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Marion County

Population in July 2007: 438. Population change since 2000: -1.3%
 

Males: 226  (51.8%)
Females: 212  (48.2%)

Median resident age:  38.8 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50044.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $41,655 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Bussey:  $41,655
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $60,461 (it was $40,800 in 2000)
Bussey:  $60,461
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $61,570; Detached houses: $63,588; Mobile homes: $28,971
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Races in Bussey:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.6%)
  • American Indian (1.6%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Bussey: 72.3 (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: 1322 people per square mile 
 
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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: 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 there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Bussey, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Bussey to the number of sex offenders is 146 to 1.

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

Bussey:  0.8% ($337)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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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

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

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Metal and metal products (14%)
  • Machinery (13%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (9%)
  • Health care (8%)
  • Repair and maintenance (7%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (14%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Metal and metal products (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (9%)
  • Machinery (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Personal and laundry services (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • 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%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • 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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Bussey-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 134% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1959, a category 4 (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 4 tornado 26.2 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Bussey:
  • MAHASKA COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; OSKALOOSA, IA)
  • MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; ALBIA, IA)
  • KNOXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; 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: 2,744)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 68 miles; LAMONI, IA; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 73 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,922)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 79 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 24,766)
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Public elementary/middle school in Bussey:
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Library in Bussey:
  • BUSSEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $8,884; Location: 401 MERRILL STREET, BOX 29; 8,082 books; 68 audio materials; 203 video materials)

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

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

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  70.1%
Whole state:  67.0%

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

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  12.6%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.0%
Whole state:  3.8%

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 significantly below 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 (2009 data):
  • State Bank of Bussey: State Bank Of Bussey at Main Street, branch established on 1931-03-27. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $48.2 mil, Deposits: $44.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Twin Cedars Bancorp.



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Bussey travel time to work
Bussey mode of transportation to work chart


2004 Presidential Election results in Marion County Iowa:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (85%)
  • Electricity (8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)


Religon statistics for Bussey

Adherents


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 religions
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.


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
    All Other: $21,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $71,000
    Sewerage: $41,000
    Regular Highways: $22,000
    General - Other: $17,000
    Police Protection: $17,000
    Financial Administration: $13,000
    Fire Protection: $12,000
    Libraries: $10,000
    Parks & Recreation: $9,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $8,000
    Central Staff Services: $3,000
    General Public Buildings: $3,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $30,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $10,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $319,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $603,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $307,000
    Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $76,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $507,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $20,000
    Water Utilities: $12,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $16,000
    Interest Earnings: $4,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $211,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $87,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $36,000
    General Support: $7,000
    All Other: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $57,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $33,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $17,000

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, Type: Tank, Structure height: 45 m, Call Sign: KNDQ720
    Assigned Frequencies : 173.203 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/30/1997, Expiration Date: 09/30/2002, Cancelation 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, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00917023
    Grant Date: 09/15/2004, Expiration Date: 09/15/2014
    Registrant: Stephen P Stewart, 1205 310th Street, Bussey, IA 50044

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