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Taylor County

Population in July 2008: 160. Population change since 2000: -16.7%
 

Males: 72  (45.3%)
Females: 88  (54.7%)

Median resident age:  40.5 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 50836


Estimated median household income in 2007: $29,373 (it was $22,917 in 2000)
Blockton:  $29,373
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,732
Blockton:  $20,732
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $27,563 (it was $18,600 in 2000)
Blockton:  $27,563
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $37,862; Detached houses: $40,831; Mobile homes: $11,111

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Races in Blockton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Hispanic (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Blockton: 68.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (14.1%), Irish (11.5%), United States (10.9%), English (4.2%), Swedish (2.1%), Danish (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/28/1890

Elevation: 1120 feet

Land area: 0.65 square miles.

Population density: 247 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Blockton

  • High school or higher: 73.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
  • Unemployed: 10.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Blockton city

  • Never married: 13.3%
  • Now married: 64.4%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 14.8%
  • Divorced: 5.9%

5 residents are foreign born (2.6% Asia).

This city:  2.6%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Blockton, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Blockton to the number of sex offenders is 160 to 1.

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

Blockton:  1.2% ($232)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (62.3 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (91.8 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (363.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Athelstan, IA (2.1 miles) , Redding, IA (2.2 miles) , Maloy, IA (2.3 miles) , Irena, MO (2.7 miles) , Delphos, IA (2.8 miles) , Benton, IA (3.0 miles) , Grant City, MO (3.1 miles ), Sheridan, MO (3.2 miles) .

Latitude: 40.62 N, Longitude: 94.48 W

Area code: 641

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Population change in the 1990s: +17 (+9.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Machinery (25%)
  • Construction (16%)
  • Truck transportation (13%)
  • Food (9%)
  • Chemicals (9%)
  • Metal and metal products (9%)
  • Educational services (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (22%)
  • Accommodation and food services (19%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Transportation equipment (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (9%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (9%)
  • Construction laborers (9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cooks and food preparation workers (19%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (15%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (11%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (11%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)



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Blockton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 156% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/29/1979, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.0 miles away from the Blockton city center injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1984, a category 4 tornado 27.1 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Blockton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 96% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, 3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 56.3 miles away from Blockton center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 26.1 miles away from the city center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 91.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Blockton:
  • RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • GENTRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; ALBANY, MO)
  • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL (about 31 miles; MARYVILLE, MO)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Blockton:
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 29 miles; LAMONI, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
  • NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 31 miles; MARYVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,620)
  • MISSOURI WESTERN STATE COLLEGE (about 65 miles; ST JOSEPH, MO; FT enrollment: 4,329)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 82 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 83 miles; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; FT enrollment: 2,840)
  • BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY (about 84 miles; BELLEVUE, NE; FT enrollment: 2,723)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 90 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)

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Notable locations in Blockton: Crestland Co-op Elevator (A), Blockton City Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Blockton include: Blockton Baptist Church (A), Blockton Christian Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Blockton that have no violations reported:
  • BLOCKTON WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 192, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_surface_water)

Average household size:
This city:  2.1 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  58.2%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.4%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  20.0%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  10.8%
Whole state:  3.8%

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Blockton compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above 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 Taylor County Iowa:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (77%)
  • Electricity (14%)
  • Utility gas (4%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)


Religion statistics for Blockton

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents34.0%17.6%14.0%10.1%7.6%
Congregations21.4%3.6%10.7%14.3%10.7%
NameCatholic ChurchMissionary ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchOther religions
Adherents7.3%2.5%1.6%1.3%3.9%
Congregations7.1%3.6%3.6%3.6%21.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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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$390
Streets and Highways 1$1,727$20,7240$0
Totals for Government 1$1,727$20,7241$390



Blockton government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $12,000
    All Other: $3,000
    Regular Highways: $1,000
  • Construction - Sewerage: $78,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $30,000
    Regular Highways: $16,000
    General - Other: $14,000
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000
    Health Services - Other: $4,000
    Parks & Recreation: $4,000
    General Public Buildings: $3,000
    Fire Protection: $2,000
    Financial Administration: $2,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $2,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $9,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $3,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $2,000
    Rents: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks & Recreation: $1,000
    General - Other: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $117,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $30,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $100,000
    Highways: $15,000
    General Support: $3,000
  • Tax - Property: $18,000
    Total General Sales: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $22,000

5.59% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,731 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.59%
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 Page County, IA  0.86% ($28,600 average AGI)
from Union County, IA  0.60% ($20,357)


6.03% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($23,191 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.03%
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 Page County, IA  0.86% ($22,100 average AGI)
to Polk County, IA  0.56% ($20,846)
to Union County, IA  0.43% ($34,900)


Strongest AM radio stations in Blockton:
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Blockton:
  • KXCV (90.5 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIV.)



Blockton fatal accident list:
May 7, 1987 05:05 AM, P-14, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Under Cy Water Twr, Type: Tank, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WPGC861, Licensee ID: L00060761
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.471 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/16/2004, Expiration Date: 12/12/2014
    Registrant: Southern Iowa Rural Water Association, 1391 190th St, Creston, IA 50801, Phone: (515) 782-5744

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KA0ZAD, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00103388
    Grant Date: 12/01/2006, Expiration Date: 02/26/2017, Certifier: Donald D Weaver
    Registrant: Donald D Weaver, 504 Redding Rd, Blockton, IA 50836

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