Bevington, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 57 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -1.7%
 
Males: 34  (60.0%)
Females: 23  (40.0%)
Median resident age:

72.8 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50033, 50229, 50240.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $-657,380,510 (it was $31,875 in 2000)
Bevington $-657,380,510
IA $69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $56,970 (it was $16,592 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-714,390,601 (it was $46,700 in 2000)
Bevington $-714,390,601
IA $194,600
March 2022 cost of living index in Bevington: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.0%

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Bevington, Iowa as of April 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bevington is 54 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (42.8%), British (28.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/1/1916

Elevation: 850 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 212 people per square mile   (very low).

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

2.3% ($1,083)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (18.2 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (115.6 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (317.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Martensdale, IA (1.7 miles ),
St. Marys, IA (2.2 miles),
Patterson, IA (2.2 miles),
St. Charles, IA (2.3 miles ),
Spring Hill, IA (2.9 miles),
Cumming, IA (3.0 miles),
Norwalk, IA (3.2 miles ),
Truro, IA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.36 N, Longitude: 93.79 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Distribution of median household income in Bevington, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bevington, IA in 2022

Bevington satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $311,700
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+9.4%).

Average climate in Bevington, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 97.4. This is worse than average.

City:

97.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.209. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.209
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.78. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.78
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.0417. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0417
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.3
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Bevington-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 97% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.5 miles away from the Bevington city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 39.6 miles away from the city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bevington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 237% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 380.8 miles away from Bevington center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 372.2 miles away from Bevington center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 434.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 372.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 358.4 miles away from Bevington center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 349.2 miles away from Bevington center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Madison County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bevington topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bevington:

  • NORWALK NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; NORWALK, IA)
  • REGENCY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; NORWALK, IA)
  • QHC WINTERSET NORTH, LLC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WINTERSET, IA)
  • THE VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; INDIANOLA, IA)
  • WARREN COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; INDIANOLA, IA)
  • MADISON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; WINTERSET, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - INDIANOLA (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; INDIANOLA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bevington:

  • Drake University (about 19 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 26 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Iowa State University (about 47 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 76 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 81 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 91 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Truman State University (about 103 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)

Points of interest:

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Madison County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.3%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Bevington:

Marital status in Bevington, IA
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 74.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 18.9%
  • Divorced: 6.3%

For population 25 years and over in Bevington:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 8.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

2.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bevington, IA (based on Madison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,24717
Evangelical Protestant1,83013
Catholic8102
Other1332
None9,659-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Madison County:

1.30 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Here:

5.20 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Madison County:

5.85 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

7.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.2%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.6%
State:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
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$3,040
Totals for Government 0$0 7$3,040

Bevington government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $164,000 ($2877.19)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($87.72)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($87.72)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($52.63)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($35.09)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($35.09)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($35.09)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($17.54)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,000 ($70.18)

Bevington government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $140,000 ($2456.14)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($17.54)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($87.72)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $100,000 ($1754.39)
    Property: $29,000 ($508.77)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($17.54)

Bevington government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $604,000 ($10596.49)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bevington:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KWKY (1150 AM; 1 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: PUTBRESE COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXLQ (1490 AM; 1 kW; INDIANOLA, IA; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bevington:

  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KZZQ (99.5 FM; WINTERSET, IA; Owner: POSITIVE IMPACT MEDIA, INC.)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KJJY (92.5 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KHKI (97.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDFR (91.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K269EJ (101.7 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KKRF (107.9 FM; STUART, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRKQ (98.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSTM (88.9 FM; INDIANOLA, IA; Owner: SIMPSON COLLEGE)
  • KVJZ (106.3 FM; ANKENY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWDM (88.7 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: W. DES MOINES COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT)

TV broadcast stations around Bevington:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K41DD (Channel 41; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)

Bevington fatal accident list:

Aug 6, 1980 11:45 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 24Number of bridges
  • 443ft / 135mTotal length
  • 142,722Total average daily traffic
  • 38,622Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Bevington, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 51950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 62010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bevington, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Cayla Gamble, 9909 10th Ave (Lat: 41.381861 Lon: -93.789806), Type: 82.3, Structure height: 19181 m, Overall height: 74.1 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420

  • Cayla Gamble, 9909 10th Ave (Lat: 41.381861 Lon: -93.789806), Type: 82.3, Structure height: 19181 m, Overall height: 74.1 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BEVINGTON, Lat: 41.359611 Lon: -93.790194, Call Sign: WQDE998,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.431 MHz, Grant Date: 08/11/2015, Expiration Date: 08/09/2025, Certifier: Peggy Crabbs, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc, 15895 S. Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KD0APW, Licensee ID: L01281241, Grant Date: 04/11/2017, Expiration Date: 05/08/2027, Cancellation Date: 05/09/2017, Certifier: Timothy R Covey, Registrant: Timothy R Covey, 305 W 2nd St, Bevington, IA 50033

  • Call Sign: WE0NOS, Previous Call Sign: KD0APW, Licensee ID: L01281241, Grant Date: 05/09/2017, Expiration Date: 05/09/2027, Certifier: Timothy R Covey, Registrant: Timothy R Covey, 305 W 2nd St, Bevington, IA 50033


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bevington, IA
  • 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.3%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bevington, IA
  • 100.0%Wood


Bevington compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income significantly below 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 below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house 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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