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Bennett, IA map Population (year 2000): 395. Estimated population in July 2006: 383 (-3.0% change)
 

Males: 200  (50.6%)
Females: 195  (49.4%)

Cedar County

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

Zip codes: 52721.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $45,200 (it was $41,429 in 2000)
Bennett  $45,200
Iowa:  $43,609

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $73,500 (it was $62,000 in 2000)
Bennett  $73,500
Iowa:  $106,600

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Races in Bennett:

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

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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: 1873 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 193 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 (29.7 miles , pop. 98,359).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (142.4 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (226.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: New Liberty, IA (6.7 miles) , Lowden, IA (8.8 miles ), Durant, IA (10.7 miles ), Tipton, IA (10.8 miles ), Wilton, IA (10.9 miles ), Wheatland, IA (11.2 miles ), Clarence, IA (11.7 miles ), Stockton, IA (13.1 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

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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 near Iowa state average. It is 103% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/11/1965, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.2 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 6.6 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Bennett:
  • UNITY HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; MUSCATINE, IA)
  • TRINITY MEDICAL CENTER NORTH (about 28 miles; DAVENPORT, IA)
  • DEWITT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 30 miles; DEWITT, IA)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Bennett:
  • QUAD CITY INTL (about 40 miles; MOLINE, IL; ID: MLI)
  • CLINTON MUNI (about 46 miles; CLINTON, IA; ID: CWI)
  • DUBUQUE REGIONAL (about 50 miles; DUBUQUE, IA; ID: DBQ)
Other public-use airports nearest to Bennett:
  • MATHEWS MEMORIAL (about 13 miles; TIPTON, IA; ID: 8C4)
  • MAQUOKETA MUNI (about 28 miles; MAQUOKETA, IA; ID: OQW)
  • MUSCATINE MUNI (about 28 miles; MUSCATINE, IA; ID: MUT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bennett:
  • AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 31 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,220)
  • EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 32 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 4,180)
  • SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 2,310)
  • BLACK HAWK COLLEGE (about 35 miles; MOLINE, IL; FT enrollment: 3,891)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 41 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 24,766)
  • KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 68 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; FT enrollment: 7,991)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE (about 77 miles; PLATTEVILLE, WI; FT enrollment: 5,045)
Public high school in Bennett:
  • BENNETT JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 96; Location: 300 CEDAR ST; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Bennett:
  • BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 98; Location: 300 CEDAR ST; Grades: KG - 06)
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 1999:
This city:  1.8%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
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 (2007 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: $106.7 mil, Deposits: $90.7 mil, headquarters in Durant, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Liberty Bancorporation



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

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 7$717
Streets and Highways 1$2,215$26,5800$0
Local Libraries 0$0 2$605
Financial Administration 0$0 1$14
Totals for Government 1$2,215$26,58010$1,336


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.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • 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.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KDTH (1370 AM; 5 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, 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.)
  • KWCC (93.1 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBOB-FM (104.9 FM; GENESEO, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

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.)
  • KWQC-TV (Channel 6; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF DAVENPORT, INC.)
  • WBQD-LP (Channel 26; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: FOUR SEASONS PEORIA, LLC)
  • K62FU (Channel 62; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

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