Plymouth County

MyTownView tracks 11 municipalities in Plymouth County, Iowa. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

11Municipalities
25,747Residents
54Articles
2Meetings (30d)
$74,851Avg. Median Income
$163,300Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 24Annual Wine and Roses two-night event kicks off in Le Mars to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Association of IowaLe MarsApr 24Remsen St. Mary’s t-shirt fundraiser aids bus crash victimsRemsenApr 23Organizers prepare for the Wine & Roses event in Le Mars, IALe MarsApr 21Le Mars man pleads not guilty of sexual exploitation, groomingLe MarsApr 19Countdown begins for 2026 Le Mars Ice Cream DaysLe MarsApr 17Le Mars, IA, man sentenced to jail for assaulting a 13-year-old victim in 2021Le MarsApr 12Iowa football vs. Michigan pregame availability report: Deontae Craig listed as questionableCraigApr 9Free community baby shower in Le Mars offers diapers, wipes and support for new parentsLe MarsApr 9Ground broken for new Le Mars elementary schoolLe MarsApr 3Man charged in 2024 Le Mars murder has trial delayedLe MarsApr 1Le Mars fertilizer plant expands, aims to help more farmers amid rising costsLe MarsMar 7Hinton Lady Blackhawks are the runner-ups for the Class 2A basketball tournamentHintonFeb 25Kingsley-Pierson Community voices concerns over proposed 4-day school weekKingsleyFeb 24Kingsley-Pierson Community School District considers 4-day school weekKingsleyFeb 23Le Mars Fire Chief reflects on career, recent recognitions ahead of retirementLe Mars

Meetings

2

Recent

Apr 1520260414a City of Craig CouncilCraigVideoApr 1420260413a City of Craig Special CouncilCraigVideoMar 2520260324a City of Craig CouncilCraigVideoMar 1320260312a City of Craig Special CouncilCraigVideoMar 1120260310a City of Craig CouncilCraigVideoMar 420260303a City of Craig Special CouncilCraigVideoFeb 2520260224a City of Craig CouncilCraigVideoFeb 1120260210a City of Craig CouncilCraigVideo

Rankings in Plymouth County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1KingsleyPlymouth+3.2%
2AkronPlymouth+1.7%
3Le MarsPlymouth+0.4%
4RemsenPlymouth-3.9%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1RemsenPlymouth4.66%
2KingsleyPlymouth5.11%
3Le MarsPlymouth5.46%
4AkronPlymouth14.69%
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Source: Iowa Department of Management

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1RemsenPlymouth98 / 100
2KingsleyPlymouth97 / 100
3Le MarsPlymouth97 / 100
4AkronPlymouth91 / 100
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Source: Iowa Department of Management

Municipalities

Akron

Pop. 1,689Income $59,706Homes $157,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Brunsville

Pop. 210Income $67,125Homes $129,200
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Craig

Pop. 49Income $50,000Homes $100,000
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Hinton

Pop. 931Income $108,125Homes $263,100
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Kingsley

Pop. 1,472Income $73,103Homes $167,200
City (Mayor-Council)

Le Mars

Pop. 10,640Income $72,381Homes $219,200
City (Mayor-Council)

Merrill

Pop. 846Income $79,250Homes $166,100
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Oyens

Pop. 81Income $96,250Homes $155,000
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Remsen

Pop. 1,823Income $98,250Homes $185,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Struble

Pop. 76Income $59,167Homes $135,200
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Westfield

Pop. 123Income $60,000Homes $117,500
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