HavelockIowaPopPlot, 2021
Havelock’s story
145 years in pictures
Census counts: 397 in 1900, 130 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and a map from 1980 on.
- 1881Havelock is platted
HavelockIA
A town of 121, platted in 1881.
Population
121
2025 Census estimate · −4.7% since 2020
Typical home
$138K
−2% in a year
Household income
$63K
median
Median age
45.0
years
Jobs based here
35
A commuter town
Is Havelock a good place to live?
Havelock’s average trip to work is 54 minutes, above both the Iowa town median (19 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 141 Iowa towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Havelock. Havelock has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
121 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Havelock: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Havelock, and how to reach them.
PowerInterstate Power and Light17.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHavelock Water SupplyNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers82% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Havelock’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePocahontas County AuditorPocahontas County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP code5054650546 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Havelock.
Housing
Havelock stands out in Iowa and nationally, with the median rent lower than most
At $625 a month, Havelock’s median rent is against $911 a month in Iowa’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. The typical Havelock home is worth about $138,000, down 2% in a year, 42% below the Iowa typical home.
$138KZillow home value
| Havelock | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $625 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 70% | 70% | 73% |
Typical home value
Havelock$138K
Iowa$237K
−2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
A smaller share of working residents in Havelock work locally than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
1.7% of Havelock working residents work locally. The top destinations are Laurens (35%), Emmetsburg (7%) and Fort Dodge (5%). 24% of Havelock residents live below the poverty line.
2%work in town
| Havelock | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 24% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.7% | 31% | 8% |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Havelock2%
Laurens35%
Emmetsburg7%
Fort Dodge5%
Pocahontas3%
19 mi
median commute distance
35
jobs based in Havelock
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Low risk in Havelock, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 71% of U.S. communities.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtInland floodingTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Havelock, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Havelock has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 8° and about 39 inches of snow falls in a winter.
39″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter12–29°
Spring36–58°
Summer60–82°
Fall38–60°
Oct 7
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Havelock is
Havelock beats the Iowa average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 18% of adults smoke cigarettes in Havelock.
| Havelock | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 25% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
0 better26 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Havelock | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.3% | 11.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.2% | 3.3% |
Pocahontas Community Hospital
6.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Havelock
15pages on Havelock
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Havelock; the nearest are
Buena Vista UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Storm Lake28.9 mi$41,798 tuitionIowa Central Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fort Dodge34.7 mi$5,496 in-state tuitionIowa State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ames77.4 mi$10,787 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Havelock residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Havelock for work
Where Havelock’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
35jobs based in Havelock
2%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Havelock
City in Iowa, United States
Havelock is a city in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 130 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,230 ft
- ZIP code
- 50546
Questions about Havelock
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Havelock, IA a good place to live?
Havelock has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.