Sigourney, Iowa
Sigourney is a city of 1,954 people in Keokuk County, Iowa, founded in 1844.
Why visit Sigourney
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Sigourney Public Library and Keokuk County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 12°F.
Weather in Sigourney
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sigourney
Sigourney is a city and the county seat of Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,004 at the time of the 2020 census. Keokuk County Courthouse is located in the Public Square Historic District. Both are on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the Wikipedia article Sigourney, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Sigourney Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Sigourney, Iowa, United States
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Keokuk County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Iowa, United States of America
Public Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Iowa, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes1
Grant Ranch Grub & Pub
Restaurant
121 South Jefferson Street, Sigourney
Tu-Th 10:30-21:00, Fr,Sa 10:30-00:00, Su 10:30-14:00
Churches and places of worship7
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.
From the History section of Sigourney, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Sigourney
20 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 12°F | 1.2 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 15°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 26°F | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 37°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 5.1 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 28°F | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 18°F | 1.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sigourney (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
Keokuk County has had 11 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)
- 2014-08-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-05-31: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Oskaloosa Municipal Airport (OOA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Wellman 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Oskaloosa 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Ottumwa 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Montezuma 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- New Sharon 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Eddyville 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Fairfield 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Brooklyn 30 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
- Marengo 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
- Iowa City 41 mi northeast, about 1 h 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
- Sigourney iowa, Bill Whittaker ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Sigourney Public Library, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sigourney, Iowa (21850475691), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sigourney, Iowa (7981516788), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Keokuk County, Iowa Courthouse, en:User:Cburnett, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KeokukCountyCourthouse, Thedavidsofusa, CC BY-SA 4.0
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