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Humboldt County

Population in July 2009: 818. Population change since 2000: -10.2%
 

Males: 412  (50.4%)
Females: 406  (49.6%)

Median resident age:  34.3 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50529.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $48,846 (it was $33,977 in 2000)
Dakota City:

$48,846
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $21,938

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $79,542 (it was $67,000 in 2000)
Dakota City:

$79,542
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $75,515; Detached houses: $73,934; In 2-unit structures: $141,636; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $153,749; Mobile homes: $125,795

Median gross rent in 2009: $595.

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Dakota City races chart
  • White alone - 797 (94.2%)
  • Hispanic - 26 (3.1%)
  • Two or more races - 21 (2.5%)
  • Other race alone - 2 (0.2%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Dakota City: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (44.1%), Norwegian (18.9%), Irish (13.5%), Danish (6.8%), United States (6.0%), English (5.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/22/1878

Elevation: 1130 feet

Land area: 0.74 square miles.

Population density: 1112 people per square mile 
 
  (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Dakota City:

  • High school or higher: 86.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Dakota City city:

  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 61.5%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

3 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.3%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Dakota City, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Dakota City to the number of sex offenders is 818 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,032 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $916 (1.3%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (56.1 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (137.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (339.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Humboldt, IA (1.0 miles ), Rutland, IA (2.3 miles) , Badger, IA (2.8 miles ), Thor, IA (2.8 miles) , Hardy, IA (3.1 miles) , Livermore, IA (3.2 miles ), Pioneer, IA (3.3 miles) , Bode, IA (3.3 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $18,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,800
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $70,300
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $124,000
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $70,000

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 42.72 N, Longitude: 94.20 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 515

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

6.1%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -152 (-14.3%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (25%)
  • Construction (15%)
  • Other services, except public administration (10%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Wholesale trade (8%)
  • Health care and social assistance (7%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (39%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Manufacturing (13%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (12%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)

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Average climate in Dakota City, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Dakota City-area historical tornado activity is above Iowa state average. It is 199% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 28.5 miles away from the Dakota City city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/4/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.5 miles away from the city center injured 14 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Humboldt County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Wind: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Dakota City:

  • TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 20 miles away; FORT DODGE, IA)
  • WRIGHT MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 24 miles away; CLARION, IA)
  • VAN DIEST MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 27 miles away; WEBSTER CITY, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Dakota City, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dakota City:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 17 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,064)
  • Buena Vista University (about 52 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,241)
  • Iowa State University (about 56 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 74 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)
  • Drake University (about 83 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 4,382)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 90 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,923)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 98 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 3,189)

Public elementary/middle school in Dakota City:

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Notable locations in Dakota City: Dakota City Access (A), Humboldt County Courthouse (B), Humboldt County Historical Museum (C), Dakota City City Hall (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Dakota City include: Herb Zinnel Park (1), Dakota City River Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Tourist attraction: Humboldt County Museum (905 1st Avenue North).

 
Humboldt 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 Dakota City and their reported violations in the past:

DAKOTA CITY WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 911, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 regular monitoring violations

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 12.1%
(10.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 65.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  71.1%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.7%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Dakota City, IA


Dakota City compared to Iowa state average:

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


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Dakota City travel time to work - commute
Dakota City mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (85%)
  • Electricity (15%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Humboldt County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Humboldt County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Dakota City:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 85.19%
Here85.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchOther
Adherents34.4%26.2%18.7%11.6%9.1%
Congregations44.4%16.7%11.1%11.1%16.7%
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: 2
Humboldt County:

2.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Humboldt County:

8.35 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
This county:

7.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.5%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Humboldt County:

27.9%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.7%
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 8$5,036
Sewerage 1$2,737$32,8440$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$1,683
Water Supply 1$2,737$32,8440$0
Totals for Government 2$5,474$32,8449$6,719

Dakota City government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $59,000 ($72.13)
    Solid Waste Management: $33,000 ($40.34)
    All Other: $5,000 ($6.11)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $119,000 ($145.48)
    Water Utilities: $94,000 ($114.91)
    General - Other: $79,000 ($96.58)
    Sewerage: $55,000 ($67.24)
    Solid Waste Management: $20,000 ($24.45)
    Financial Administration: $18,000 ($22.00)
    Parks & Recreation: $17,000 ($20.78)
    Libraries: $8,000 ($9.78)
    Fire Protection: $8,000 ($9.78)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($6.11)
    Health Services - Other: $2,000 ($2.44)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($2.44)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($1.22)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($1.22)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($9.78)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Libraries: $8,000 ($9.78)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($1.22)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $268,000 ($327.63)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $130,000 ($158.92)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $252,000 ($308.07)
    Other, NEC: $89,000 ($108.80)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $41,000 ($50.12)
    Water Utilities: $16,000 ($19.56)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $5,000 ($6.11)
    General Revenue, NEC: $4,000 ($4.89)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($3.67)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Health - Other: $2,000 ($2.44)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $333,000 ($407.09)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $111,000 ($135.70)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $88,000 ($107.58)
    General Support: $11,000 ($13.45)
  • Tax - Property: $177,000 ($216.38)
    NEC: $2,000 ($2.44)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $105,000 ($128.36)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($15.89)

5.10% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,186 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.10%
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 Webster County, IA  0.90% ($30,029 average AGI)
from Kossuth County, IA  0.44% ($30,647)
from Wright County, IA  0.38% ($26,000)


6.42% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,461 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.42%
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 Webster County, IA  0.94% ($9,054 average AGI)
to Wright County, IA  0.43% ($27,882)
to Pocahontas County, IA  0.33% ($21,462)

Strongest AM radio stations in Dakota City:

  • 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.)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KVFD (1400 AM; 1 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, 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)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dakota City:

  • KHBT (97.7 FM; HUMBOLDT, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KJYL (100.7 FM; EAGLE GROVE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)
  • K206BF (89.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KUEL (92.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KICB (88.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Dakota City:

  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Dakota City fatal accident list:

Sep 26, 1977 09:40 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1



FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KA0ARN, Licensee ID: L01262060
    Grant Date: 11/08/2007, Expiration Date: 12/09/2017, Certifier: Irene Kirkpatrick
    Registrant: Irene Kirkpatrick, 202 6th St. So., Dakota City, IA 50529
  • Call Sign: W0UTD
    Grant Date: 08/31/1994, Expiration Date: 09/28/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/29/2005
    Registrant: Robert S Townsend, 306 5th St N, Dakota City, IA 50529
  • Call Sign: WD0BBE, Licensee ID: L01262056
    Grant Date: 11/08/2007, Expiration Date: 12/09/2017
    Registrant: James W Kirkpatrick Mr, 202 6th St. So., Dakota City, IA 50529
  • Call Sign: WD0BPP
    Grant Date: 03/29/1994, Expiration Date: 03/29/2004, Cancellation Date: 03/30/2006
    Registrant: Marvin F Berhow, 306 S 2nd St Box 505, Dakota City, IA 50529
  • Call Sign: WD0BPR, Licensee ID: L00012669
    Grant Date: 06/03/2008, Expiration Date: 09/01/2018, Certifier: Paul C Anderson
    Registrant: Paul C Anderson, 302 2nd St S, Dakota City, IA 50529-0029



Most common first names in Dakota City, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert671.7 years
William576.8 years
Margaret575.6 years
Anna384.6 years
Carl382.0 years
Dorothy379.6 years
Hazel378.0 years
Lloyd380.3 years
Lucille379.1 years
Raymond382.6 years
Most common last names in Dakota City, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Schulze566.8 years
Hawkins475.0 years
Anderson481.7 years
Collins478.3 years
Pollock489.8 years
Martin482.2 years
Sawyer486.7 years
Hansen381.6 years
Christensen371.7 years
Davis377.0 years

Dakota City on our top lists:

  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Machinery"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Office supplies and stationery stores"
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"

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