U.S. Cities - City-Data Homepage  
Ackworth, Iowa forum City-Data.com Homepage

Ackworth, Iowa



Jump to a detailed profile or search
site with Google Custom Search

Back to Ackworth, IA housing info, Warren County, Iowa, IA smaller cities, IA small cities, All Cities.



We are giving away $1200 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures!

  • General Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map
Ackworth, IA map

Warren County

Population in July 2009: 116. Population change since 2000: +36.5%
Males: 57  (49.4%)
Females: 59  (50.6%)

Median resident age:  38.3 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 50001


Estimated median household income in 2009: $72,071 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Ackworth:

$72,071
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $22,689

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $88,497 (it was $60,000 in 2000)
Ackworth:

$88,497
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $106,400; Detached houses: $118,222; Mobile homes: $63,052

Ackworth, IA residents, houses, and apartments details

Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for: near:  

Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Ackworth: 84.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Ackworth, IA forum
Discuss Ackworth, Iowa on our local forum with over 1,200,000 registered users

Latest news from Ackworth, IA collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Ancestries: English (31.8%), Irish (31.8%), German (27.1%), Dutch (9.4%), Norwegian (2.4%), Welsh (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/9/1881

Elevation: 891 feet

Land area: 0.30 square miles.

Population density: 389 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



Home Value Estimate
Address:
 Unit (optional):
City
 State
 Zip


Recent Home Sales
Address:
City
State
Zip
Min Price (optional)

Max Price (optional)
Prioritization:



Ackworth, Iowa map

For population 25 years and over in Ackworth:

  • High school or higher: 96.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ackworth city:

  • Never married: 17.2%
  • Now married: 71.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Ackworth, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Ackworth to the number of sex offenders is 58 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $550 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,667 (1.4%)

Ackworth satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (17.4 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (132.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (301.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Sandyville, IA (2.1 miles) , Indianola, IA (2.2 miles ), Milo, IA (2.4 miles ), Hartford, IA (2.7 miles ), Carlisle, IA (3.1 miles ), Spring Hill, IA (3.1 miles) , Pleasantville, IA (3.3 miles ), Swan, IA (3.3 miles) .

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $168,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $209,000
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $118,800
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $228,000
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $205,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $153,800
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 41.37 N, Longitude: 93.47 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 515

Ackworth household income distribution Ackworth home values distribution

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

6.5%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +17 (+25.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (60%)
  • Manufacturing (13%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Retail trade (48%)
  • Accommodation and food services (15%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Health care and social assistance (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)


Average climate in Ackworth, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Ackworth, Iowa average temperatures Ackworth, Iowa average precipitation
 
Ackworth, Iowa humidity		  
Ackworth, Iowa wind speed
 
Ackworth, Iowa snowfall		  
Ackworth, Iowa sunshine
 
Ackworth, Iowa clear and cloudy days		  

Back to the top

Tornado activity:

Ackworth-area historical tornado activity is above Iowa state average. It is 185% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.1 miles away from the Ackworth city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 9/28/1986, a category F4 tornado 27.4 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ackworth-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Iowa state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 97.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Warren County (11) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 3, Snow: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Ackworth topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Ackworth:

  • IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)
  • IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 19 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)
  • BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Ackworth, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ackworth:

  • Drake University (about 19 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,382)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 28 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)
  • Iowa State University (about 47 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 61 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 3,272)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 87 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 3,064)
  • Truman State University (about 94 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,595)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 95 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 3,189)

Click to draw/clear city borders

Church in Ackworth: Ackworth Friends Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Ackworth Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Ackworth Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Warren County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI  CO  Ozone  PM10 PM2.5 NO2 SO2

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 31.1. This is about average.
City:

31.1
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.282. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.282
U.S.:

0.334
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 18.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

18.1
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.11. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.11
U.S.:

9.59
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 9.05. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.05
U.S.:

9.39
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.295. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.295
U.S.:

2.433


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 4.6%

Average household size:
This city:  2.7 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  90.3%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.2%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Ackworth compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


Back to the top

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Ackworth travel time to work - commute
Ackworth mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (80%)
  • Utility gas (13%)
  • Wood (7%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Warren County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Warren County Iowa:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Ackworth:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 41.71%
Here41.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Presbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents28.2%23.1%8.7%6.2%5.6%
Congregations18.2%9.1%4.5%6.1%4.5%
NameLutheran ChurchEvangelical Free Church of AmericaFriends (Quakers)LDS (Mormon) ChurchOther
Adherents4.7%4.2%3.8%3.1%12.5%
Congregations4.5%7.6%12.1%3.0%30.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Warren County:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Warren County:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
This county:

5.18 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
Warren County:

3.83 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.6%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Warren County:

14.0%
State:

14.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$34
Totals for Government 0$0 1$34

Ackworth government finances in 2002:

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $3,000 ($25.86)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($17.24)
    Fire Protection: $1,000 ($8.62)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($8.62)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($8.62)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $12,000 ($103.45)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $46,000 ($396.55)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($51.72)
    General Support: $1,000 ($8.62)
  • Tax - Property: $5,000 ($43.10)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,000 ($17.24)

8.20% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($44,204 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.20%
Iowa average:

6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Polk County, IA  3.84% ($47,092 average AGI)
from Marion County, IA  0.26% ($26,857)
from Dallas County, IA  0.24% ($47,842)


7.86% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,604 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.86%
Iowa average:

6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Polk County, IA  4.20% ($36,603 average AGI)
to Dallas County, IA  0.32% ($54,922)
to Marion County, IA  0.27% ($32,558)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ackworth:

  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXLQ (1490 AM; 1 kW; INDIANOLA, IA; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWKY (1150 AM; 1 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: PUTBRESE COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ackworth:

  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSTM (88.9 FM; INDIANOLA, IA; Owner: SIMPSON COLLEGE)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDFR (91.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KJJY (92.5 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • K269EJ (101.7 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KHKI (97.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVJZ (106.3 FM; ANKENY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZZQ (99.5 FM; WINTERSET, IA; Owner: POSITIVE IMPACT MEDIA, INC.)
  • KRLS (92.1 FM; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Ackworth:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K41DD (Channel 41; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K29EA (Channel 29; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)



FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: RX 8 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 7080U , Serial Number: RX8-3209, Year manufactured: 1994, Airworthiness Date: 11/22/1994
    Registrant (Individual): James F Fromm, 12603 S23 Hwy, Ackworth, IA 50001



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$85,720
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2003 2002 2001

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0206.00

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

Back to Ackworth, IA housing info, Warren County, Iowa, IA smaller cities, IA small cities, All Cities.

 

Back to the top


Recent home sales, price trends, and home value evaluator powered by Onboard Informatics
© 2011 Onboard Informatics. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
 
City-data.com does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site.  Use at your own risk.
Website © 2003-2011 Advameg, Inc.