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Delaware County

Population in July 2009: 371. Population change since 2000: -10.0%
 

Males: 173  (46.8%)
Females: 198  (53.2%)

Median resident age:  46.3 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 52035.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $38,744 (it was $33,068 in 2000)
Colesburg:

$38,744
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $19,347

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $75,539 (it was $59,300 in 2000)
Colesburg:

$75,539
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $78,292; Detached houses: $78,091; In 2-unit structures: $133,566; Mobile homes: $38,586

Median gross rent in 2009: $373.

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  • White alone - 400 (94.6%)
  • Two or more races - 23 (5.4%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Colesburg: 82.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (49.8%), United States (11.4%), English (7.0%), Irish (6.3%), Norwegian (2.2%), Dutch (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1150 feet

Land area: 0.29 square miles.

Population density: 1261 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Colesburg:

  • High school or higher: 80.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 1.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Colesburg city:

  • Never married: 19.8%
  • Now married: 62.9%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 10.8%
  • Divorced: 5.9%

8 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.9%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Colesburg, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Colesburg to the number of sex offenders is 371 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $668 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $853 (1.2%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dubuque, IA (27.8 miles , pop. 57,686).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (96.4 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (188.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Osterdock, IA (2.6 miles) , Luxemburg, IA (2.6 miles ), New Vienna, IA (2.8 miles ), Millville, IA (2.8 miles) , Garber, IA (2.8 miles) , Elkport, IA (2.8 miles) , Greeley, IA (2.8 miles ), Edgewood, IA (3.2 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $108,200
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $108,200
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $35,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $110,000
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 42.64 N, Longitude: 91.20 W

Area code: 563

Colesburg household income distribution Colesburg home values distribution

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

7.0%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -1 (-0.2%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (42%)
  • Construction (19%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Wholesale trade (5%)
  • Retail trade (3%)
  • Manufacturing (28%)
  • Health care and social assistance (26%)
  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (9%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)
  • Electricians (4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6%)
  • Customer service representatives (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Colesburg-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 164% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.1 miles away from the Colesburg city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 36.0 miles away from the city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Delaware County (12) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 4, Heavy Rains: 2, Floods: 2, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Colesburg:

  • GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; GUTTENBERG, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DYERSVILLE (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; DYERSVILLE, IA)
  • REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; MANCHESTER, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Colesburg, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Colesburg:

  • Upper Iowa University (about 34 miles; Fayette, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,144)
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 37 miles; Platteville, WI; FT enrollment: 6,352)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 50 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 56 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 9,715)
  • Luther College (about 56 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,470)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 60 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 3,189)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 65 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,923)

Public elementary/middle school in Colesburg:

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Library in Colesburg:

  • COLESBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $27,853; Location: 220 MAIN ST; 15,563 books; 295 audio materials; 750 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 30 print serial subscriptions; 13 electronic serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Colesburg: Lone Pine Golf Course (A), Colesburg City hall (B), Colesburg Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Colesburg: Colesburg United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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Delaware 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 15.0. This is significantly better than average.
City:

15.0
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

16.1
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2008 was 10.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.3
U.S.:

10.6

Drinking water stations with addresses in Colesburg that have no violations reported:

  • COLESBURG WATER SUPPLY (Address: CITY HALL BOX 96, Population served: 412, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • TRI-STATE RACEWAY (Address: PO BOX 216, Population served: 27, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 6.9%
(7.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  66.5%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.1%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Colesburg, IA


Colesburg compared to Iowa state average:

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


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Banks with branches in Colesburg (2011 data):

  • Farmers Savings Bank: at 205 Main Street, branch established on 01/01/1907. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $12.6 mil, Deposits: $10.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Marjon Bancorporation, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Colesburg travel time to work - commute
Colesburg mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (67%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (14%)
  • Electricity (11%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (8%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Delaware County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Delaware County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Colesburg:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 88.29%
Here88.3%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents64.8%13.1%10.0%3.7%3.5%
Congregations32.4%21.6%16.2%5.4%5.4%
NameUnited Church of ChristConservative Baptist Association of AmericaEvangelical Free Church of AmericaLDS (Mormon) ChurchOther
Adherents2.5%1.2%0.8%0.4%0.2%
Congregations8.1%2.7%2.7%2.7%2.7%
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: 4
Delaware County:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Delaware County:

6.30 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
This county:

9.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.9%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Delaware County:

27.8%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

9.3%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$1,012
Water Supply 1$2,883$34,5960$0
Local Libraries 0$0 2$762
Totals for Government 1$2,883$34,5963$1,774


4.43% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,581 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.43%
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 Linn County, IA  1.00% ($32,522 average AGI)
from Dubuque County, IA  0.77% ($31,365)
from Clayton County, IA  0.37% ($30,880)


5.86% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,650 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.86%
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 Linn County, IA  1.36% ($35,054 average AGI)
to Dubuque County, IA  0.76% ($28,115)
to Buchanan County, IA  0.32% ($34,455)

Strongest AM radio stations in Colesburg:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDTH (1370 AM; 5 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KADR (1400 AM; 1 kW; ELKADER, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Colesburg:

  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KATF (92.9 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • KDST (99.3 FM; DYERSVILLE, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KMCH (94.7 FM; MANCHESTER, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KCTN (100.1 FM; GARNAVILLO, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WQPC (94.3 FM; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • KGRR (97.3 FM; EPWORTH, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WGLR-FM (97.7 FM; LANCASTER, WI; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • K239AB (95.7 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: AUGUSTANA COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Colesburg:

  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KFXB (Channel 40; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: DUBUQUE TV LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • W22CI (Channel 22; BLOOMINGTON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Hwy 3 1 Mi S (Lat: 42.625556 Lon: -91.204028), Call Sign: KYZ461
    Assigned Frequencies: 35.3600 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/22/1996, Expiration Date: 05/08/2001, Cancellation Date: 07/08/2001
    Registrant: Arnold Lueken, Box 133, Colesburg, IA 52035



FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 737DT , Serial Number: 17269344, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 10/21/1977
    Registrant (Corporation): Rockbuster Aviation LLC, Po Box 126, Colesburg, IA 52035
  • Aircraft: PA-34-200T (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-360 SER (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 891SC , Serial Number: 34-7570311, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 07/30/1975
    Registrant (Corporation): Chartaire Inc, Po Box 288, Colesburg, IA 52035
  • Aircraft: MU-2B-26 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 9, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 147 mph), Engine: AIRESEARCH TPE331 SERIES (904 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 892SC , Serial Number: 392 S.A., Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 08/19/2002
    Registrant (Corporation): Chartaire Inc, Po Box 288, Colesburg, IA 52035
  • Aircraft: MU-2B-26A (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 9, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AIRESEARCH TPE331-5&6SER (776 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 893SC , Serial Number: 321SA, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 02/28/1978
    Registrant (Corporation): Chartaire Inc, Po Box 288, Colesburg, IA 52035
  • Aircraft: PA-32-300 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 90289 , Serial Number: 32-7840101, Airworthiness Date: 03/16/1978
    Registrant (Corporation): Kuhlman Construction Company, Po Box 126, Colesburg, IA 52035


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 5
  • Hazardous Condition: 3


Most common first names in Colesburg, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George677.9 years
John675.8 years
Howard573.8 years
Donald569.8 years
Fred482.5 years
Harold475.5 years
Frank487.0 years
James482.7 years
Florence487.7 years
Leland470.0 years
Most common last names in Colesburg, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Barnhart1476.6 years
Brown1188.4 years
Hansel1176.5 years
Gull1081.4 years
Bolsinger1081.2 years
Moser775.9 years
Bush682.3 years
Sampson684.8 years
Phelps674.7 years
Grimes584.0 years

Colesburg on our top lists:

  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most White Non-Hispanic residents"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Farm supplies merchant wholesalers"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Therapists"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Construction and extraction occupations:"
  • #92 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Plastics and rubber products"
  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Warehousing and storage"

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