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Taylor County

Population in 2011: 363. Population change since 2000: -2.2%
 

Males: 170  (46.8%)
Females: 193  (53.2%)

Median resident age:  50.7 years
Iowa median age:  42.7 years

Zip codes: 50840.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $34,994 (it was $23,203 in 2000)
Clearfield:

$34,994
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $20,515

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $37,927 (it was $23,000 in 2000)
Clearfield:

$37,927
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $41,598; Detached houses: $43,809; Mobile homes: $21,143

Median gross rent in 2009: $459.

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Clearfield races chart
  • White alone - 349 (96.1%)
  • Hispanic - 6 (1.7%)
  • Two or more races - 5 (1.4%)
  • Black alone - 2 (0.6%)
  • American Indian alone - 1 (0.3%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Clearfield: 82.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (19.9%), German (14.6%), Irish (9.2%), Swedish (5.7%), Scottish (5.1%), United States (4.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/16/1882

Elevation: 1260 feet

Land area: 0.81 square miles.

Population density: 449 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Clearfield:

  • High school or higher: 88.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Clearfield city:

  • Never married: 17.1%
  • Now married: 56.9%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 18.9%
  • Divorced: 6.5%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Clearfield, Iowa as of December 21, 2012.
The ratio of number of residents in Clearfield to the number of sex offenders is 351 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $293 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $275 (0.9%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (70.5 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (86.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (360.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Diagonal, IA (2.7 miles ), Lenox, IA (2.7 miles ), Conway, IA (2.9 miles) , Sharpsburg, IA (2.9 miles) , Benton, IA (3.0 miles) , Maloy, IA (3.0 miles) , Kent, IA (3.3 miles) , Delphos, IA (3.4 miles) .

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $61,300
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $93,300
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $69,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $45,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2011: 0 buildings

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 40.80 N, Longitude: 94.48 W

Area code: 641

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

4.1%
Iowa:

5.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -2 (-0.5%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (33%)
  • Retail trade (20%)
  • Manufacturing (14%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (12%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Health care and social assistance (4%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (2%)
  • Health care and social assistance (32%)
  • Manufacturing (30%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Other services, except public administration (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (14%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (11%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Religious workers (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Registered nurses (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Clearfield-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 181% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.8 miles away from the Clearfield city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1999, a category F4 tornado 17.9 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Clearfield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 97% 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 57.4 miles away from the city center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 32.2 miles away from Clearfield center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Taylor County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Clearfield:

  • RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 20 miles away; CRESTON, IA)
  • ALEGENT HEALTH MERCY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 22 miles away; CORNING, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Clearfield, IA

Amtrak station near Clearfield:

  • 19 miles: CRESTON (PINE & ADAMS STS.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Clearfield:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 38 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,793)
  • Drake University (about 71 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 4,382)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 74 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,088)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 77 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 3,574)
  • Bellevue University (about 80 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 3,237)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 80 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 84 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,774)

Public elementary/middle school in Clearfield:

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Library in Clearfield:

  • CLEARFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $4,194; Location: 401 BROADWAY SUITE 200; 7,323 books; 58 audio materials; 28 video materials; 7 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 7 other licensed databases; 20 print serial subscriptions)

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

Churches in Clearfield include: Clearfield Christian Church (A), Area Bible Fellowship Church (B), Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Taylor 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: 15.0%
(15.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Iowa:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  56.9%
Whole state:  66.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.7%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Clearfield, IA


37 people in nursing homes

Clearfield compared to Iowa state average:

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


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Banks with branches in Clearfield (2011 data):

  • State Savings Bank: Clearfield Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1936/02/06. Info updated 2011/10/07: Bank assets: $85.8 mil, Deposits: $77.0 mil, headquarters in Creston, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Bedford Bancorp, Inc.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

  • Utility gas (79%)
  • Electricity (13%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)
  • Wood (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Taylor County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Taylor County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Clearfield (based on Taylor County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 58.42%
Here58.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

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
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.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Here:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

9.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Taylor County:

6.26 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.0%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.7%
State:

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

15.4%
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 7$886
Firefighters 0$0 1$443
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,063
Totals for Government 0$0 9$2,392

Clearfield government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $51,000 ($140.50)
    Solid Waste Management: $46,000 ($126.72)
  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $205,000 ($564.74)
    Sewerage: $61,000 ($168.04)
    Solid Waste Management: $58,000 ($159.78)
    General - Other: $48,000 ($132.23)
    Regular Highways: $40,000 ($110.19)
    Local Fire Protection: $33,000 ($90.91)
    Libraries: $12,000 ($33.06)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($16.53)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $3,000 ($8.26)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($5.51)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($5.51)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($5.51)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $1,000 ($2.75)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($2.75)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $34,000 ($93.66)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($19.28)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $11,000 ($30.30)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $13,000 ($35.81)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $12,000 ($33.06)
    Rents: $12,000 ($33.06)
    Interest Earnings: $9,000 ($24.79)
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($5.51)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $181,000 ($498.62)
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $168,000 ($462.81)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General Public Building: $22,000 ($60.61)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $505,000 ($1391.18)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $219,000 ($603.31)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $26,000 ($71.63)
  • Tax - Property: $62,000 ($170.80)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $12,000 ($33.06)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,000 ($8.26)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.75)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $60,000 ($165.29)

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 Clearfield:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KSIB (1520 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LTD.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Clearfield:

  • KSIB-FM (101.3 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LIMITED)
  • K203DB (88.5 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: SPEARS DOUG AVID FLYER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6648Z , Serial Number: 776, Year manufactured: 1991, Airworthiness Date: 08/12/1991
    Registrant (Corporation): Dominic Wurster Inc, 1773 Yellowstone Ave, Clearfield, IA 50840


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 8
  • Good Intent Call: 3

Incident types - Clearfield


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Clearfield, IA

Most common first names in Clearfield, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John883.4 years
Paul667.3 years
Gladys684.4 years
James679.7 years
Grace583.7 years
Mary582.8 years
Helen585.6 years
Walter582.8 years
Raymond576.4 years
Ruth488.0 years
Most common last names in Clearfield, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bailey1384.6 years
Stephens877.9 years
Larsen877.3 years
Brott778.2 years
Lyddon685.1 years
Brown679.5 years
England668.3 years
Gaule580.6 years
Huffman577.8 years
Mcmath580.8 years

Clearfield on our top lists:

  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in nursing homes"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Machinery"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Cashiers"
  • #91 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Repair and maintenance"

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