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Hancock County

Population in July 2009: 305. Population change since 2000: -12.9%
 

Males: 148  (48.6%)
Females: 157  (51.4%)

Median resident age:  40.3 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50430.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $43,509 (it was $27,222 in 2000)
Corwith:

$43,509
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $21,300

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $38,349 (it was $36,800 in 2000)
Corwith:

$38,349
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $38,501; Detached houses: $39,070; Townhouses or other attached units: $22,978

Median gross rent in 2009: $450.

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  • White alone - 265 (98.1%)
  • Hispanic - 5 (1.9%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Corwith: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (40.3%), United States (19.7%), Norwegian (14.3%), Irish (6.6%), English (4.9%), Danish (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/1/1886

Elevation: 1175 feet

Land area: 1.56 square miles.

Population density: 195 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Corwith:

  • High school or higher: 86.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 7.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Corwith city:

  • Never married: 17.5%
  • Now married: 61.4%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 11.8%
  • Divorced: 8.5%

6 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.7%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Corwith, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Corwith to the number of sex offenders is 153 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $492 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $600 (1.6%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (68.8 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (140.6 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (330.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Wesley, IA (2.6 miles ), Lu Verne, IA (2.9 miles ), Kanawha, IA (3.0 miles ), Britt, IA (3.3 miles ), Renwick, IA (3.4 miles ), Hardy, IA (3.7 miles) , Livermore, IA (3.8 miles ), Algona, IA (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 42.99 N, Longitude: 93.96 W

Area code: 515

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

7.6%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -3 (-0.8%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Wholesale trade (22%)
  • Manufacturing (14%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (12%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (11%)
  • Other services, except public administration (11%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Health care and social assistance (19%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Other services, except public administration (15%)
  • Retail trade (13%)
  • Information (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Manufacturing (6%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Other financial specialists (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Corwith-area historical tornado activity is above Iowa state average. It is 193% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 20.5 miles away from the Corwith city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/29/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.5 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hancock County (8) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Corwith:

  • HANCOCK COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; BRITT, IA)
  • KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • BELMOND MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; BELMOND, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Corwith, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Corwith:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 38 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,064)
  • Buena Vista University (about 68 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,241)
  • Iowa State University (about 69 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 80 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 12,138)
  • South Central College (about 82 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,118)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 84 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,923)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 88 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)

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Library in Corwith:

  • CORWITH PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $21,936; Location: 110 NW ELM ST; 5,782 books; 25 audio materials; 644 video materials; 25 state licensed databases; 38 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Corwith: Gold-Eagle Cooperative Elevator (A), Corwith Public Library (B), Corwith Town Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Corwith include: Saint Johns Lutheran Church (A), United Methodist Church (B), Grace Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Corwith Cemetery (1), Saint Marys Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

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

Drinking water stations with addresses in Corwith and their reported violations in the past:

CORWITH WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 350, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-1996 and DEC-2000, Contaminant: Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-02-2000), St Public Notif requested (NOV-02-2000), St Compliance achieved (DEC-12-2000)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 regular monitoring violations

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 14.7%
(13.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  62.7%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.7%
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: 0.7% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Corwith, IA


Corwith 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Corwith (2011 data):

  • Iowa State Bank: Corwith State Branch at Main Street, branch established on 07/17/1948. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $23.5 mil, Deposits: $18.1 mil, headquarters in Algona, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Mid-Iowa Bancshares Co.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Corwith travel time to work - commute


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (96%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Electricity (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Hancock County Iowa:




2008 Presidential Election results in Hancock County Iowa:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Corwith:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 77.94%
Here77.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchUnited Church of Christ
Adherents23.5%22.9%17.6%11.5%8.2%
Congregations19.4%13.9%19.4%5.6%8.3%
NameChristian Reformed Church in North AmericaEvangelical Free Church of AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)Reformed Church in the United StatesOther
Adherents6.5%3.3%2.6%1.7%2.3%
Congregations11.1%5.6%5.6%2.8%8.3%
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
Hancock County:

3.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.80 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Hancock County:

28.9%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

17.4%
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 1$1,865$22,3807$325
Sewerage 0$0 1$275
Water Supply 1$2,467$29,6040$0
Local Libraries 0$0 2$809
Totals for Government 2$4,332$25,99210$1,409

Corwith government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $33,000 ($108.20)
    Solid Waste Management: $29,000 ($95.08)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $195,000 ($639.34)
    Water Utilities: $57,000 ($186.89)
    Regular Highways: $32,000 ($104.92)
    Solid Waste Management: $27,000 ($88.52)
    General Public Buildings: $27,000 ($88.52)
    Libraries: $19,000 ($62.30)
    Sewerage: $16,000 ($52.46)
    Financial Administration: $10,000 ($32.79)
    Fire Protection: $5,000 ($16.39)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($13.11)
    Parks & Recreation: $4,000 ($13.11)
    Health Services - Other: $4,000 ($13.11)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($26.23)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Police Protection: $8,000 ($26.23)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $20,000 ($65.57)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $141,000 ($462.30)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $129,000 ($422.95)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $12,000 ($39.34)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $11,000 ($36.07)
    Rents: $5,000 ($16.39)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($13.11)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $142,000 ($465.57)
    Libraries: $16,000 ($52.46)
    Parks & Recreation: $7,000 ($22.95)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($22.95)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($9.84)
    Electric Utilities: $3,000 ($9.84)
    Fire Protection: $2,000 ($6.56)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($3.28)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $222,000 ($727.87)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $246,000 ($806.56)
    Water Utilities: $49,000 ($160.66)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $55,000 ($180.33)
    Highways: $28,000 ($91.80)
    General Support: $12,000 ($39.34)
  • Tax - Property: $48,000 ($157.38)
    Total General Sales: $17,000 ($55.74)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $62,000 ($203.28)

5.71% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,239 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.71%
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 Cerro Gordo County, IA  1.39% ($33,365 average AGI)
from Winnebago County, IA  0.75% ($27,853)
from Wright County, IA  0.49% ($23,909)


6.70% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,277 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.70%
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 Cerro Gordo County, IA  1.37% ($25,254 average AGI)
to Winnebago County, IA  0.70% ($28,031)
to Polk County, IA  0.48% ($26,227)

Strongest AM radio stations in Corwith:

  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Corwith:

  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KIOW (107.3 FM; FOREST CITY, IA; Owner: PILOT KNOB BROADCASTING)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KJYL (100.7 FM; EAGLE GROVE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)
  • KHBT (97.7 FM; HUMBOLDT, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Corwith:

  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Corwith fatal accident list:

Dec 15, 1980 12:30 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: 1




FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: 24W-46 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 102 mph), Engine: WARNER SS165 SERIES (175 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 81280 , Serial Number: W46-180, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 04/20/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 2204 106th St, Corwith, IA 50430
  • Aircraft: 172F (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8480U , Serial Number: 17252380, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 12/14/1964
    Registrant (Individual): Duane D Tindall, 2204 160th St, Corwith, IA 50430



Most common first names in Corwith, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1278.9 years
Mary774.3 years
Harry678.0 years
Fred581.8 years
James576.4 years
George582.0 years
Helen583.2 years
Elmer486.0 years
Donald469.5 years
Albert479.5 years
Most common last names in Corwith, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson877.2 years
Oxley878.4 years
Meyers777.7 years
Mullins577.6 years
Bonnstetter580.4 years
Dawson572.0 years
Hankins585.4 years
Degroote583.2 years
Oberhelman579.2 years
Wilhite581.2 years

Corwith on our top lists:

  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Child care workers"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Architecture and engineering occupations:"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers"
  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Computer and mathematical occupations:"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Electrical equipment, appliances, and components"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest temperature differences during a year"

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