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Van Buren County

Population in July 2008: 255. Population change since 2000: -0.8%
 

Males: 134  (52.9%)
Females: 121  (47.1%)

Median resident age:  40.9 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 52542.


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

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,797
Cantril:  $16,797
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $50,088 (it was $33,800 in 2000)
Cantril:  $50,088
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $58,250; Detached houses: $61,944; Townhouses or other attached units: $39,851; Mobile homes: $13,750; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $55,000

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Races in Cantril:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.9%)
  • American Indian (1.6%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Cantril: 71.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (29.6%), German (15.2%), English (10.9%), Irish (9.3%), Dutch (4.3%), French (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/4/1874

Land area: 0.51 square miles.

Population density: 504 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Cantril

  • High school or higher: 78.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 7.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Cantril city

  • Never married: 18.5%
  • Now married: 55.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 14.6%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.8%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Cantril, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Cantril to the number of sex offenders is 128 to 1.

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

Cantril:  1.2% ($414)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (75.5 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (169.9 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (242.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Milton, IA (2.3 miles ), Mount Sterling, IA (2.7 miles) , Keosauqua, IA (2.9 miles ), Pulaski, IA (3.4 miles ), Arbela, MO (3.6 miles) , Granger, MO (3.6 miles) , Leando, IA (3.6 miles) , Douds, IA (3.7 miles) .

Latitude: 40.64 N, Longitude: 92.07 W

Area code: 319

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Population change in the 1990s: -14 (-5.2%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Machinery (26%)
  • Construction (23%)
  • Truck transportation (11%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (8%)
  • Metal and metal products (8%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (6%)
  • Repair and maintenance (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (33%)
  • Finance and insurance (13%)
  • Machinery (10%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Metal and metal products (8%)
  • Food (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (8%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (23%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (21%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (10%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (10%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Secondary school teachers (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)



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Cantril-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 90% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/24/1967, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the Cantril city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/16/1967, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.3 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 16 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.



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Hospitals/medical centers near Cantril:
  • VAN BUREN COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; KEOSAUQUA, IA)
  • SCOTLAND COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; MEMPHIS, MO)
  • DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; BLOOMFIELD, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Cantril, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cantril:
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,744)
  • TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,922)
  • WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; MACOMB, IL; FT enrollment: 11,096)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 80 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 24,766)
  • AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 97 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; FT enrollment: 2,220)
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 98 miles; LAMONI, IA; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 99 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 4,180)
Library in Cantril:
  • CANTRIL PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $3,248; Location: 104 3RD STREET; 6,498 books; 25 audio materials; 63 video materials; 2 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Cantril: Cantril City Fire Department (A), Cantril Public Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

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

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

Hotel: Midwest USA Outfitters (303 Old Highway 2).

 
Drinking water stations with addresses in Cantril that have no violations reported:
  • CANTRIL WATER SUPPLY (Address: PO BOX 237, Population served: 257, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_surface_water)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  63.4%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.5%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  22.0%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.9%
Whole state:  3.8%

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Cantril compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly 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 Cantril (2009 data):
  • Community First Bank: Cantril Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1930-04-03. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $122.0 mil, Deposits: $97.7 mil, headquarters in Keosauqua, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Van Buren Bancorporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan



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2004 Presidential Election results in Van Buren County Iowa:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (73%)
  • Electricity (17%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5%)
  • Utility gas (4%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religion statistics for Cantril

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)Catholic ChurchOld Order Amish
Adherents47.7%13.5%9.7%9.2%6.6%
Congregations39.3%10.7%10.7%3.6%10.7%
NameGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesUnited Church of ChristChurch of the NazareneAssemblies of GodOther religions
Adherents4.4%2.1%1.8%1.8%3.2%
Congregations3.6%3.6%3.6%3.6%10.7%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$885
Sewerage 0$0 2$390
Totals for Government 0$0 4$1,275



Cantril government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $16,000
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $46,000
    Water Utilities: $23,000
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000
    Sewerage: $14,000
    Parks & Recreation: $9,000
    General - Other: $9,000
    Police Protection: $5,000
    Financial Administration: $5,000
    General Public Buildings: $3,000
    Central Staff Services: $2,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $28,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $17,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $11,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $3,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $6,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $145,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $43,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $21,000
    General Support: $5,000
  • Tax - Property: $38,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $17,000

6.25% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,080 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.25%
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 Jefferson County, IA  1.46% ($27,585 average AGI)
from St. Joseph County, MI  0.46% ($37,538)
from Lee County, IA  0.43% ($30,083)


6.45% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,630 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.45%
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 Jefferson County, IA  1.50% ($23,405 average AGI)
to Lee County, IA  0.64% ($23,056)
to Henry County, IA  0.50% ($34,143)


Strongest AM radio stations in Cantril:
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cantril:
  • KMEM-FM (100.5 FM; MEMPHIS, MO; Owner: BOYER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KOJY (106.9 FM; BLOOMFIELD, IA; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRNQ (96.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: DAVID M. LISTER)
  • KRKN (104.3 FM; ELDON, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KIIK-FM (95.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEIDA GROUP, INC.)
  • KAYP (89.9 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • K201DY (91.5 FM; MEMPHIS, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Cantril:
  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • K54AF (Channel 54; KEOSAUQUA, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; 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)
  • K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Janean K Riordan, 13601 Highway 2, Type: Tower, Structure height: 90.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, , Licensee ID: L00127087
    Registrant: Iowa Wireless Services Holding Company, 4135 Urbandale Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322, Phone: (515) 258-7000, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KQ0E, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01158507
    Grant Date: 06/02/2006, Expiration Date: 08/28/2016, Certifier: Bonnie J Wollam
    Registrant: Bonnie J Wollam, 105 Brown St, Cantril, IA 52542


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA28-151 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 80 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7665C , Serial Number: 28-7615059, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 12/01/1975
    Registrant (Individual): Ted C Nixon, 26782 Route V64, Cantril, IA 52542


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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