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Plymouth County

Population in July 2009: 95. Population change since 2000: -6.9%
 

Males: 51  (53.9%)
Females: 44  (46.1%)

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

Zip code: 51017


Estimated median household income in 2009: $48,117 (it was $32,917 in 2000)
Craig:

$48,117
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $15,955

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $57,207 (it was $45,000 in 2000)
Craig:

$57,207
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $53,131; Detached houses: $53,131

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Craig: 83.2 (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: 1012 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 (commute): 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 2 registered sex offenders living in Craig, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Craig to the number of sex offenders is 48 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $590 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $700 (2.2%)

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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

Craig household income distribution Craig home values distribution

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

5.1%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


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

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (52%)
  • Utilities (23%)
  • Retail trade (16%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (3%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Educational services (64%)
  • Manufacturing (9%)
  • Wholesale trade (9%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)


Average climate in Craig, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

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

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 (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 F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.9 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

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 the city 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 Craig center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Plymouth County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storm: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Craig:

  • FLOYD VALLEY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; LE MARS, IA)
  • HAWARDEN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; HAWARDEN, IA)
  • SIOUX CENTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; SIOUX CENTER, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Craig:

  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 29 miles; Sioux City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,536)
  • University of South Dakota (about 33 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 5,598)
  • Wayne State College (about 58 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 2,780)
  • Buena Vista University (about 59 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,241)
  • Northeast Community College (about 81 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • South Dakota State University (about 101 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 9,084)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 111 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 3,064)

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Plymouth County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  CO  SO2 NO2 Ozone  PM10 PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 27.4. This is about average.
City:

27.4
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.187. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.187
U.S.:

2.433
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.65. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.65
U.S.:

9.39
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 25.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

25.9
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 17.5. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 22.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

17.5
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 8.05. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

8.05
U.S.:

9.59


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 2.0%

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

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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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (66%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (22%)
  • Electricity (12%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Plymouth County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Plymouth County Iowa:
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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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Here:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

4.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
Plymouth County:

9.45 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.2%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.3%
State:

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

16.6%
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$230
Totals for Government 0$0 7$230

Craig government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $19,000 ($200.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($63.16)
    All Other: $1,000 ($10.53)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $16,000 ($168.42)
    Water Utilities: $10,000 ($105.26)
    Health Services - Other: $10,000 ($105.26)
    Parks & Recreation: $7,000 ($73.68)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($63.16)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($52.63)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($42.11)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($10.53)
    Fire Protection: $1,000 ($10.53)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($10.53)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $8,000 ($84.21)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $4,000 ($42.11)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $4,000 ($42.11)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $7,000 ($73.68)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($21.05)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $103,000 ($1084.21)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $12,000 ($126.32)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $8,000 ($84.21)
    General Support: $2,000 ($21.05)
  • Tax - Property: $17,000 ($178.95)
    NEC: $1,000 ($10.53)
    Total General Sales: $1,000 ($10.53)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,000 ($21.05)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $0 ($0.00)

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)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Craig)

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