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Ida County

Population in July 2008: 209. Population change since 2000: -14.7%
 

Males: 93  (44.9%)
Females: 116  (55.1%)

Median resident age:  41.3 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 51431.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $33,110 (it was $25,833 in 2000)
Arthur:  $33,110
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $18,841
Arthur:  $18,841
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $64,018 (it was $43,200 in 2000)
Arthur:  $64,018
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $68,292; Detached houses: $67,174; In 2-unit structures: $105,293
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Races in Arthur:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Arthur: 72.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (58.8%), Irish (23.3%), Swedish (16.3%), English (10.2%), United States (6.9%), Russian (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/21/1897

Elevation: 1290 feet

Land area: 0.15 square miles.

Population density: 1365 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Arthur

  • High school or higher: 89.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arthur city

  • Never married: 23.5%
  • Now married: 59.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 13.4%
  • Divorced: 3.7%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

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

Arthur:  0.8% ($335)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (54.7 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (81.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (394.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Odebolt, IA (2.3 miles ), Ida Grove, IA (2.5 miles ), Kiron, IA (3.1 miles ), Schaller, IA (3.4 miles ), Galva, IA (3.5 miles ), Schleswig, IA (3.6 miles ), Battle Creek, IA (3.6 miles ), Early, IA (3.6 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 42.34 N, Longitude: 95.35 W

Area code: 712

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Population change in the 1990s: -26 (-9.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Educational services (13%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Transportation equipment (11%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (8%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (8%)
  • Machinery (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (18%)
  • Social assistance (13%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • Personal and laundry services (8%)
  • Machinery (7%)
  • Health care (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (17%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Carpenters (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Religious workers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (12%)
  • Secondary school teachers (8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8%)
  • Child care workers (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5%)



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Arthur-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 147% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1995, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.3 miles away from the Arthur city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1954, a category 4 tornado 32.3 miles away from the city center killed one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.



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Hospitals/medical centers near Arthur:
  • HORN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; IDA GROVE, IA)
  • LORING HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; SAC CITY, IA)
  • CRAWFORD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; DENISON, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Arthur, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arthur:
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 27 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,524)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,639)
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 61 miles; FT DODGE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,807)
  • IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 78 miles; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; FT enrollment: 2,840)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 79 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 6,175)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA (about 84 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 10,150)
  • CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY (about 84 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 5,806)
Library in Arthur:
  • ARTHUR PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $8,790; Location: 224 SOUTH MAIN ST., PO BOX 77; 5,279 books; 212 audio materials; 299 video materials; 47 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Arthur: Arthur (A), Farmers Co-op Elevator (B), Arthur City Hall (C), Arthur Fire Department (D), Arthur Public Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Arthur include: Evangelical Free Church (A), Methodist Church (B), Winebrenner Church of God (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Arthur and their reported violations in the past:

ARTHUR MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY (Address: 209 E 4TH AVE, Population served: 247, Purch_groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - In AUG-1999, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (AUG-01-1997), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-01-1999), St Public Notif requested (SEP-01-1999), St Compliance achieved (NOV-23-1999)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-01-1999), St Public Notif requested (SEP-01-1999), St Site Visit (enforcement) (SEP-03-1999), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (SEP-09-1999), St Boil Water Order (SEP-15-1999), St Public Notif received (SEP-21-1999), St Compliance achieved (NOV-23-1999)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In AUG-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-01-1999), St Public Notif requested (SEP-01-1999), St Site Visit (enforcement) (SEP-03-1999), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (SEP-09-1999), St Boil Water Order (SEP-15-1999), St Public Notif received (SEP-21-1999), St Compliance achieved (NOV-23-1999)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In JUL-1999, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (AUG-01-1997), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-23-1999), St Public Notif requested (JUL-23-1999), St Compliance achieved (NOV-23-1999)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In JUN-1999, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (AUG-01-1997), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-24-1999), St Public Notif requested (JUN-24-1999), St Compliance achieved (NOV-23-1999)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In MAY-1999, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (AUG-01-1997), St Public Notif requested (MAY-28-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-28-1999), St Compliance achieved (NOV-23-1999)
  • 12 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-15-2006), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-15-2006), St Public Notif received (JUN-05-2006)
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  55.4%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.6%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  8.0%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.5%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Arthur, IA



Arthur compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Arthur (2009 data):
  • United Bank of Iowa: Arthur Branch at 109 West 3rd Avenue, branch established on 1961-04-01. Info updated 2006-10-25: Bank assets: $779.7 mil, Deposits: $560.8 mil, headquarters in Ida Grove, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 17 total offices, Holding Company: Ida Grove Bancshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Ida County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (62%)
  • Electricity (27%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5%)
  • Wood (4%)
  • No fuel used (2%)


Religion statistics for Arthur

Adherents


NameLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther religions
Adherents30.3%22.6%18.2%15.9%12.9%
Congregations20.0%33.3%13.3%6.7%26.7%
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$1,150
Water Supply 1$2,084$25,0080$0
Local Libraries 0$0 1$337
Totals for Government 1$2,084$25,0082$1,487



Arthur government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $17,000
    Sewerage: $14,000
    All Other: $2,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $40,000
    Water Utilities: $30,000
    Fire Protection: $15,000
    Regular Highways: $15,000
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000
    Libraries: $9,000
    Sewerage: $3,000
    Health Services - Other: $2,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $12,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Police Protection: $21,000
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $19,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $208,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $85,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $108,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $15,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $14,000
    Interest Earnings: $9,000
    Property Sale Other: $2,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $218,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $38,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $20,000
    General Support: $7,000
    All Other: $5,000
  • Tax - Property: $56,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $24,000

6.12% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,209 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.12%
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 Cherokee County, IA  0.71% ($24,800 average AGI)
from Woodbury County, IA  0.64% ($33,333)
from Crawford County, IA  0.60% ($24,471)


7.60% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,023 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.60%
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 Woodbury County, IA  1.33% ($29,632 average AGI)
to Sac County, IA  0.67% ($25,158)
to Crawford County, IA  0.53% ($27,067)


Strongest AM radio stations in Arthur:
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KWSL (1470 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Arthur:
  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAYL-FM (101.7 FM; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KDSN-FM (107.1 FM; DENISON, IA; Owner: M & J RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KBVU-FM (97.5 FM; ALTA, IA; Owner: BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Arthur:
  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)


Arthur fatal accident list:
Feb 12, 1987 02:45 AM, Hwy 175, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 8 meters (26ft)
Total average daily traffic: 3,360
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 6,834

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Lat: 42.331639 Lon: -95.355861, Call Sign: WQJB229
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.612 MHz, 451.762 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/11/2008, Expiration Date: 07/11/2018, Certifier: Robin Sampson
    Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co., 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KC0LOC, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00413198
    Grant Date: 10/23/2001, Expiration Date: 10/23/2011, Certifier: Grant M Arthur
    Registrant: Grant M Arthur, Arthur, IA 51431


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: WOMACK BOWERS BI-BABY (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 51808 , Serial Number: 76-7, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 08/02/1978
    Registrant (Individual): Paul R Wayland, Po Box 136, Arthur, IA 51431


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