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Emmetsburg
is located in Palo Alto County in northwestern Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the population was 3,958 residents. It serves as the county seat for Palo Alto County and is home to a campus of Iowa Lakes Community College. Emmetsburg was named one of the top 100 places to live in the United States by Relocate-America.coms "Americas Top 100 Places to Live for 2007." It is located at the intersection of Highways 4 & 18 and thus provides easy access to neighboring cities. Emmetsburg offers a lot of choices for outdoor recreational fun. Beautiful Five Island Lake is at the center of it all for both summer and winter recreation. The lake offers excellent fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, picnicking, hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. Emmetsburg is also home to the Wild Rose Casino, located on Highway 18 on the east side of town. The casino consists of a hotel, three restaurants, a convention center and RV park, as well as the casino. Weekly entertainment is also available at the Wild Rose. In addition, Emmetsburg is home to a state-of-the-art wellness center. Downtown Emmetsburg has several antique shops, specialty, craft and unique gift shops.
Surrounding areas: Estherville, Iowa (21.2 mi), Milford, Iowa (27.9 mi), Arnolds Park, Iowa (28.5 mi), Clear Lake, Iowa (28.6 mi), Okoboji, Iowa (29.5 mi), Spirit Lake, Iowa (30.4 mi), Wahpeton, Iowa (30.8 mi)
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Emmetsburg Vacation Rentals
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Emmetsburg Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Super 8 | 3501 Main St | Emmetsburg, IA | | (712) 852-2667 | | Sleep Inn & Suites | 2008 Central Ave | Estherville, IA | 21.1 mi. | (712) 362-5522 | | Super 8 Estherville | 1919 Central Ave | Estherville, IA | 21.1 mi. | (712) 362-2400 | | Americinn Motel Of Algona | 600 Hwy 18 W | Algona, IA | 22.8 mi. | (515) 295-3333 | | Super 8 Motel | 210 E Norwood Dr | Algona, IA | 23.0 mi. | (515) 295-7225 | | Village West Resort And Hotel | 20785 170th St | Spirit Lake, IA | 23.6 mi. | (712) 337-3223 | | America Inn Motel | 1005 13TH St SW | Spencer, IA | 24.2 mi. | (712) 262-7525 | | West Oaks Condo Assn Phase 3 | 25 Lakeshore Dr | Arnolds Park, IA | 28.8 mi. | (712) 332-7711 |
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Emmetsburg Weather & Climate
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Northwestern Iowa has a four-season climate that is classified as humid continental. Nearly three-fourths of the annual precipitation is received April through September, with severe thunderstorms possible during this time. The northwest section of the state is somewhat drier in summer and colder in the winter than the southern regions. Seasonal snowfall statewide is 32 inches. Blizzards are possible in winter and tornadoes can occur during spring and summer. January and February are generally the coldest months, although late winter and early spring storms in March and April have been known to produce large amounts of snow. Hot dry winds, originating in the desert southwest, occasionally reach Iowa in the summer, producing unusually high temperatures. Autumns are generally mild, sunny and pleasant.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
23°F |
4°F |
0.83 in. |
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| February |
29°F |
10°F |
0.69 in. |
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| March |
41°F |
22°F |
2.01 in. |
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| April |
57°F |
34°F |
3.14 in. |
- |
| May |
71°F |
48°F |
3.61 in. |
- |
| June |
80°F |
57°F |
4.64 in. |
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| July |
83°F |
62°F |
4.12 in. |
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| August |
81°F |
59°F |
4.24 in. |
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| September |
73°F |
49°F |
2.73 in. |
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| October |
60°F |
36°F |
2.26 in. |
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| November |
41°F |
22°F |
1.86 in. |
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| December |
27°F |
9°F |
0.84 in. |
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Emmetsburg Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Spencer Municipal airport (SPW) located about 26 miles west of Emmetsburg in Spencer, Iowa, the Fairmont Municipal airport (FRM) located approximately 39 miles northeast of Emmetsburg in Fairmont, Minnesota, the Fort Dodge Regional airport (FOD) located roughly 45 miles southeast of Emmetsburg in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the Forest City Municipal airport (FXY) located around 53 miles east of Emmetsburg in Forest City, Iowa, the Worthington Municipal airport (OTG) located about 58 miles northwest of Emmetsburg in Worthington, Minnesota, the Mason City Municipal airport (MCW) located approximately 68 miles east of Emmetsburg in Mason City, Iowa, and finally the Arthur N Neu airport (CIN) located roughly 73 miles south of Emmetsburg in Carroll, Iowa.
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Emmetsburg Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Arnolds Park | Arnolds Park | IA | 28.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Boji Bay Water Park | Milford | IA | 27.8 mi. | | | Denison Aquatic Fun Center | Denison | IA | 83.1 mi. | | | White Water University Fun Park | Des Moines | IA | 117.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Emmetsburg Country Club | Emmetsburg | IA | | | | Hillcrest Golf Course | Graettinger | IA | 8.8 mi. | | | Lost Island Golf Club | Ruthven | IA | 11.4 mi. | | | Spring Hills Country Club | Mallard | IA | 12.6 mi. | | | Whittemore Golf Club | Whittemore | IA | 13.7 mi. | | | West Bend Golf & Country Club | West Bend | IA | 16.6 mi. | | | Estherville Golf & Country Club | Estherville | IA | 21.3 mi. | | | Riverview Golf Course | Estherville | IA | 21.3 mi. | | | Country Greens Golf Course | Armstrong | IA | 21.8 mi. | | | Rolfe Golf Club | Rolfe | IA | 22.5 mi. | | | Algona Country Club | Algona | IA | 22.9 mi. | | | River Road Golf Club | Algona | IA | 22.9 mi. | | | Spencer Golf & Country Club | Spencer | IA | 23.2 mi. | | | Spencer Municipal Golf Course | Spencer | IA | 23.5 mi. | | | Pocahontas Golf Course | Pocahontas | IA | 26.4 mi. | | | North Kossuth Golf Club | Bancroft | IA | 27.0 mi. | | | Woodlyn Hills Golf Course | Milford | IA | 27.0 mi. | | | Little Sioux Golf & Country Club | Sioux Rapids | IA | 28.3 mi. | | | Emerald Hills Golf Club | Arnolds Park | IA | 28.6 mi. | | | Spring Valley Golf Course | Livermore | IA | 28.9 mi. | | | Brooks Golf Club | Okoboji | IA | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lost Island Lake State Park | | IA | 11.3 mi. | | | Stinson Prairie State Park | | IA | 18.9 mi. | | | Fort Defiance State Park | | IA | 21.2 mi. | | | Ambrose A Call State Park | | IA | 22.2 mi. | | | Ambrose A Call State Park | | IA | 22.7 mi. | | | Okamanpeedam State Park | | IA | 25.6 mi. | | | Pillsbury Point State Park | | IA | 28.8 mi. | | | Gull Point State Park | | IA | 30.0 mi. | | | Orleans State Park | | IA | 30.9 mi. | | | Pikes Point State Park | | IA | 31.7 mi. | | | Mini Wakan State Park | | IA | 33.5 mi. | | | Wanata State Park | | IA | 36.1 mi. | | | Indian Village State Park | | IA | 38.6 mi. | | | Frank Gotch State Park | | IA | 39.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum | Arnolds Park | IA | 28.6 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Great Plains Zoo & Museum | Sioux Falls | SD | 105.9 mi. | | | Blank Park Zoo | Des Moines | IA | 117.9 mi. | |
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