According to our research of Iowa and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Craig, Iowa as of December 21, 2012. The ratio of number of residents in Craig to the number of sex offenders is 95 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%)
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)
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Brunsville, IA (2.5 miles)
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Maurice, IA (2.9 miles ),
Le Mars, IA (3.2 miles ),
Chatsworth, IA (3.2 miles)
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Hawarden, IA (3.4 miles ),
Merrill, IA (3.5 miles ).
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 peopleand causedbetween $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 causedbetween $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).
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)
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:
2.4 people
Percentage of family households:
This city:
70.3%
Whole state:
66.4%
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.
Religion statistics for Craig (based on Plymouth County data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 74.40%
Here
74.4%
USA
50.2%
Adherents
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
Name
Catholic Church
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
United Methodist Church
Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents
47.6%
18.6%
11.4%
10.9%
2.9%
Congregations
20.4%
18.4%
18.4%
8.2%
6.1%
Name
Christian Reformed Church in North America
LDS (Mormon) Church
United Church of Christ
American Baptist Churches in the USA
Other
Adherents
1.9%
1.5%
1.4%
1.3%
2.4%
Congregations
2.0%
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 ($213.48)
Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($67.42)
All Other: $1,000 ($11.24)
Current Operations - Sewerage: $16,000 ($179.78)
Water Utilities: $10,000 ($112.36)
Health Services - Other: $10,000 ($112.36)
Parks & Recreation: $7,000 ($78.65)
Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($67.42)
Regular Highways: $5,000 ($56.18)
General - Other: $4,000 ($44.94)
Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($11.24)
Fire Protection: $1,000 ($11.24)
Financial Administration: $1,000 ($11.24)
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $8,000 ($89.89)
Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $4,000 ($44.94)
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $4,000 ($44.94)
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $7,000 ($78.65)
Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($22.47)
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $103,000 ($1157.30)
Revenue - Water Utilities: $12,000 ($134.83)
State Intergovernmental - Highways: $8,000 ($89.89)
General Support: $2,000 ($22.47)
Tax - Property: $17,000 ($191.01)
NEC: $1,000 ($11.24)
Total General Sales: $1,000 ($11.24)
Total Salaries & Wages: $2,000 ($22.47)
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:
