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Murray County

Population in July 2008: 130. Population change since 2000: -11.0%
 

Males: 70  (54.1%)
Females: 60  (45.9%)

Median resident age:  44.0 years
Minnesota median age:  35.4 years

Zip code: 56114


Estimated median household income in 2007: $36,715 (it was $29,375 in 2000)
Avoca:  $36,715
Minnesota:  $55,802

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,616
Avoca:  $17,616
Minnesota:  $29,027

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $33,999 (it was $17,500 in 2000)
Avoca:  $33,999
Minnesota:  $213,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $42,701; Detached houses: $42,419

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Races in Avoca:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Avoca: 69.6 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (58.2%), Norwegian (15.1%), Swedish (15.1%), French (9.6%), Irish (6.2%), Dutch (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1530 feet

Land area: 1.09 square miles.

Population density: 120 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Avoca

  • High school or higher: 84.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Avoca city

  • Never married: 22.0%
  • Now married: 60.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.3%
  • Divorced: 8.5%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Minnesota:  5.3%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in May 2009.

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

Avoca:  1.7% ($296)
Minnesota:  1.1% ($1,297)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (61.3 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (136.8 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (429.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Fulda, MN (2.4 miles ), Slayton, MN (2.5 miles ), Iona, MN (2.7 miles) , Currie, MN (2.9 miles ), Dovray, MN (3.0 miles) , Hadley, MN (3.3 miles) , Dundee, MN (3.4 miles) , Kinbrae, MN (3.4 miles) .

Latitude: 43.95 N, Longitude: 95.65 W

Area code: 507

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Population change in the 1990s: -3 (-2.0%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (23%)
  • Food (19%)
  • Repair and maintenance (12%)
  • Metal and metal products (9%)
  • Food and beverage stores (9%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (9%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (7%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Machinery (16%)
  • Food and beverage stores (13%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Health care (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Gasoline stations (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (19%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (19%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (16%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (5%)
  • Art and design workers (5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (16%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (13%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (13%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Child care workers (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)



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Avoca-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 114% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1992, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 10.7 miles away from the Avoca city center killed one person and injured 35 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/13/1968, a category 5 tornado 16.1 miles away from the city center killed 9 people and injured 150 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


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

On 2/9/1994 at 08:45:35, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 79.4 miles away from Avoca center
On 10/19/2005 at 02:43:46, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Avoca:
  • MURRAY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; SLAYTON, MN)
  • WORTHINGTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; WORTHINGTON, MN)
  • WESTBROOK HEALTH CENTER (about 23 miles; WESTBROOK, MN)

Political contributions by individuals in Avoca, MN

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Avoca:
  • SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 36 miles; MARSHALL, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,405)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 64 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • SOUTH CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE-MANKATO (about 80 miles; NORTH MANKATO, MN; FT enrollment: 2,186)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNVERSITY-MANKATO (about 84 miles; MANKATO, MN; FT enrollment: 11,210)
  • GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE (about 87 miles; ST PETER, MN; FT enrollment: 2,355)
  • RIDGEWATER COLLEGE (about 90 miles; WILLMAR, MN; FT enrollment: 2,711)
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 91 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,524)

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Notable location: Lime Lake Rest Area (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Avoca: Faith Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Parks in Avoca include: Avoca Historical Marker (1), Avoca State Wildlife Management Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Avoca that have no violations reported:
  • AVOCA (Population served: 142, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  58.2%
Whole state:  66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  7.5%
Whole state:  5.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  12.6%
Whole state:  7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.1%
Whole state:  3.2%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Avoca, MN



Avoca compared to Minnesota 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Murray County Minnesota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (45%)
  • Utility gas (37%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (15%)
  • Electricity (3%)


Religion statistics for Avoca

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 84.12%
Here84.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents35.2%30.2%11.5%7.1%15.9%
Congregations19.2%30.8%7.7%15.4%26.9%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$516
Sewerage 0$0 1$412
Water Supply 0$0 1$191
Totals for Government 0$0 3$1,119



Avoca government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $8,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Current Operations - Liquor Stores: $185,000
    Housing & Community Development: $92,000
    Water Utilities: $13,000
    Regular Highways: $9,000
    General - Other: $7,000
    Financial Administration: $4,000
    Central Staff Services: $3,000
    Fire Protection: $3,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $89,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $4,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $50,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $20,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $30,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $10,000
    Interest Earnings: $5,000
    Special Assessments: $2,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks & Recreation: $9,000
    Liquor Stores: $8,000
  • Revenue - Liquor Stores: $176,000
    Water Utilities: $8,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $28,000
    All Other: $1,000
  • Tax - Property: $13,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $37,000

5.22% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,200 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.22%
Minnesota average:  7.79%

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 Nobles County, MN  0.87% ($40,733 average AGI)
from Lyon County, MN  0.58% ($37,150)
from Cottonwood County, MN  0.35% ($37,167)


5.55% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,198 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.55%
Minnesota average:  7.84%

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 Lyon County, MN  0.64% ($33,682 average AGI)
to Cottonwood County, MN  0.52% ($40,278)
to Minnehaha County, SD  0.43% ($27,667)


Strongest AM radio stations in Avoca:
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • 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)
  • KWOA (730 AM; 1 kW; WORTHINGTON, MN)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Avoca:
  • KISD (98.7 FM; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KJOE (106.1 FM; SLAYTON, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KNSW (91.7 FM; WORTHINGTON-MARSHALL, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KRSW (89.3 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KLQL (101.1 FM; LUVERNE, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KWOA-FM (95.1 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KITN (93.5 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KKCK (99.7 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KARL (105.1 FM; TRACY, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K277AI (103.3 FM; RUSSELL, MN; Owner: CHRISTIAN HERITAGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDOM-FM (94.3 FM; WINDOM, MN; Owner: WINDOM RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Avoca:
  • KSMN (Channel 20; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL TV COMPANY)
  • K07TY (Channel 7; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: NOBLES BROADCASTING CO., LTD.)
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K15EB (Channel 15; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Christopher B Page, Cr-35 (Slayton-051002), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 126.5 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1101 Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (847) 240-1508

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • SLAYTON, Cr-35 (Slayton-051002), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: WPNH402
    Assigned Frequencies : 11215.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 5974.85 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/27/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: Elizabeth L Kohler
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KD0BJW, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01314554
    Grant Date: 08/15/2007, Expiration Date: 08/15/2017, Certifier: Arl N Weinrebe
    Registrant: Arl N Weinrebe, 201 Ne 2nd Street, Avoca, MN 56114
  • Call Sign: KD0DWB, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01395060
    Grant Date: 04/29/2008, Expiration Date: 04/29/2018, Certifier: Desirae A Weinrebe
    Registrant: Desirae A Weinrebe, 201 Ne 2nd Street, Avoca, MN 56114


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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