Bevington, Iowa

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Madison County

Population in July 2009: 61. Population change since 2000: +5.2%

Males: 34	(56.9%)
Females: 27	(43.1%)

Median resident age:	37.0 years
Iowa median age:	36.6 years

Zip code: 50033

Estimated median household income in 2009: $51,241 (it was $31,875 in 2000)

Bevington:	$51,241
Iowa:	$48,044

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $25,524

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $19,491 (it was $46,700 in 2000)

Bevington:	$19,491
Iowa:	$122,000

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $30,703; Detached houses: $52,826; Mobile homes: $12,268

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White alone - 18 (66.7%)
Two or more races - 9 (33.3%)

Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Bevington: 84.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (25.9%), Irish (17.2%), Dutch (13.8%), English (8.6%), Scotch-Irish (6.9%), Scottish (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/1/1916

Elevation: 850 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 227 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Bevington:

High school or higher: 88.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Unemployed: 8.8%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bevington city:

Never married: 10.6%
Now married: 51.1%
Separated: 10.6%
Widowed: 0.0%
Divorced: 27.7%

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 July 2011

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $-1 (100.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $270 (1.5%)

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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

Unemployment in March 2011:

Here:	9.1%
Iowa:	6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)

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

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)

Males Females

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (100%)
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
Construction (0%)
Manufacturing (0%)
Wholesale trade (0%)
Retail trade (0%)
Transportation and warehousing (0%)

Wholesale trade (50%)
Health care and social assistance (50%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
Construction (0%)
Manufacturing (0%)
Retail trade (0%)

Average climate in Bevington, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Bevington-area historical tornado activity is above Iowa state average. It is 193% 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 below Iowa state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 84.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Madison County (16) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Snow: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Bevington:

MADISON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; WINTERSET, IA)
IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)
BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Bevington, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bevington:

Drake University (about 19 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,382)
Des Moines Area Community College (about 29 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)
Iowa State University (about 47 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)
Indian Hills Community College (about 76 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 3,272)
Iowa Central Community College (about 81 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 3,064)
Northwest Missouri State University (about 91 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,793)
Truman State University (about 103 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,595)

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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

Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO Ozone PM₁₀ PM_2.5 NO₂ SO₂

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 31.0. This is about average.

City:	31.0
U.S.:	32.0

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.282. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.

City:	0.282
U.S.:	0.334

Particulate Matter (PM₁₀) [µ/m³] level in 2010 was 18.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.0 miles away from the city center.

City:	18.1
U.S.:	22.1

Particulate Matter (PM_2.5) [µ/m³] level in 2010 was 9.11. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.0 miles away from the city center.

City:	9.11
U.S.:	9.59

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂) [ppb] level in 2010 was 9.05. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.4 miles away from the city center.

City:	9.05
U.S.:	9.39

Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.295. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.4 miles away from the city center.

City:	0.295
U.S.:	2.433

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 0.0%
(0.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:

This city:	2.4 people
Iowa:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	66.7%
Whole state:	67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	12.5%
Whole state:	4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
Gay men: 4.2% of all households

Bevington compared to Iowa state average:

Median house value below state average.
Unemployed percentage above 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.
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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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Bevington mode of transportation to work chart

2004 Presidential Election results in Madison County Iowa:

2008 Presidential Election results in Madison County Iowa:

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Religion statistics for Bevington:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 46.36%

Here		46.4%
USA		50.2%

Adherents

Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

Name	United Methodist Church	Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	Catholic Church	Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	Southern Baptist Convention
Adherents	27.0%	17.4%	14.3%	7.7%	5.8%
Congregations	28.1%	9.4%	6.3%	3.1%	3.1%

Name	Presbyterian Church (USA)	Lutheran Church	Evangelical Free Church of America	Church of the Nazarene	Other
Adherents	4.9%	4.3%	2.9%	2.9%	12.8%
Congregations	6.3%	3.1%	6.3%	3.1%	31.3%

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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2

This county:	1.30 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:	2.14 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8

This county:	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:

Here:	7.3%
Iowa:	7.8%

Adult obesity rate:

Here:	28.2%
Iowa:	27.3%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:

Madison County:	13.6%
State:	14.5%

Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Bevington government finances in 2006 (per resident):

Current Operations - Regular Highways: $13,000 ($213.11)
Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($81.97)

Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($49.18)

General - Other: $2,000 ($32.79)

Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $1,000 ($16.39)

Financial Administration: $1,000 ($16.39)
Other Capital Outlay - General Public Building: $1,000 ($16.39)
Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $7,000 ($114.75)
State Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,000 ($16.39)
Tax - Property: $17,000 ($278.69)
General Sales and Gross Receipts: $2,000 ($32.79)

Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($16.39)
Total Salaries and Wages: $3,000 ($49.18)

8.47% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($49,801 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	8.47%
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 Polk County, IA	2.85% ($56,968 average AGI)
from Dallas County, IA	1.02% ($73,911)
from Warren County, IA	0.71% ($40,487)

7.45% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,308 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.45%
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 Polk County, IA	2.57% ($33,321 average AGI)
to Dallas County, IA	0.81% ($36,545)
to Warren County, IA	0.70% ($45,211)

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 08:45 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

BEVINGTON, Lat: 41.359611 Lon: -93.790194, Call Sign: WQDE998
Assigned Frequencies: 956.431 MHz
Grant Date: 08/09/2005, Expiration Date: 08/09/2015, Certifier: Peggy Crabbs
Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin Ave, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 2

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