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Tama County

Population in July 2007: 234. Population change since 2000: -4.1%
 

Males: 122  (52.2%)
Females: 112  (47.8%)

Median resident age:  29.7 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 52225.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $49,466 (it was $38,594 in 2000)
Elberon:  $49,466
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $74,095 (it was $50,000 in 2000)
Elberon:  $74,095
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $79,778; Detached houses: $80,030; Mobile homes: $47,857
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Races in Elberon:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.7%)
  • Hispanic (4.5%)
  • Other race (2.4%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Elberon: 74.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (38.8%), Czech (15.1%), Irish (8.6%), United States (7.8%), Dutch (2.9%), English (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/28/1893

Land area: 0.66 square miles.

Population density: 357 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Elberon

  • High school or higher: 88.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Elberon city

  • Never married: 28.4%
  • Now married: 56.0%
  • Separated: 4.3%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 5.7%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%



According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Elberon, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Elberon to the number of sex offenders is 234 to 1.

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

Elberon:  0.5% ($261)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cedar Rapids, IA (33.4 miles , pop. 120,758).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (166.3 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (238.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Vining, IA (1.9 miles) , Keystone, IA (2.5 miles ), Clutier, IA (2.6 miles ), Chelsea, IA (2.7 miles ), Belle Plaine, IA (2.8 miles ), Luzerne, IA (3.1 miles) , Dysart, IA (3.4 miles ), Van Horne, IA (3.4 miles ).

Latitude: 42.01 N, Longitude: 92.32 W

Area code: 319

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Population change in the 1990s: +42 (+20.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Repair and maintenance (11%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (9%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (7%)
  • Utilities (7%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (24%)
  • Transportation equipment (10%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (4%)
  • Machinery (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Construction laborers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (14%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)



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Elberon-area historical tornado activity is above Iowa state average. It is 188% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/12/1974, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.0 miles away from the Elberon city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/26/1965, a category 4 tornado 20.3 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 17 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Elberon:
  • VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; VINTON, IA)
  • MARENGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; MARENGO, IA)
  • GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 28 miles; GRINNELL, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elberon:
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 33 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Full-time enrollment: 12,524)
  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; WATERLOO, IA; FT enrollment: 3,292)
  • KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 34 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; FT enrollment: 7,991)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 44 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 24,766)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 60 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY (about 67 miles; FAYETTE, IA; FT enrollment: 3,173)
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 69 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; FT enrollment: 2,744)
Library in Elberon:
  • ELBERON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $5,517; Location: 106 MAIN ST.; 7,063 books; 62 audio materials; 192 video materials; 16 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Elberon: Elberon City Hall (A), Elberon Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Elberon and their reported violations in the past:

ELBERON WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 245, Purch_groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-21-1997), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-21-1997), St Compliance achieved (JAN-05-1998)

Average household size:
This city:  2.8 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  73.6%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  8.0%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  15.5%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  0.5%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Elberon, IA



Elberon 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 significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Elberon travel time to work


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2004 Presidential Election results in Tama County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (69%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (15%)
  • Wood (13%)
  • Utility gas (3%)


Religon statistics for Elberon

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Church of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents32.8%31.6%13.7%10.6%4.9%
Congregations20.5%23.1%7.7%10.3%7.7%
NameAssemblies of GodLutheran ChurchChristian and Missionary AllianceChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other religions
Adherents1.5%1.4%1.3%1.0%1.3%
Congregations7.7%2.6%5.1%2.6%12.8%
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 1$339
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$363
Water Supply 0$0 1$699
Local Libraries 0$0 1$560
Totals for Government 0$0 4$1,961



Elberon government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $16,000
    All Other: $11,000
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $34,000
    Regular Highways: $30,000
    Water Utilities: $25,000
    Health Services - Other: $15,000
    Parks & Recreation: $10,000
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000
    Fire Protection: $6,000
    General - Other: $3,000
    Central Staff Services: $2,000
    Financial Administration: $2,000
    Libraries: $2,000
    Police Protection: $1,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $1,000
    Police Protection: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $6,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $17,000
    Interest Earnings: $5,000
    Rents: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $158,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $27,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $20,000
    General Support: $1,000
  • Tax - Property: $25,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $11,000

5.52% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,215 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.52%
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 Marshall County, IA  1.06% ($36,027 average AGI)
from Black Hawk County, IA  0.75% ($43,577)
from Benton County, IA  0.42% ($34,931)


6.09% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,623 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.09%
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 Marshall County, IA  1.32% ($30,000 average AGI)
to Black Hawk County, IA  0.91% ($49,587)
to Benton County, IA  0.34% ($30,333)


Strongest AM radio stations in Elberon:
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elberon:
  • KZAT-FM (95.5 FM; BELLE PLAINE, IA; Owner: CAMRORY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KRTI (106.7 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KHKE (89.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)

TV broadcast stations around Elberon:
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Janean K Amundson, 404 1st St, Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 53.3 m
    Registrant: Iowa Wireless Services, 11358 Aurora, Urbandale, IA 50322, Phone: (515) 258-7000, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Repeater, 204 1st Avenue, Type: Tank, Structure height: 32 m, Overall height: 38 m, Call Sign: WPZB403
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.880 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/18/2003, Expiration Date: 12/18/2013, Certifier: Richard Prusha
    Registrant: Graybill Communications, 98 Emmons St., Hiawatha, IA 52233, Phone: (319) 393-5456, Fax: (319) 393-5458, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: KC0EID, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00918419
    Grant Date: 10/20/1998, Expiration Date: 10/20/2008, Cancelation Date: 11/19/2004
    Registrant: Sharon K Gillespie, 408 2nd St, Elberon, IA 52225-0064
  • Call Sign: WA0AFY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00239753
    Grant Date: 05/04/1998, Expiration Date: 01/24/2007, Cancelation Date: 12/13/2003
    Registrant: Larry R Gillespie, Elberon, IA 52225-0064
  • Call Sign: WA0AFY, Previous Call Sign: KC0EID, Licensee ID: L00918419
    Grant Date: 11/19/2004, Expiration Date: 11/19/2014, Certifier: Sharon K Gillespie
    Registrant: Sharon K Gillespie, 408 2nd St, Elberon, IA 52225-0064


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