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Fayette County

Population in 2011: 429. Population change since 2000: -12.4%
 

Males: 212  (49.4%)
Females: 217  (50.6%)

Median resident age:  45.5 years
Iowa median age:  42.7 years

Zip codes: 50606.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $31,558 (it was $30,357 in 2000)
Arlington:

$31,558
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $19,707

Arlington city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $50,886 (it was $33,100 in 2000)
Arlington:

$50,886
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $55,529; Detached houses: $56,705; Townhouses or other attached units: $125,640; Mobile homes: $17,553

Median gross rent in 2009: $238.

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  • White alone - 424 (98.8%)
  • American Indian alone - 3 (0.7%)
  • Asian alone - 1 (0.2%)
  • Two or more races - 1 (0.2%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Arlington: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)


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Ancestries: German (42.9%), Irish (9.6%), English (6.7%), Norwegian (5.5%), United States (4.7%), Dutch (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/30/1985

Elevation: 1130 feet

Land area: 1.05 square miles.

Population density: 409 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Arlington:

  • High school or higher: 78.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arlington city:

  • Never married: 17.6%
  • Now married: 60.9%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 13.4%
  • Divorced: 6.7%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.4%
Iowa:  3.1%



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Arlington, Iowa as of December 21, 2012.
The ratio of number of residents in Arlington to the number of sex offenders is 150 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $680 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $253 (0.8%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (38.6 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (117.5 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (213.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Wadena, IA (2.5 miles ), Volga, IA (2.8 miles ), Strawberry Point, IA (2.9 miles ), Fayette, IA (3.1 miles ), Aurora, IA (3.1 miles) , Stanley, IA (3.2 miles) , Lamont, IA (3.2 miles ), Maynard, IA (3.3 miles ).

Latitude: 42.75 N, Longitude: 91.67 W

Area code: 563

Arlington household income distribution Arlington home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.5%
Iowa:

5.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +6 (+1.2%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (26%)
  • Construction (15%)
  • Wholesale trade (15%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (10%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (5%)
  • Manufacturing (28%)
  • Educational services (23%)
  • Health care and social assistance (13%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Information (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Secondary school teachers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (12%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)

Work and jobs in Arlington: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

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Tornado activity:

Arlington-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 169% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 11.5 miles away from the Arlington city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.2 miles away from the city center injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Fayette County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Percy R. Kelly - Politician.


Hospitals/medical centers near Arlington:

  • MERCY HOSPITAL OF FRANCISCAN SISTERS-OELWEIN (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; OELWEIN, IA)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; ELKADER, IA)
  • PALMER LUTHERAN HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; WEST UNION, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Arlington, IA

Local government website: WWW.ARLINGTONIA.COM

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arlington:

  • Upper Iowa University (about 10 miles; Fayette, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,144)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 32 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • Luther College (about 40 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,470)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 41 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 3,189)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 44 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,923)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 58 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 9,715)
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 60 miles; Platteville, WI; FT enrollment: 6,352)

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Public elementary/middle schools in Arlington:

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Library in Arlington:

  • ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $22,939; Location: 711 MAIN ST; 6,428 books; 386 audio materials; 490 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 20 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Arlington: Arlington Area Ambulance (A), Arlington Volunteer Fire Department (B), Arlington Public Library (C), Castle House (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Arlington include: United Methodist Church (A), Church of Christ (B), Saint John Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Fayette County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 32.8. This is about average.
City:

32.8
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.1. This is better than average. There were 9 monitors within city limits.
City:

16.1
U.S.:

22.1
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.237. This is significantly better than average. There were 33 monitors within city limits.
City:

0.237
U.S.:

0.334
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 12.7. This is worse than average. There were 34 monitors within city limits.
City:

12.7
U.S.:

9.4
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.0. This is about average. There were 12 monitors within city limits.
City:

10.0
U.S.:

9.6

Drinking water stations with addresses in Arlington that have no violations reported:

  • ARLINGTON WATER SUPPLY (Address: PO BOX 160, Population served: 490, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 4.3%

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Iowa:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  63.9%
Whole state:  66.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.8%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Arlington, IA


Arlington compared to Iowa state average:

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


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Banks with branches in Arlington (2011 data):

  • Farmers Savings Bank: Arlington Branch at 727 Main Street, branch established on 1981/05/30. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $144.0 mil, Deposits: $128.3 mil, headquarters in Colesburg, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Marjon Bancorporation, Inc.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Arlington travel time to work - commute


Arlington mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (76%)
  • Electricity (17%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Fayette County Iowa:




2008 Presidential Election results in Fayette County Iowa:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Arlington (based on Fayette County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 75.78%
Here75.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Lutheran Church
Adherents34.1%32.4%14.1%5.5%5.0%
Congregations12.5%19.6%25.0%7.1%7.1%
NameAmerican Baptist Churches in the USANorth American Baptist ConferenceChristian Churches and Churches of Christ The Wesleyan ChurchOther
Adherents2.5%1.3%1.2%0.9%2.9%
Congregations3.6%1.8%3.6%3.6%16.1%
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: 2
Fayette County:

0.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Fayette County:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
This county:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Fayette County:

8.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Fayette County:

28.2%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.9%
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$1,120
Sewerage 1$1,632$19,5840$0
Water Supply 1$2,022$24,2640$0
Local Libraries 0$0 2$748
Totals for Government 2$3,654$21,9243$1,868

Arlington government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $37,000 ($86.25)
    Solid Waste Management: $22,000 ($51.28)
    All Other: $3,000 ($6.99)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $81,000 ($188.81)
    Regular Highways: $49,000 ($114.22)
    Water Utilities: $45,000 ($104.90)
    Solid Waste Management: $29,000 ($67.60)
    General - Other: $28,000 ($65.27)
    Libraries: $20,000 ($46.62)
    Fire Protection: $17,000 ($39.63)
    General Public Buildings: $8,000 ($18.65)
    Parks & Recreation: $8,000 ($18.65)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($6.99)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($6.99)
    Health Services - Other: $1,000 ($2.33)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($2.33)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $13,000 ($30.30)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $11,000 ($25.64)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $47,000 ($109.56)
    Health & Hospitals: $2,000 ($4.66)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $157,000 ($365.97)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $85,000 ($198.14)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $87,000 ($202.80)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $122,000 ($284.38)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $33,000 ($76.92)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $7,000 ($16.32)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($6.99)
    Rents: $1,000 ($2.33)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $17,000 ($39.63)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $197,000 ($459.21)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $48,000 ($111.89)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $45,000 ($104.90)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $39,000 ($90.91)
    General Support: $10,000 ($23.31)
    All Other: $2,000 ($4.66)
  • Tax - Property: $83,000 ($193.47)
    Total General Sales: $29,000 ($67.60)
    NEC: $1,000 ($2.33)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $56,000 ($130.54)

4.80% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,649 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.80%
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 Buchanan County, IA  0.66% ($28,220 average AGI)
from Black Hawk County, IA  0.46% ($31,771)
from Clayton County, IA  0.30% ($22,435)


6.45% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,117 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.45%
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 Buchanan County, IA  0.76% ($29,034 average AGI)
to Black Hawk County, IA  0.64% ($26,122)
to Linn County, IA  0.60% ($31,630)

Strongest AM radio stations in Arlington:

  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KADR (1400 AM; 1 kW; ELKADER, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Arlington:

  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KQMG-FM (95.3 FM; INDEPENDENCE, IA; Owner: KEENE OF IOWA, INC.)
  • KCTN (100.1 FM; GARNAVILLO, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • KMCH (94.7 FM; MANCHESTER, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Arlington:

  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 0 meters
Total costs: $210,000
Total average daily traffic: 26
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 31


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • Hwy 187 S (Lat: 42.762222 Lon: -91.599444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 149 m, Overall height: 149 m
    Registrant: Arlington Coop Commission Co, Box 190 Hwy 187 S, Arlington, IA 50606, Phone: (319) 633-3415

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1 Mi E 1/2 Mi S Jct Hwy 3 & 187 (Lat: 42.682194 Lon: -91.626556), Call Sign: KNFK708, Licensee ID: L00031993
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.050 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/16/1997, Expiration Date: 06/01/2002, Cancellation Date: 10/06/2002
    Registrant: Tim Hamlett & Sons Inc, R D 1, Arlington, IA 50606

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • QJO, Ne Of Intersection 95th St & Cr-C2w/Bell Rd (Lat: 42.768250 Lon: -91.615222), Type: Tower, Structure height: 11.6 m, Call Sign: WQFE353
    Assigned Frequencies: 10638.7 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/26/2006, Expiration Date: 06/26/2016, Certifier: Mike Mead
    Registrant: Harris Corporation - Microwave Communications Division, 637 Davis Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560, Phone: (919) 767-3250, Fax: (919) 767-3231, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KD0LKF, Licensee ID: L01565768
    Grant Date: 04/30/2010, Expiration Date: 04/30/2020, Certifier: Ronald C Wescott
    Registrant: Ronald C Wescott, 862 High St, Arlington, IA 50606



Most common first names in Arlington, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John881.8 years
William875.4 years
Mary680.2 years
Anna677.2 years
Robert674.6 years
Frank681.5 years
Elmer678.0 years
Fred577.2 years
Howard567.0 years
Helen581.6 years
Most common last names in Arlington, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Seedorff1080.9 years
Crawford880.5 years
Gamm781.4 years
Squires681.5 years
Beltz672.8 years
Nus680.2 years
Hamlett583.6 years
Andreae586.4 years
Herzmann575.3 years
Burrack578.8 years

Arlington on our top lists:

  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Plastics and rubber products"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Social scientists and related workers"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Warehousing and storage"
  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers"
  • #77 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Leather and allied products"
  • #21 (50606) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers using paid preparers for 2004 taxes (pop 1,000+)"

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