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Clayton County

Population in July 2007: 83.
Males: 44  (53.4%)
Females: 39  (46.6%)

Median resident age:  35.0 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 52044


Estimated median household income in 2009: $32,912 (it was $24,375 in 2000)
Elkport:

$32,912
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $10,797

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $49,763 (it was $35,600 in 2000)
Elkport:

$49,763
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $45,495; Detached houses: $52,370; Mobile homes: $24,009
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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Elkport: 82.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (37.5%), French (14.8%), United States (13.6%), Irish (12.5%), Portuguese (5.7%), English (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/24/1896

Elevation: 680 feet

Land area: 0.19 square miles.

Population density: 443 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Elkport:

  • High school or higher: 66.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Elkport city:

  • Never married: 12.8%
  • Now married: 53.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 14.9%
  • Divorced: 19.1%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Elkport, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Elkport to the number of sex offenders is 83 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $-1 (100.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $-1 (100.0%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dubuque, IA (34.1 miles , pop. 57,686).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (98.0 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (194.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Garber, IA (0.8 miles) , Littleport, IA (2.2 miles) , Osterdock, IA (2.4 miles) , Colesburg, IA (2.8 miles ), Garnavillo, IA (3.0 miles ), Edgewood, IA (3.0 miles ), Guttenberg, IA (3.1 miles ), Elkader, IA (3.2 miles ).

Latitude: 42.74 N, Longitude: 91.28 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 563

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

9.7%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (75%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (25%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Retail trade (0%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (0%)
  • Public administration (69%)
  • Wholesale trade (31%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Retail trade (0%)


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Tornado activity:

Elkport-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 159% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 30.1 miles away from the Elkport city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/13/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.9 miles away from the city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Clayton County (17) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 4, Floods: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Elkport:

  • GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 9 miles away; GUTTENBERG, IA)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; ELKADER, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DYERSVILLE (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; DYERSVILLE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elkport:

  • Upper Iowa University (about 28 miles; Fayette, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,144)
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 40 miles; Platteville, WI; FT enrollment: 6,352)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 43 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • Luther College (about 48 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,470)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 58 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 3,189)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 61 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 9,715)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 63 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,923)

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Church in Elkport: Immanuel Hope Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Clayton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 15.0. This is significantly better than average.
City:

15.0
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 16.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

16.1
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2008 was 10.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.3
U.S.:

10.6


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 0.0%

Average household size:
This city:  2.7 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  75.8%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  12.1%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Elkport compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below 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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Banks with branches in Elkport (2011 data):

  • Farmers Savings Bank: Elkport Branch at County Roads X3c And C7x, branch established on 03/20/1995. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $12.6 mil, Deposits: $10.9 mil, headquarters in Colesburg, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Marjon Bancorporation, Inc.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (86%)
  • Electricity (9%)
  • Wood (6%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Clayton County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Clayton County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Elkport:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 81.82%
Here81.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of ChristOther
Adherents40.1%39.5%10.4%5.2%4.9%
Congregations44.4%20.0%13.3%4.4%17.8%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Clayton County:

3.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Clayton County:

7.36 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
This county:

13.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Clayton County:

28.4%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.5%
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 5$401
Totals for Government 0$0 5$401

Elkport government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($48.19)
  • Construction - General: $1,000 ($12.05)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $8,000 ($96.39)
    General - Other: $8,000 ($96.39)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($48.19)
    Fire Protection: $2,000 ($24.10)
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000 ($12.05)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($12.05)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $11,000 ($132.53)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000 ($84.34)
    General Support: $1,000 ($12.05)
  • Tax - Property: $6,000 ($72.29)
    Total General Sales: $5,000 ($60.24)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,000 ($12.05)

5.02% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,938 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.02%
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 Crawford County, WI  0.49% ($28,686 average AGI)
from Fayette County, IA  0.47% ($27,455)
from Allamakee County, IA  0.41% ($20,690)


5.68% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,331 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.68%
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 Dubuque County, IA  0.62% ($33,659 average AGI)
to Crawford County, WI  0.53% ($22,079)
to Linn County, IA  0.43% ($34,323)

Strongest AM radio stations in Elkport:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KADR (1400 AM; 1 kW; ELKADER, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDTH (1370 AM; 5 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WPRE (980 AM; 1 kW; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elkport:

  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCTN (100.1 FM; GARNAVILLO, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KATF (92.9 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WQPC (94.3 FM; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KMCH (94.7 FM; MANCHESTER, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KDST (99.3 FM; DYERSVILLE, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Elkport:

  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • W22CI (Channel 22; BLOOMINGTON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KFXB (Channel 40; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: DUBUQUE TV LTD. PARTNERSHIP)

Elkport fatal accident list:

Apr 10, 1992 04:20 AM, 1780, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 4

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