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Wayne County

Population in July 2008: 531. Population change since 2000: -5.0%
 

Males: 258  (48.7%)
Females: 273  (51.3%)

Median resident age:  38.1 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50008.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,078 (it was $28,929 in 2000)
Allerton:  $37,078
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,434
Allerton:  $16,434
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $37,937 (it was $25,600 in 2000)
Allerton:  $37,937
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $42,848; Detached houses: $45,701; Mobile homes: $11,528; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000
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Races in Allerton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.4%)
  • Hispanic (0.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Allerton: 68.6 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (17.5%), English (13.2%), German (12.2%), Dutch (5.9%), Irish (5.9%), French (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/1/1874

Elevation: 1100 feet

Land area: 1.14 square miles.

Population density: 466 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Allerton

  • High school or higher: 81.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Allerton city

  • Never married: 22.3%
  • Now married: 54.2%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 12.7%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.4%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Allerton, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Allerton to the number of sex offenders is 531 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Allerton:  0.8% ($200)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (62.5 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (129.2 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (305.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Corydon, IA (2.1 miles ), Clio, IA (2.6 miles) , Millerton, IA (3.2 miles) , Powersville, MO (3.4 miles) , Lineville, IA (3.4 miles ), Promise City, IA (3.4 miles) , South Lineville, MO (3.5 miles) , Humeston, IA (3.5 miles ).

Latitude: 40.71 N, Longitude: 93.37 W

Area code: 641

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Population change in the 1990s: -50 (-8.2%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Food (17%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (12%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (24%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (9%)
  • Textile mills and textile products (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Food (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (13%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (13%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Food processing workers (5%)



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Allerton-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 112% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1980, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the Allerton city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/20/1959, a category 4 tornado 11.4 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Allerton-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 84.4 miles away from Allerton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Allerton:
  • WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; CORYDON, IA)
  • DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; LEON, IA)
  • LUCAS COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; CHARITON, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Allerton, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allerton:
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 31 miles; LAMONI, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; FT enrollment: 2,744)
  • TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,922)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 72 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 84 miles; MARYVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,620)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 93 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
Library in Allerton:
  • ALLERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $6,418; Location: S CENTRAL. BOX 216; 6,931 books; 42 video materials; 12 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Allerton: Allerton (A), Allerton City Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Allerton include: Allerton Presbyterian Church (A), United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Allerton that have no violations reported:
  • ALLERTON WATER WORKS (Address: W MAIN ST BOX 176, Population served: 559, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_surface_water)

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  67.5%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.5%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  18.5%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  6.4%
Whole state:  3.8%

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Allerton compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Allerton (2009 data):
  • Great Western Bank: Allerton Branch at 122 Central Ave., branch established on 1969-02-24. Info updated 2007-06-01: Bank assets: $4,295.0 mil, Deposits: $3,097.1 mil, headquarters in Watertown, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 103 total offices, Holding Company: National Australia Bank Limited



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2004 Presidential Election results in Wayne County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (84%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religion statistics for Allerton

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)American Baptist Churches in the USASouthern Baptist ConventionAssemblies of God
Adherents40.2%12.9%12.2%8.7%8.0%
Congregations35.7%10.7%7.1%3.6%10.7%
NameOld Order AmishChristian Churches and Churches of ChristCatholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other religions
Adherents4.0%3.6%3.3%3.0%3.9%
Congregations7.1%3.6%3.6%3.6%14.3%
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.


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$1,246
Streets and Highways 1$2,058$24,6960$0
Sewerage 1$1,236$14,8320$0
Water Supply 1$1,236$14,8320$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$460
Totals for Government 3$4,530$18,1202$1,706



Allerton government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $64,000
    Solid Waste Management: $42,000
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000
    All Other: $1,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $201,000
    Water Utilities: $138,000
    Sewerage: $77,000
    Regular Highways: $61,000
    Solid Waste Management: $39,000
    Parks & Recreation: $25,000
    Police Protection: $20,000
    Financial Administration: $16,000
    General Public Buildings: $8,000
    Fire Protection: $8,000
    Libraries: $1,000
    Health Services - Other: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $5,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $12,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $13,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $260,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $26,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $190,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $44,000
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $5,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $3,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $198,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $107,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $43,000
    General Support: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $228,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $63,000

6.26% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,692 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.26%
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 Appanoose County, IA  0.94% ($25,182 average AGI)
from Polk County, IA  0.47% ($39,909)


6.81% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,475 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.81%
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  0.89% ($27,190 average AGI)
to Appanoose County, IA  0.85% ($22,050)
to Lucas County, IA  0.47% ($31,818)


Strongest AM radio stations in Allerton:
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCOG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KCOG, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Allerton:
  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)



FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Water Tower 17 1.5 Mi W 1 Mi N, Call Sign: WCJ214, Licensee ID: L00101556
    Assigned Frequencies : 173.396 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/09/2002, Expiration Date: 01/30/2012
    Registrant: Rathbun Regional Water Assn Inc, Rr 3, Centerville, IA 52544, Phone: (515) 647-2416
  • Booster Station 17 S End, Call Sign: WCJ223, Licensee ID: L00101556
    Assigned Frequencies : 173.396 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/09/2002, Expiration Date: 01/30/2012
    Registrant: Rathbun Regional Water Assn Inc, Rr 3, Centerville, IA 52544, Phone: (515) 647-2416

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • STATION, N Wayne St, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WNTB785
    Assigned Frequencies : 2142.80 MHz, 2134.80 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/02/2000, Expiration Date: 06/13/2010
    Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad, 1400 Douglas St. Stop 0650, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-1777, Fax: (402) 280-6565, Email:


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 17
  • Hazardous Condition: 2

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