founded in the mid-19th century, its economy has long been anchored in the cultivation of the land, with farming remaining a cornerstone of local life, its rhythms dictating the pulse of the community. The town itself, with its sturdy brick buildings and tree-lined streets, reflects a history of steady growth and neighborly connection. Notable among its features is the presence of the Iowa Great Lakes, a cluster of glacial lakes just a short drive away, drawing summer visitors for recreation and adding a distinctive aquatic character to the region’s otherwise terrestrial identity. This proximity to water, a rare jewel in the heartland, offers a unique counterpoint to the rolling prairie, a place where the whisper of wind through cornstalks can mingle with the gentle lapping of waves.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Emmetsburg, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Emmetsburg and Palo Alto County.

Detailed location data for Emmetsburg includes the ZIP code (50536), telephone area code (319), county seat of Palo Alto County (Emmetsburg), and school district assignment (Emmetsburg Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Emmetsburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.