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Davis County

Population in July 2008: 217. Population change since 2000: +17.3%
 

Males: 102  (47.0%)
Females: 115  (53.0%)

Median resident age:  39.5 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 52552


Estimated median household income in 2008: $35,872 (it was $26,875 in 2000)
Drakesville:  $35,872
Iowa:  $48,980

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $18,460

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $44,956 (it was $29,300 in 2000)
Drakesville:  $44,956
Iowa:  $120,700

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $49,327; Detached houses: $52,772; In 2-unit structures: $30,785; Mobile homes: $14,286
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Races in Drakesville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.7%)
  • Two or more races (3.2%)
  • Hispanic (2.7%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)
  • Black (0.5%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Drakesville: 71.2 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (13.5%), German (9.2%), United States (6.5%), Irish (4.3%), Scottish (2.7%), Scotch-Irish (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/5/1866

Elevation: 880 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 876 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Drakesville

  • High school or higher: 79.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
  • Unemployed: 8.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Drakesville city

  • Never married: 12.9%
  • Now married: 57.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 21.8%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.1%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in May 2009.

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

Drakesville:  1.5% ($425)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (77.4 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (162.2 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (259.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Bloomfield, IA (2.2 miles ), Floris, IA (3.0 miles) , Unionville, IA (3.4 miles) , Moulton, IA (3.6 miles ), Pulaski, IA (3.6 miles ), Udell, IA (3.7 miles) , Blakesburg, IA (3.7 miles ), Ottumwa, IA (3.9 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 40.80 N, Longitude: 92.48 W

Area code: 641

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Population change in the 1990s: -1 (-0.5%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (19%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Food (9%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Machinery (6%)
  • Recyclable material merchant wholesalers (6%)
  • Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (17%)
  • Social assistance (17%)
  • Food (14%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (9%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (13%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (13%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (13%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (9%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Child care workers (17%)
  • Cashiers (11%)
  • Registered nurses (9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (9%)
  • Food processing workers (9%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)



Average climate in Drakesville, Iowa

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Drakesville-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 99% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/24/1967, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.5 miles away from the Drakesville city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/20/1959, a category 4 tornado 22.5 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Drakesville:
  • DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 6 miles; BLOOMFIELD, IA)
  • OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (about 16 miles; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-CENTERVILLE (about 22 miles; CENTERVILLE, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Drakesville, IA

Amtrak station near Drakesville:
  • 16 miles: OTTUMWA (210 W. MAIN ST.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Drakesville:
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 16 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,744)
  • TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 43 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,922)
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 77 miles; LAMONI, IA; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 81 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 24,766)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 87 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 87 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 99 miles; MACOMB, IL; FT enrollment: 11,096)

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Church in Drakesville: United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  59.0%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.8%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  11.6%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  0.7%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Drakesville, IA



Drakesville compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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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Drakesville travel time to work


Drakesville mode of transportation to work chart



2004 Presidential Election results in Davis County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (71%)
  • Electricity (14%)
  • Wood (9%)
  • Utility gas (6%)


Religion statistics for Drakesville

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 41.63%
Here41.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Old Order AmishGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents29.2%28.1%13.6%6.5%4.9%
Congregations20.8%8.3%29.2%8.3%4.2%
NameMennonite Church USA Inc. Apostolic Christian Church of AmericaEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPentecostal Church of GodOther
Adherents4.4%3.2%3.2%2.0%4.9%
Congregations4.2%4.2%4.2%4.2%12.5%
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$122
Firefighters 0$0 1$50
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$125
Totals for Government 0$0 10$297



Drakesville government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $10,000
    Parks & Recreation: $4,000
    All Other: $1,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $17,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $13,000
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000
    Parks & Recreation: $9,000
    Fire Protection: $5,000
    General - Other: $4,000
    General Public Buildings: $2,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $4,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $103,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $15,000
    General Support: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $18,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $5,000

5.25% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,863 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.25%
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 Wapello County, IA  1.34% ($26,128 average AGI)
from Appanoose County, IA  0.52% ($18,933)


5.51% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,137 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.51%
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 Wapello County, IA  2.02% ($39,424 average AGI)


Strongest AM radio stations in Drakesville:
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBIZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLEE (1480 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCOG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KCOG, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Drakesville:
  • KOJY (106.9 FM; BLOOMFIELD, IA; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRKN (104.3 FM; ELDON, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KIIK-FM (95.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEIDA GROUP, INC.)
  • K201CJ (88.1 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Drakesville:
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K31ED (Channel 31; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FC (Channel 53; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K58ER (Channel 58; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • K23CI (Channel 23; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K25DE (Channel 25; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K27CV (Channel 27; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K42AM (Channel 42; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • K54AF (Channel 54; KEOSAUQUA, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Richard D Hofmann, West Of Drakesville, Type: Tower, Structure height: 94 m, Overall height: 94 m, , Licensee ID: L01065779
    Registrant: Van Buren Telephone Co., Inc., 617 First Street, Keosauqua, IA 52565, Phone: (319) 293-3187, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: WA0LDN, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01348170
    Grant Date: 12/05/2007, Expiration Date: 01/08/2018, Certifier: Donald M Rysdam
    Registrant: Donald M Rysdam, Rr 1 Box 92a, Drakesville, IA 52552
  • Call Sign: KC0SVC, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00895718
    Grant Date: 07/22/2004, Expiration Date: 07/22/2014, Certifier: Hal E Neal
    Registrant: Hal E Neal, 13395 Jewell Ave, Drakesville, IA 52552
  • Call Sign: KC0TDK, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00922202
    Grant Date: 09/27/2004, Expiration Date: 09/27/2014, Certifier: Rosetta C Neal
    Registrant: Rosetta C Neal, 13995 Jewel Ave, Drakesville, IA 52552


FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1
  • CLARK PAUL F DBA, 16883 Grape Ave, Drakesville, IA 52552
    Certificate: D000370 (Individual), Certificate Issue Date: 01/13/2009, Expiration Date: 01/12/2010

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: BEECH 35 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 267CF , Serial Number: D-668, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 07/29/1957
    Registrant (Individual): Paul F Dba Clark, 16883 Grape Ave, Drakesville, IA 52552, Other Owners: Farm Aircraft Sales Clark
  • Aircraft: GROOMS N/GROOMS R QCKSLVR SPRNT II (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 6232L , Serial Number: 99310
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, Rr 1, Drakesville, IA 52552
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/22/1988
  • Aircraft: M-SQUARED SPRINT 1000 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Amphibian, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582 (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 7420C , Serial Number: 3096, Year manufactured: 2001, Airworthiness Date: 12/02/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Nick L Grooms, 17229 15th St, Drakesville, IA 52552
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 08/08/2002, Exported to: Germany


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 4
  • Service Call: 1


Drakesville on our top lists:
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Other healthcare support occupations"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Music stores"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Recyclable material merchant wholesalers"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Therapists"
  • #66 (52552) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of European first ancestries"

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