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Plymouth County

Population in July 2009: 138. Population change since 2000: -5.5%
 

Males: 69  (50.7%)
Females: 69  (49.3%)

Median resident age:  40.0 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 51008


Estimated median household income in 2009: $68,057 (it was $47,188 in 2000)
Brunsville:

$68,057
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $24,264

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $80,807 (it was $77,700 in 2000)
Brunsville:

$80,807
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $79,509; Detached houses: $75,017; Townhouses or other attached units: $73,344; In 2-unit structures: $183,360

Median gross rent in 2009: $750.

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Brunsville: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (64.4%), Dutch (8.9%), Irish (6.8%), English (5.5%), United States (5.5%), French (4.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/18/1911

Elevation: 1250 feet

Land area: 0.24 square miles.

Population density: 583 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Brunsville:

  • High school or higher: 81.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Brunsville city:

  • Never married: 9.0%
  • Now married: 76.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.5%
  • Divorced: 3.3%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Brunsville, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Brunsville to the number of sex offenders is 138 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $811 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $833 (1.1%)

Brunsville satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (22.5 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (107.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (444.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Le Mars, IA (2.3 miles ), Merrill, IA (2.5 miles ), Craig, IA (2.5 miles) , Struble, IA (2.6 miles) , Oyens, IA (3.3 miles) , Ireton, IA (3.4 miles ), Maurice, IA (3.4 miles ), Hinton, IA (3.6 miles ).

Latitude: 42.81 N, Longitude: 96.27 W

Area code: 712

Brunsville household income distribution Brunsville home values distribution

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

5.1%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +9 (+6.6%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (53%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (24%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (9%)
  • Wholesale trade (7%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Construction (2%)
  • Other services, except public administration (2%)
  • Health care and social assistance (29%)
  • Accommodation and food services (29%)
  • Finance and insurance (18%)
  • Management of companies and enterprises (9%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Manufacturing (3%)
  • Educational services (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (16%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (16%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (14%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11%)
  • Business operations specialists (8%)
  • Registered nurses (8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (8%)


Average climate in Brunsville, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Brunsville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 177% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.6 miles away from the Brunsville city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.5 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Brunsville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 67.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 84.4 miles away from Brunsville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Plymouth County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 3

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

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Hospitals/medical centers near Brunsville:

  • FLOYD VALLEY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; LE MARS, IA)
  • HAWARDEN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; HAWARDEN, IA)
  • ORANGE CITY AREA HEALTH SYSTEM (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; ORANGE CITY, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Brunsville, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Brunsville:

  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 24 miles; Sioux City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,536)
  • University of South Dakota (about 34 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 5,598)
  • Wayne State College (about 55 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 2,780)
  • Buena Vista University (about 56 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,241)
  • Northeast Community College (about 78 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 106 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 7,095)
  • South Dakota State University (about 108 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 9,084)

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Notable locations in Brunsville: Prairie Rose Golf Club (A), Premium Feed and Grain Elevator (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Brunsville: Saint Peter Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

 
Plymouth County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 27.6. This is about average.
City:

27.6
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 17.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

17.7
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 8.45. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

8.45
U.S.:

9.59
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.187. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.187
U.S.:

2.433
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.65. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.65
U.S.:

9.39

Drinking water stations with addresses in Brunsville and their reported violations in the past:

BRUNSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 155, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2003 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2002 and JUN-17-2004, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-23-2002), St Public Notif requested (JUL-23-2002), St Compliance achieved (JUN-17-2004)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 1.5%

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.5%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.4%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Brunsville compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Brunsville (2011 data):

  • Iowa Prairie Bank: at 302 Oak Street, branch established on 01/01/1929. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $6.2 mil, Deposits: $5.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Prairie View Bankshares, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Brunsville travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (54%)
  • Electricity (26%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (16%)
  • Utility gas (4%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Plymouth County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Plymouth County Iowa:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Brunsville:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 74.40%
Here74.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents47.6%18.6%11.4%10.9%2.9%
Congregations20.4%18.4%18.4%8.2%6.1%
NameChristian Reformed Church in North AmericaLDS (Mormon) ChurchUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAOther
Adherents1.9%1.5%1.4%1.3%2.4%
Congregations2.0%2.0%6.1%4.1%14.3%
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: 6
Here:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

4.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
Plymouth County:

9.45 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.2%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.3%
State:

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

16.6%
Iowa:

14.5%

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 8$289
Sewerage 0$0 1$77
Totals for Government 0$0 9$366

Brunsville government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $15,000 ($108.70)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($72.46)
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $18,000 ($130.43)
    Sewerage: $6,000 ($43.48)
    Fire Protection: $4,000 ($28.99)
    Parks & Recreation: $4,000 ($28.99)
  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($50.72)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($28.99)
    Water Utilities: $4,000 ($28.99)
    Parks & Recreation: $3,000 ($21.74)
    Fire Protection: $1,000 ($7.25)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($7.25)
    Sewerage: $1,000 ($7.25)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($7.25)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $3,000 ($21.74)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($14.49)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks & Recreation: $2,000 ($14.49)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($7.25)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $63,000 ($456.52)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $23,000 ($166.67)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $12,000 ($86.96)
    All Other: $2,000 ($14.49)
    General Support: $2,000 ($14.49)
  • Tax - Property: $16,000 ($115.94)
    Total General Sales: $3,000 ($21.74)
    NEC: $1,000 ($7.25)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $6,000 ($43.48)

5.47% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,697 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.47%
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 Woodbury County, IA  1.75% ($37,406 average AGI)
from Sioux County, IA  0.55% ($31,269)
from Union County, SD  0.18% ($34,765)


6.48% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,000 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.48%
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 Woodbury County, IA  1.85% ($31,403 average AGI)
to Sioux County, IA  0.36% ($29,824)
to Polk County, IA  0.29% ($30,429)

Strongest AM radio stations in Brunsville:

  • KLEM (1410 AM; 1 kW; LE MARS, IA; Owner: POWELL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • KWSL (1470 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMNS (620 AM; 1 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Brunsville:

  • KGLI (95.5 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KWIT (90.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMM. COLLEGE)
  • KKMA (99.5 FM; LE MARS, IA; Owner: POWELL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTFC (103.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KSEZ (97.9 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KSOU-FM (93.9 FM; SIOUX CENTER, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KDCR (88.5 FM; SIOUX CENTER, IA; Owner: DORDT COLLEGE, INC.)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KSFT-FM (107.1 FM; SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WNAX-FM (104.1 FM; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KUSD (89.7 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: S/DAKOTA BD OF DIR FOR ED. TELECOMUN)
  • K205DC (88.9 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Brunsville:

  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KUSD-TV (Channel 2; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K38DU (Channel 38; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CORNERSTONE FAITH CENTER)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Richard D Hofmann, West Of Lemars (Lat: 42.806917 Lon: -96.358889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 94 m, Overall height: 94 m, Licensee ID: L01318526
    Registrant: Premier Communications, Sioux Center, IA 51250, Phone: (712) 722-3451, Email:
  • Richard D Hofmann, West Of Lemars (Lat: 42.806917 Lon: -96.358889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 94 m, Overall height: 94 m, Licensee ID: L01318526
    Registrant: Premier Communications, Sioux Center, IA 51250, Phone: (712) 722-3451, Email:
  • I.0 Mi. East & 2.5 Mi. North (Lat: 42.840556 Lon: -96.250833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 101.1 m, Overall height: 104.9 m
    Registrant: Cain Towers, Dakota City, NE 68731, Phone: (402) 494-5477

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BRUNSVILLE, 7.6 Km W Of (Lat: 42.807750 Lon: -96.360000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WNEP927
    Assigned Frequencies: 1985.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/12/1996, Expiration Date: 12/05/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/04/2001
    Registrant: Utility Telecom Consulting Group Inc, 1554 St Paul Street, Denver, CO 80206, Phone: (303) 840-2878, Fax: (303) 840-1028, Email:


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