Editing Winterset, Iowa

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'''Winterset''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Madison County, Iowa]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The population was 5,353 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name=cen2020>{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref>

Winterset is part of the [[Des Moines metropolitan area]].

==History==
[[Image:Winterset.jpg|thumb|left|Downtown Winterset in 2009]]

Winterset was [[plat]]ted during a cool spell in the summer of 1849.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/historymadisonc00muelgoog|title=History of Madison County, Iowa, and Its People, Volume 1|publisher=S. J. Clarke Publishing Company|author=Mueller, Herman A.|year=1915|pages=[https://archive.org/details/historymadisonc00muelgoog/page/n372 282]}}</ref> The name was originally to be "Summerset", but the unseasonable coldness made the commissioners reverse this to "Winterset".<ref>{{cite journal|last=Howe|first=Samuel|date=1882|title=A Memoir of Indian Names in Iowa, With Their Signification|journal=The Annals of Iowa|page=4|url=http://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=11910&context=annals-of-iowa|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151201041149/http://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=11910&context=annals-of-iowa|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 1, 2015}}</ref>

On March 5, 2022, [[2022 Winterset tornado|a low-end EF4 tornado]] struck the areas just outside the city, killing six people.<ref name="NWSDesMoines">{{cite web |title=NWS Damage Survey for 3/5/22 Tornado Event - Update #3|url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSDMX&e=202203071803 |website=Iowa Environmental Mesonet |publisher=National Weather Service in Des Moines, Iowa|date=March 7, 2022|access-date=March 7, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 7, 2022 |title=Family remembers those who perished in central Iowa tornado |url=https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/community/winterset-iowa-tornado-victims-gofundme-fundraiser/524-c0bdc51a-b320-47db-8415-aca9c302b501 |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=weareiowa.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

{{Wide image|Winterset, Iowa - 1907.jpg|800|Downtown Winterset in 1907}}

==Geography==
Winterset is located in central Madison County at the intersection of [[U.S. Route 169]] and [[Iowa State Highway 92]]. [[Middle River (Iowa)|Middle River]] flows past the south side of the city.<ref>''Iowa Atlas & Gazetteer,'' DeLorme, 7th Edition, 2021 p. 47 {{isbn|1946494003}}</ref>  It is approximately 30 miles southwest of the state capital of [[Des Moines, Iowa|Des Moines]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|4.72|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|4.58|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.14|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-05-11|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25}}</ref>
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==Climate==

According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Winterset has a [[hot-summer humid continental climate]], abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

{{Weather box
|location = Winterset, Iowa, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–2017
|single line = Yes

|Jan record high F = 67
|Feb record high F = 79
|Mar record high F = 90
|Apr record high F = 93
|May record high F = 105
|Jun record high F = 105
|Jul record high F = 111
|Aug record high F = 112
|Sep record high F = 103
|Oct record high F = 93
|Nov record high F = 82
|Dec record high F = 69

|Jan avg record high F = 54.2
|Feb avg record high F = 58.9
|Mar avg record high F = 75.3
|Apr avg record high F = 83.2
|May avg record high F = 86.3
|Jun avg record high F = 91.2
|Jul avg record high F = 94.8
|Aug avg record high F = 94.1
|Sep avg record high F = 89.4
|Oct avg record high F = 82.2
|Nov avg record high F = 68.8
|Dec avg record high F = 56.5
|year avg record high F = 96.4

|Jan high F = 29.9
|Feb high F = 34.8
|Mar high F = 47.6
|Apr high F = 60.5
|May high F = 70.8
|Jun high F = 80.0
|Jul high F = 83.8
|Aug high F = 82.3
|Sep high F = 75.6
|Oct high F = 63.3
|Nov high F = 48.1
|Dec high F = 35.1
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|Jan mean F = 19.9
|Feb mean F = 24.0
|Mar mean F = 36.2
|Apr mean F = 48.0
|May mean F = 59.4
|Jun mean F = 69.2
|Jul mean F = 73.0
|Aug mean F = 70.9
|Sep mean F = 63.1
|Oct mean F = 50.8
|Nov mean F = 37.1
|Dec mean F = 25.5
|year mean F =

|Jan low F = 9.8
|Feb low F = 13.2
|Mar low F = 24.8
|Apr low F = 35.4
|May low F = 48.0
|Jun low F = 58.3
|Jul low F = 62.2
|Aug low F = 59.4
|Sep low F = 50.6
|Oct low F = 38.3
|Nov low F = 26.0
|Dec low F = 15.9
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|Jan avg record low F = -10.3
|Feb avg record low F = -6.9
|Mar avg record low F = 6.3
|Apr avg record low F = 21.5
|May avg record low F = 34.9
|Jun avg record low F = 45.8
|Jul avg record low F = 52.0
|Aug avg record low F = 49.1
|Sep avg record low F = 34.6
|Oct avg record low F = 22.7
|Nov avg record low F = 10.2
|Dec avg record low F = -5.9
|year avg record low F = -14.5

|Jan record low F = -34
|Feb record low F = -31
|Mar record low F = -35
|Apr record low F = 10
|May record low F = 24
|Jun record low F = 34
|Jul record low F = 40
|Aug record low F = 37
|Sep record low F = 24
|Oct record low F = 3
|Nov record low F = -8
|Dec record low F = -25
|year record low F =

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|Jan precipitation inch = 0.78
|Feb precipitation inch = 1.28
|Mar precipitation inch = 2.12
|Apr precipitation inch = 3.59
|May precipitation inch = 4.99
|Jun precipitation inch = 4.64
|Jul precipitation inch = 4.10
|Aug precipitation inch = 3.62
|Sep precipitation inch = 3.60
|Oct precipitation inch = 2.88
|Nov precipitation inch = 1.96
|Dec precipitation inch = 1.23
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|Jan snow inch = 7.3
|Feb snow inch = 8.3
|Mar snow inch = 4.7
|Apr snow inch = 0.8
|May snow inch = 0.1
|Jun snow inch = 0.0
|Jul snow inch = 0.0
|Aug snow inch = 0.0
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|Oct snow inch = 0.9
|Nov snow inch = 2.7
|Dec snow inch = 5.9
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|Jan precipitation days = 5.2
|Feb precipitation days = 5.6
|Mar precipitation days = 7.3
|Apr precipitation days = 10.3
|May precipitation days = 11.9
|Jun precipitation days = 10.2
|Jul precipitation days = 9.5
|Aug precipitation days = 8.8
|Sep precipitation days = 7.4
|Oct precipitation days = 7.7
|Nov precipitation days = 5.9
|Dec precipitation days = 6.2

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|Feb snow days = 4.0
|Mar snow days = 1.7
|Apr snow days = 0.6
|May snow days = 0.0
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|Aug snow days = 0.0
|Sep snow days = 0.0
|Oct snow days = 0.3
|Nov snow days = 1.2
|Dec snow days = 4.3

|source 1 = NOAA<ref name=NOAA>
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|source 2 = National Weather Service (mean maxima and minima 1981&ndash;2010)<ref name = NOWData>
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|title = NOAA Online Weather Data
|access-date = August 4, 2022
}}
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}}

==Demographics==
[[File:Water Tower, Winterset, IA.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Water tower in Winterset]]
{{Historical populations
|title= Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|1860|915
|1870|1485
|1880|2583
|1890|2281
|1900|3039
|1910|2818
|1920|2906
|1930|2921
|1940|3631
|1950|3570
|1960|3639
|1970|3654
|1980|4021
|1990|4196
|2000|4768
|2010|5190
|2020|5353
|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name=cen2020/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref>}}
}}

===2020 census===
As of the [[United States census|census]] of 2020,<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> there were 5,353 people, 2,231 households, and 1,354 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,166.9 inhabitants per square mile (450.5/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 2,451 housing units at an average density of 534.3 per square mile (206.3/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial]] makeup of the city was 94.3% [[White Americans|White]], 0.2% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.1% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.6% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.1% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 0.5% from other races and 4.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] persons of any race comprised 2.7% of the population.

Of the 2,231 households, 27.8% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.0% were cohabitating couples, 29.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 16.3% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.3% of all households were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 40.1 years. 26.7% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.3% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 and 44; 22.7% were from 45 and 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 5,190 people, 2,062 households, and 1,336 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1133.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 2,267 housing units at an average density of {{convert|495.0|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 98.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0%.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-05-11}}</ref>

Of the 2,062 households 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.7% of households were one person and 16% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age was 38.4 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18.6% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 4,768 people, 1,884 households, and 1,230 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,357.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,998 housing units at an average density of {{convert|569.0|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 98.87% White, 0.06% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59%.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref>

Of the 1,884 households 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 31.5% of households were one person and 18.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.01.

Age spread: 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.2 males.

The median household income was $33,142 and the median family income was $42,951. Males had a median income of $31,536 versus $22,146 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,274. About 5.8% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over.

==Arts and culture==
[[File:Roseman Bridge.jpg|thumb|215px|[[Roseman Covered Bridge|Roseman Bridge]]]]
Winterset is widely known for its [[covered bridges]]. A total of six covered bridges are located in Madison County, including one in Winterset City Park. The annual Covered Bridge Festival celebrates the bridges and local heritage every second weekend in October.

The Winterset Stage is Madison County's live theatre venue providing family friendly dinner theatre, including musicals and concerts while offering a variety of children's theatre and educational programming. The Winterset Stage is a nonprofit [[501(c)(3)]] organization located at 405 East Madison in Winterset.<ref>"[https://apps.irs.gov/pub/epostcard/dl/FinalLetter_27-4653700_THEWINTERSETSTAGE_04222011_01.tif Determination letter]". ''Internal Revenue Service''. May 24, 2011.</ref>

Another notable landmark is [[Clark Tower]], located in [[Winterset City Park]], which offers panoramic views of the surrounding Middle River Valley area.

The [[Madison County Courthouse (Iowa)|Madison County Courthouse]], in the middle of the town square, was built in 1868, and rebuilt in 1876 after being partially destroyed by fire.

===Museums===
[[File:JohnWayneBirthplaceMuseum.jpg|thumb|200px|John Wayne Birthplace Museum in Winterset]]
In 2015, the [[John Wayne]] Birthplace Museum opened kitty-corner from Wayne's birthplace home. The $2.5{{nbsp}}million, 6,000-sq. ft. facility houses scripts, costumes, set pieces, posters, personal correspondence, an original Andy Warhol painting and a custom-made 1972 Pontiac station wagon. The museum is divided into three exhibitions: "The Actor", "The Family Man", and "The American". It is located at 205 S. John Wayne Dr. in Winterset.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/life/2015/05/16/john-wayne-museum-birthplace-grand-opening/27449429/|title=John Wayne museum spotlights Midwestern morals|website=[[The Des Moines Register]]}}</ref>

The Iowa Quilt Museum offers seasonal exhibits and regular workshops. The current president of the museum, Marianne Fons, is the founder of the well known quilting show [[Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting]]. The museum is located on the south side of the town square at 68 E. Court Ave.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/|title=Home &#124; Iowa Quilt Museum &#124; Winterset, Iowa|date=May 4, 2015|website=Iowa Quilt Museum}}</ref>

The Madison County Historical Society is an 25-acre complex on the south side of town featuring a museum and 14 restored and historical buildings. The focal point of the complex is the Victorian Bevington Mansion. Built in 1856, the mansion, barn and 3-hole privy have been fully restored and placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The complex is open May through October and is located at 815 S. 2nd Ave.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.historyonthehill.org/|title=History on the Hill &#124; Madison County Historical Museum & Complex|date=June 6, 2015}}</ref>

==Education==
The [[Winterset Community School District]] operates local public schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/FY20_WINTERSET.pdf|title=FY20 WINTERSET|publisher=Iowa Department of Education|access-date=2020-07-30}}</ref>

===Popular culture===
Winterset was used as a shooting location for the films ''[[Cold Turkey (1971 film)|Cold Turkey]]'' (1971), ''[[The Bridges of Madison County (film)|The Bridges of Madison County]]'' (1995), and ''[[The Crazies (2010 film)|The Crazies]]'' (2010).

==Notable people==
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[[File:JohnWayneBirthplace.JPG|thumb|200px|Birthplace of [[John Wayne]]]]

* [[Robert O. Bare]], Marine Corps lieutenant general
* [[William D. Bond]], racing driver and [[mechanical engineer]] for [[General Motors]]
* [[Fred Clarke]], member of the [[Baseball Hall of Fame]]
* [[Henry J. B. Cummings]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. representative]] from [[Iowa]]
* [[Gail Huff]], American [[broadcast journalist]]; wife of former U.S. senator and ambassador [[Scott Brown (politician)|Scott Brown]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newenglandone.com/news/local/boston/gail-huff-joins-nh1-news-as-contributor.html|title = Gail Huff Joins NH1 News as Contributor &#124; Boston}}</ref>
* [[Mark Pearson (journalist)|Mark Pearson]], TV and radio personality
* [[Edward McMurray Smith]], Iowa secretary of state
* [[George L. Stout]], art conservation pioneer, World War II "[[Monuments Men|Monument Man]]"
* [[Henry Cantwell Wallace]], US Secretary of Agriculture
* [[John Wayne]], actor

==References==
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==External links==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110902121426/http://winterset.govoffice.com/ City of Winterset] Official website
*[https://www.historyonthehill.org/ Madison County Historical Society]
*[http://www.city-data.com/city/Winterset-Iowa.html City-Data] Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Winterset

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[[Category:Des Moines metropolitan area]]
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