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Plymouth County

Population in July 2008: 96. Population change since 2000: -5.9%
 

Males: 51  (53.9%)
Females: 45  (46.1%)

Median resident age:  40.0 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 51017


Estimated median household income in 2008: $43,937 (it was $32,917 in 2000)
Craig:  $43,937
Iowa:  $48,980

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $24,362

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $69,045 (it was $45,000 in 2000)
Craig:  $69,045
Iowa:  $120,700

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $71,136; Detached houses: $70,272

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Races in Craig:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Craig: 72.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (64.7%), Swedish (10.8%), French (7.8%), Irish (6.9%), Norwegian (6.9%), Danish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/6/1911

Elevation: 1400 feet

Land area: 0.09 square miles.

Population density: 1023 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Craig

  • High school or higher: 83.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Craig city

  • Never married: 27.6%
  • Now married: 65.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 2.3%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Craig, Iowa in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Craig to the number of sex offenders is 24 to 1.

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

Craig:  0.6% ($292)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (27.9 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (114.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (446.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Ireton, IA (2.3 miles ), Struble, IA (2.4 miles) , Brunsville, IA (2.5 miles) , Maurice, IA (2.9 miles ), Le Mars, IA (3.2 miles ), Chatsworth, IA (3.2 miles) , Hawarden, IA (3.4 miles ), Merrill, IA (3.5 miles ).

Latitude: 42.90 N, Longitude: 96.31 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

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Population change in the 1990s: -14 (-12.1%).



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Craig-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 167% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/23/1952, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.4 miles away from the Craig city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1965, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.9 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Craig-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 68.0 miles away from Craig center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 88.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Craig:
  • FLOYD VALLEY HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; LE MARS, IA)
  • HAWARDEN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; HAWARDEN, IA)
  • SIOUX CTR COMM HOSPITAL & HEALTH CTR (about 14 miles; SIOUX CENTER, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Craig:
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 33 miles; VERMILLION, SD; Full-time enrollment: 6,014)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 37 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,639)
  • WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 60 miles; WAYNE, NE; FT enrollment: 3,026)
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 61 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,524)
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 95 miles; NORFOLK, NE; FT enrollment: 2,732)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 105 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 111 miles; MARSHALL, MN; FT enrollment: 3,405)

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Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  67.4%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.3%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  3.8%


Craig 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 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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2004 Presidential Election results in Plymouth County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (66%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (22%)
  • Electricity (12%)


Religion statistics for Craig

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 74.40%
Here74.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents47.6%18.6%11.4%10.9%2.9%
Congregations20.4%18.4%18.4%8.2%6.1%
NameChristian Reformed Church in North AmericaLDS (Mormon) ChurchUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAOther
Adherents1.9%1.5%1.4%1.3%2.4%
Congregations2.0%2.0%6.1%4.1%14.3%
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.


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$230
Totals for Government 0$0 7$230



Craig government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $19,000
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000
    All Other: $1,000
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $16,000
    Water Utilities: $10,000
    Health Services - Other: $10,000
    Parks & Recreation: $7,000
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000
    Regular Highways: $5,000
    General - Other: $4,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,000
    Fire Protection: $1,000
    Financial Administration: $1,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $8,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $4,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $4,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $7,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $103,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $12,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $8,000
    General Support: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $17,000
    NEC: $1,000
    Total General Sales: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $0

5.47% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,697 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.47%
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 Woodbury County, IA  1.75% ($37,406 average AGI)
from Sioux County, IA  0.55% ($31,269)
from Union County, SD  0.18% ($34,765)


6.48% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,000 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.48%
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 Woodbury County, IA  1.85% ($31,403 average AGI)
to Sioux County, IA  0.36% ($29,824)
to Polk County, IA  0.29% ($30,429)


Strongest AM radio stations in Craig:
  • KLEM (1410 AM; 1 kW; LE MARS, IA; Owner: POWELL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWSL (1470 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSOU (1090 AM; daytime; 1 kW; SIOUX CENTER, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Craig:
  • KSOU-FM (93.9 FM; SIOUX CENTER, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KDCR (88.5 FM; SIOUX CENTER, IA; Owner: DORDT COLLEGE, INC.)
  • KGLI (95.5 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KWIT (90.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMM. COLLEGE)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KKMA (99.5 FM; LE MARS, IA; Owner: POWELL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUSD (89.7 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: S/DAKOTA BD OF DIR FOR ED. TELECOMUN)
  • KTFC (103.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KSEZ (97.9 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WNAX-FM (104.1 FM; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSFT-FM (107.1 FM; SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KIHK (106.9 FM; ROCK VALLEY, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KVHT (106.3 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: CULHANE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Craig:
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KUSD-TV (Channel 2; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KAUN (Channel 36; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RAPID BROADCASTING COMPANY)



Craig on our top lists:
    • #43 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
    • #63 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"

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