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Cedar County

Population in July 2008: 365. Population change since 2000: -7.6%
 

Males: 184  (50.6%)
Females: 181  (49.4%)

Median resident age:  34.7 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 52721.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $53,099 (it was $41,429 in 2000)
Bennett:  $53,099
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,297
Bennett:  $23,297
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $91,581 (it was $61,800 in 2000)
Bennett:  $91,581
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $100,490; Detached houses: $99,724; Mobile homes: $65,000

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Races in Bennett:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.2%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Bennett: 76.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (57.0%), Irish (10.4%), English (9.4%), Dutch (4.3%), Swedish (3.3%), Danish (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/26/1896

Elevation: 750 feet

Land area: 0.21 square miles.

Population density: 1771 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Bennett

  • High school or higher: 88.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bennett city

  • Never married: 24.8%
  • Now married: 58.9%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 8.3%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.5%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Bennett, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Bennett to the number of sex offenders is 183 to 1.

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

Bennett:  1.1% ($664)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Davenport, IA (24.1 miles , pop. 98,359).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (122.6 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (170.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: New Liberty, IA (2.3 miles) , Tipton, IA (2.9 miles ), Lowden, IA (2.9 miles ), Wheatland, IA (3.1 miles ), Dixon, IA (3.1 miles ), Durant, IA (3.2 miles ), Wilton, IA (3.3 miles ), Clarence, IA (3.3 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $148,000
  • 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: 41.74 N, Longitude: 90.97 W

Area code: 563

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Population change in the 1990s: -30 (-7.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (19%)
  • Metal and metal products (9%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (5%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (25%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (5%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Electricians (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Construction laborers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (17%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (12%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Top executives (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)



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Bennett-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 160% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/11/1965, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.9 miles away from the Bennett city center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/9/1995, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.1 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Bennett-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/2/1999 at 16:17:29, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 79.6 miles away from Bennett center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Bennett:
  • TRINITY MEDICAL CENTER NORTH (about 23 miles; DAVENPORT, IA)
  • DEWITT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; DEWITT, IA)
  • UNITY HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; MUSCATINE, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Bennett, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bennett:
  • EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 26 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,180)
  • AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 26 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; FT enrollment: 2,220)
  • SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 2,310)
  • BLACK HAWK COLLEGE (about 28 miles; MOLINE, IL; FT enrollment: 3,891)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 30 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 24,766)
  • KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 56 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; FT enrollment: 7,991)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE (about 74 miles; PLATTEVILLE, WI; FT enrollment: 5,045)
Public elementary/middle school in Bennett:
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Library in Bennett:
  • BENNETT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,746; Location: 203 MAIN, PO BOX 299; 5,885 books; 26 audio materials; 287 video materials; 14 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Bennett: Bennett Fire Department (A), Bennett Library (B), Bennett Police Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Bennett include: Saint Paul Lutheran Church (A), Peace Church of Christ United (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

 
Drinking water stations with addresses in Bennett that have no violations reported:
  • BENNETT CITY WATERWORKS (Address: 201 MAIN ST PO BOX M, Population served: 400, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  73.2%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.5%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  1.8%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  1.0%
Whole state:  3.8%


Bennett compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value 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 below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Bennett (2009 data):
  • Liberty Trust & Savings Bank: Bennett State Branch at 236 Main Street, branch established on 1931-06-30. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $116.6 mil, Deposits: $98.8 mil, headquarters in Durant, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Liberty Bancorporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Cedar County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (76%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (15%)
  • Electricity (5%)
  • Utility gas (3%)


Religion statistics for Bennett

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of ChristCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran Church
Adherents22.0%21.7%21.5%16.3%8.6%
Congregations25.0%12.5%9.4%9.4%9.4%
NameFriends (Quakers)Presbyterian Church (USA)Episcopal ChurchGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesOther religions
Adherents3.0%2.7%1.8%0.9%1.5%
Congregations12.5%9.4%3.1%3.1%6.3%
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$660
Streets and Highways 1$2,657$31,8840$0
Local Libraries 0$0 1$550
Totals for Government 1$2,657$31,8842$1,210



Bennett government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $25,000
    All Other: $21,000
    Solid Waste Management: $17,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $39,000
    Water Utilities: $25,000
    Solid Waste Management: $22,000
    Sewerage: $16,000
    Health Services - Other: $10,000
    General Public Buildings: $9,000
    Libraries: $8,000
    Financial Administration: $8,000
    Fire Protection: $8,000
    General - Other: $7,000
    Central Staff Services: $2,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $4,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $3,000
    Property Sale Other: $2,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $31,000
    Regular Highways: $25,000
    General - Other: $11,000
    Parks & Recreation: $5,000
    Water Utilities: $2,000
    Health - Other: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $135,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $29,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $32,000
    General Support: $8,000
  • Tax - Property: $48,000
    Total General Sales: $12,000
    Public Utilities: $6,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $43,000

6.66% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,166 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.66%
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 Johnson County, IA  1.48% ($35,196 average AGI)
from Linn County, IA  0.82% ($39,119)
from Scott County, IA  0.82% ($35,763)


6.97% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,972 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.97%
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 Johnson County, IA  1.39% ($32,782 average AGI)
to Linn County, IA  0.95% ($32,957)
to Scott County, IA  0.72% ($34,962)


Strongest AM radio stations in Bennett:
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WOC (1420 AM; 5 kW; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKBF (1270 AM; 5 kW; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bennett:
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KBEA-FM (99.7 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLLR-FM (103.7 FM; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WVIK (90.3 FM; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: AUGUSTANA COLLEGE)
  • KCQQ (106.5 FM; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMXG (96.1 FM; CLINTON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KUUL (101.3 FM; EAST MOLINE, IL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBOB-FM (104.9 FM; GENESEO, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHTS (98.9 FM; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KWCC (93.1 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKRQ (100.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WDLM-FM (89.3 FM; EAST MOLINE, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)

TV broadcast stations around Bennett:
  • K16EL (Channel 66; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • WHBF-TV (Channel 4; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: CORONET COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • WBQD-LP (Channel 26; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: FOUR SEASONS PEORIA, LLC)
  • KWQC-TV (Channel 6; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF DAVENPORT, INC.)
  • KLJB-TV (Channel 18; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: QUAD CITIES TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WQAD-TV (Channel 8; MOLINE, IL; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • K61HD (Channel 61; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K62FU (Channel 62; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KQIN (Channel 36; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • On Hwy 130 2 Mi N 1 Mi W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 61 m, , Licensee ID: L00002579
    Registrant: Central Iowa Power Cooperative, 1400 Hwy 13 Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, Phone: (319) 366-8011, Email:
  • Richard D Hofmann, Nw Of Bennett Iowa, Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, , Licensee ID: L00171792
    Registrant: Cedar County Pcs LLC, 608 Lombard Street, Clarence, IA 52216, Phone: (563) 452-3852, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 2131 260th Street, Type: Building, Structure height: 14 m, Call Sign: WPTX807
    Assigned Frequencies : 464.775 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/09/2002, Expiration Date: 01/09/2012, Certifier: Julie Wilkins
    Registrant: Radio Communications Company Inc, 2131 North Towne Lane Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, Phone: (319) 393-7150, Fax: (319) 393-9273

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • STATION, On Hwy 130 2 Mi N & 1 Mi W, Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: WJI98
    Assigned Frequencies : 6625.00 MHz, 6675.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/15/2008, Expiration Date: 04/08/2018
    Registrant: Central Iowa Power Cooperative, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406, Phone: (319) 366-4512, Fax: (319) 366-6328, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 6
  • Call Sign: KB0SYV, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 06/07/1995, Expiration Date: 06/07/2005, Cancelation Date: 06/08/2007
    Registrant: Jerry M King, 1608 Union Ave, Bennett, IA 52721
  • Call Sign: KB0TMF, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 07/26/1995, Expiration Date: 07/26/2005, Cancelation Date: 07/27/2007
    Registrant: Susan M King, 1608 Union Ave, Bennett, IA 52721-9611
  • Call Sign: KB0TSX, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01191078
    Grant Date: 09/12/2006, Expiration Date: 09/12/2016
    Registrant: Peter F Toher, 1270 Vermont Ave, Bennett, IA 52721
  • Call Sign: KD0MB, Previous Call Sign: N0ETH, Licensee ID: L00208085
    Grant Date: 08/13/2003, Expiration Date: 10/12/2013
    Registrant: Edgar F Kublik, 322 Poplar St., Bennett, IA 52721
  • Call Sign: WB9YKX, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 05/10/1988, Expiration Date: 05/10/1998, Cancelation Date: 05/11/2000
    Registrant: Marguerite G Broyles, 320 W 4th, Bennett, IA 52721
  • Call Sign: WD0HTB, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 11/18/1997, Expiration Date: 11/18/2007
    Registrant: Kelvin V Broyles, 320 W 4th, Bennett, IA 52721


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA U206 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 132 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 133TM , Serial Number: U20606068, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 06/25/1996
    Registrant (Corporation): East Iowa Air Inc, 1937 Highway 130, Bennett, IA 52721
  • Aircraft: NORTH AMERICAN T-28C (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds), Engine: WRIGHT R-1820-86 (1425 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 28941 , Serial Number: 140553, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 08/05/2008
    Registrant (Corporation): East Iowa Air Inc, 1937 Highway 130, Bennett, IA 52721
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/09/1981, Exported to: England
  • Aircraft: AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 436AC , Serial Number: 411-2000, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 04/04/2000
    Registrant (Corporation): East Iowa Air Inc, 1937 Highway 130, Bennett, IA 52721


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 4
  • Hazardous Condition: 2

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