[4] It was named for D. T. Jewell, the original owner of the town site.

[7] Nearby Anderson Goose Lake is a National Natural Landmark.

As of the census of 2020,[9] there were 1,216 people, 483 households, and 333 families residing in the city.

There were 517 housing units at an average density of 133.6 per square mile (51.6/km2).

Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 6.1% of the population.

There were 517 housing units at an average density of 133.6 per square mile (51.6/km2).

25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 499 housing units at an average density of 128.7 per square mile (49.7/km2).

24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.