Carroll, Iowa
Carroll is a city of 10,208 people in Carroll County, Iowa, founded in 1867.
Why visit Carroll
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kittyhawk Avenue Bridge, Olympic Avenue Bridge, American Express Building-Carroll and Carnegie Library Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 10°F.
Weather in Carroll
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carroll
Carroll is a city in, and the county seat of, Carroll County, Iowa, United States, along the Middle Raccoon River. The population was 10,321 in the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Carroll, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Kittyhawk Avenue Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Bridge in Carroll County, Iowa, United States of America
Olympic Avenue Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Bridge in Carroll County, Iowa, United States of America
Museums and landmarks6
American Express Building-Carroll
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
United States historic place
Carnegie Library Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building, former library, now used as Carroll County Historical Museum
Carroll City–Mount Olivet Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Cemetery in Carroll, Iowa
Chicago & Northwestern Passenger Depot and Baggage Room-Carroll
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Railway station in Carroll, the United States of America
Storm Creek Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Bridge in Carroll County, Iowa, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
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Restaurants and cafes13
1 more on the map.
History
Carroll was laid out in 1867. It took its name from Carroll County, which was named in honor of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland. He was the only Roman Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence.
In 1869, the centrally located railroad town of Carroll City was selected as the county seat, replacing, with some protest, Carrollton. Later a $4,000 courthouse was constructed on the town square. This building was used until it burned to the ground in 1886. The vaults and records were undamaged, however, and moved to temporary housing in the Joyce Building and Drees' Music Hall.
The following winter a $40,000 bond issue was approved toward the construction of a new, permanent courthouse. The stone-and-brick building was built on the northwest corner of the square (the parking lot of the current courthouse). The courthouse, complete with a clock-tower, was used for more than three-quarters of a century, then replaced by a modern-looking building in 1965.
A $750,000 bond issue was used to construct and equip the new courthouse. This building was officially dedicated on September 24, 1966. The highlight of the dedication ceremony was the opening of the boxes sealed in the cornerstone of the old courthouse. The bell from the previous courthouse clock tower sits on the courthouse grounds.
From the History section of Carroll, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare4
Map of Carroll
73 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 10°F | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 14°F | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 25°F | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 5.1 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 2.7 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 27°F | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 16°F | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carroll (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Carroll County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2010-03-02: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2010-02-25: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2008-05-27: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Arthur N. Neu Airport (CIN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Glidden 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Arcadia 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Breda 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Templeton 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Westside 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Manning 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Lake City 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Coon Rapids 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Scranton 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Boone 51 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Carroll, IA, Jared Winkler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Carroll, Iowa - Large Letter Postcard (9132872887), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Carroll County IA Courthouse, Nst101, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 19950722 18 UP Carroll, IA (5357406023), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Carroll, Iowa Chamber of Commerce - 14801100900, Carl Wycoff, CC BY 2.0
- Carroll, Iowa Chamber of Commerce - 14987755945, Carl Wycoff, CC BY 2.0
- Carroll, Iowa Chamber of Commerce, Carl Wycoff, CC BY 2.0
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