As of the census of 2000, there were 566 people, 249 households, and 127 families residing in the city. The population density was 811.8 people per square mile (312.2/km²). There were 268 housing units at an average density of 384.4/sq mi (147.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.65% White, 0.18% Pacific Islander, and 0.18% from two or more races.

There were 249 households out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.6% were non-families. 46.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 27.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city the population was spread out with 18.9% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 33.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,219, and the median income for a family was $36,364. Males had a median income of $32,321 versus $16,563 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,021. About 7.1% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.