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Marion County

Population in 2011: 421. Population change since 2000: -6.4%
 

Males: 207  (49.3%)
Females: 214  (50.7%)

Median resident age:  40.7 years
Iowa median age:  42.7 years

Zip codes: 50044.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $41,064 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Bussey:

$41,064
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $20,035

Bussey city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $71,009 (it was $40,800 in 2000)
Bussey:

$71,009
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $64,484; Detached houses: $67,148; Mobile homes: $45,210

Median gross rent in 2009: $500.

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  • White alone - 407 (96.4%)
  • Hispanic - 9 (2.1%)
  • American Indian alone - 3 (0.7%)
  • Two or more races - 2 (0.5%)
  • Asian alone - 1 (0.2%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Bussey: 83.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (19.3%), Dutch (16.2%), Irish (13.8%), English (13.6%), United States (7.6%), Polish (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/9/1895

Elevation: 849 feet

Land area: 0.33 square miles.

Population density: 1271 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Bussey:

  • High school or higher: 77.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bussey city:

  • Never married: 23.2%
  • Now married: 52.7%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 9.7%
  • Divorced: 12.6%

6 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.3%
Iowa:  3.1%



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Bussey, Iowa as of December 21, 2012.
The ratio of number of residents in Bussey to the number of sex offenders is 218 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $920 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $540 (0.9%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (46.6 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (162.7 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (273.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Hamilton, IA (1.6 miles) , Marysville, IA (2.0 miles) , Lovilia, IA (2.3 miles ), Harvey, IA (2.8 miles ), Leighton, IA (3.2 miles) , Beacon, IA (3.4 miles ), Albia, IA (3.6 miles ), Eddyville, IA (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 41.21 N, Longitude: 92.89 W

Area code: 641

Bussey household income distribution Bussey home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.1%
Iowa:

5.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -57 (-11.2%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (59%)
  • Construction (18%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (8%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (3%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (2%)
  • Health care and social assistance (2%)
  • Manufacturing (29%)
  • Health care and social assistance (29%)
  • Retail trade (19%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (2%)
  • Other services, except public administration (2%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10%)
  • Cashiers (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)

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Average climate in Bussey, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Bussey-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 157% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.2 miles away from the Bussey city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 tornado 26.2 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marion County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Floods: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Snow: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Bussey:

  • MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; OSKALOOSA, IA)
  • MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; ALBIA, IA)
  • KNOXVILLE HOSPITAL & CLINICS (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; KNOXVILLE, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Bussey, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bussey:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 28 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,272)
  • Drake University (about 49 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 4,382)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 53 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)
  • Iowa State University (about 70 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)
  • Truman State University (about 72 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,595)
  • University of Iowa (about 77 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,313)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 81 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 9,715)

Public high school in Bussey:

Public elementary/middle school in Bussey:

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Library in Bussey:

  • BUSSEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $13,926; Location: 401 MERRILL ST; 10,323 books; 85 audio materials; 345 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 13 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Bussey: Bussey (A), Bussey Volunteer Fire Department (B), Bussey City Hall (C), Bussey Community Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Bussey include: United Methodist Church (A), Independent Bible Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 12.6%
(12.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Iowa:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  65.9%
Whole state:  66.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.8%
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: 1.6% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Bussey, IA


Bussey compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Bussey (2011 data):

  • State Bank of Bussey: State Bank Of Bussey at 402 Merrill Street, branch established on 1931/03/27. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $52.2 mil, Deposits: $47.2 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Twin Cedars Bancorp.

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Bussey travel time to work - commute


Bussey mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (85%)
  • Electricity (8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Marion County Iowa:




2008 Presidential Election results in Marion County Iowa:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Bussey (based on Marion County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 56.71%
Here56.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameReformed Church in AmericaChristian Reformed Church in North AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents23.6%17.5%14.3%10.6%5.7%
Congregations9.5%11.1%20.6%4.8%3.2%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChristian Churches and Churches of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Lutheran ChurchOther
Adherents4.7%4.3%4.2%3.5%11.6%
Congregations3.2%6.3%4.8%4.8%31.7%
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
Marion County:

1.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Marion County:

6.46 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
This county:

5.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.6%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Marion County:

27.8%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.3%
State:

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
Financial Administration 1$2,126$25,5120$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$155
Fire - Other 0$0 1$40
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$1,196
Local Libraries 0$0 1$558
Totals for Government 1$2,126$25,5129$1,949

Bussey government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $58,000 ($137.77)
    All Other: $21,000 ($49.88)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $71,000 ($168.65)
    Sewerage: $41,000 ($97.39)
    Regular Highways: $22,000 ($52.26)
    General - Other: $17,000 ($40.38)
    Police Protection: $17,000 ($40.38)
    Financial Administration: $13,000 ($30.88)
    Fire Protection: $12,000 ($28.50)
    Libraries: $10,000 ($23.75)
    Parks & Recreation: $9,000 ($21.38)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $8,000 ($19.00)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($7.13)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($7.13)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $30,000 ($71.26)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $10,000 ($23.75)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $319,000 ($757.72)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $603,000 ($1432.30)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $307,000 ($729.22)
    Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $76,000 ($180.52)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $507,000 ($1204.28)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $20,000 ($47.51)
    Water Utilities: $12,000 ($28.50)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $16,000 ($38.00)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($9.50)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $211,000 ($501.19)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $87,000 ($206.65)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $36,000 ($85.51)
    General Support: $7,000 ($16.63)
    All Other: $2,000 ($4.75)
  • Tax - Property: $57,000 ($135.39)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $33,000 ($78.38)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $17,000 ($40.38)

6.34% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,503 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.34%
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  0.87% ($39,895 average AGI)
from Mahaska County, IA  0.44% ($36,887)
from Jasper County, IA  0.43% ($42,538)


6.11% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($40,851 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.11%
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  1.58% ($40,674 average AGI)
to Jasper County, IA  0.39% ($37,128)
to Mahaska County, IA  0.38% ($33,130)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bussey:

  • 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)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KNIA (1320 AM; 1 kW; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KLBA (1370 AM; 1 kW; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bussey:

  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KRLS (92.1 FM; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCWN (99.9 FM; NEW SHARON, IA; Owner: CROWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bussey:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • 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)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K31ED (Channel 31; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FC (Channel 53; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K58ER (Channel 58; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K42AM (Channel 42; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Bussey Tank At 5th And Washington (Lat: 41.204722 Lon: -92.884361), Type: Tank, Structure height: 45 m, Call Sign: KNDQ720
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/30/1997, Expiration Date: 09/30/2002, Cancellation Date: 01/12/2003, Certifier: Randal Pliema
    Registrant: Micro Comm Inc, 6980 W 153rd Street, Overland Park, KS 66223, Phone: (913) 681-6349, Fax: (913) 681-2753

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: WD0AOB, Licensee ID: L00917023
    Grant Date: 09/15/2004, Expiration Date: 09/15/2014
    Registrant: Stephen P Stewart, 1205 310th Street, Bussey, IA 50044



Most common first names in Bussey, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1578.2 years
James882.9 years
William783.6 years
Robert666.3 years
Donald565.2 years
Lloyd572.0 years
Ralph477.8 years
Bertha480.0 years
Mildred485.5 years
John471.5 years
Most common last names in Bussey, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bonnett778.5 years
Clark769.3 years
Bussey678.7 years
Spaur677.5 years
Hansen580.2 years
Mcconnell586.8 years
Little572.0 years
Carlson468.8 years
Kendall478.5 years
Bolton485.3 years

Bussey on our top lists:

  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Nonmetallic mineral products"
  • #46 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Metal and metal products"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of likely gay men couples (counted as self-reported male-male unmarried-partner households)"
  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores"
  • #100 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Education, training, and library occupations:"
  • #66 (50044) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Welsh first ancestries (pop 1,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • James R. Trinkle (3)
  • James Van Polen (1)

Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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