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Davis County

Population in July 2009: 153. Population change since 2000: 0.0%
 

Males: 76  (49.7%)
Females: 77  (50.3%)

Median resident age:  38.8 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 52560


Estimated median household income in 2009: $41,051 (it was $19,375 in 2000)
Floris:

$41,051
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $19,743

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $37,506 (it was $17,800 in 2000)
Floris:

$37,506
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $111,682; Detached houses: $151,105; Mobile homes: $50,082
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  • White alone - 161 (88.0%)
  • Hispanic - 22 (12.0%)

Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Floris: 83.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (17.6%), United States (16.3%), German (13.7%), Swedish (7.2%), Irish (3.9%), Dutch (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/12/1913

Elevation: 680 feet

Land area: 0.48 square miles.

Population density: 316 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Floris:

  • High school or higher: 68.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Floris city:

  • Never married: 9.3%
  • Now married: 63.6%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 17.8%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.3%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in July 2011

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $775 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $213 (1.7%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (69.0 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (170.8 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (250.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Eldon, IA (2.6 miles ), Bloomfield, IA (3.0 miles ), Drakesville, IA (3.0 miles) , Agency, IA (3.0 miles ), Ottumwa, IA (3.3 miles ), Pulaski, IA (3.5 miles ), Batavia, IA (3.6 miles ), Douds, IA (3.6 miles) .

Latitude: 40.86 N, Longitude: 92.33 W

Area code: 641

Floris household income distribution Floris home values distribution

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

8.0%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -19 (-11.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (57%)
  • Manufacturing (30%)
  • Other services, except public administration (8%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (29%)
  • Manufacturing (25%)
  • Retail trade (18%)
  • Accommodation and food services (18%)
  • Health care and social assistance (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (17%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (13%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (13%)
  • Religious workers (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Food processing workers (9%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (38%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (25%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (25%)


Average climate in Floris, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Floris-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 126% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.8 miles away from the Floris city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/20/1959, a category F4 tornado 29.7 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Davis County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Floris:

  • DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; BLOOMFIELD, IA)
  • OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • VAN BUREN COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 22 miles away; KEOSAUQUA, IA)

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Amtrak station near Floris:

  • 12 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 Floris:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 13 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,272)
  • Truman State University (about 49 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,595)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 61 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,087)
  • University of Iowa (about 69 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,313)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 81 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 9,715)
  • Drake University (about 86 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 4,382)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 90 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)

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

Church in Floris: Floris Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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Davis County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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AQI  SO2 Ozone  PM2.5 PM10

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 30.0. This is about average.
City:

30.0
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.574. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.574
U.S.:

2.433
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 8.75. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

8.75
U.S.:

9.59
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.0. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

16.0
U.S.:

22.1


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 15.3%
(17.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  68.9%
Whole state:  67.0%

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

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Floris, IA


Floris compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below 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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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (80%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Utility gas (7%)
  • Wood (3%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Davis County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Davis County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Floris:

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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Davis County:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Davis County:

5.84 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
This county:

9.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.9%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Davis County:

26.7%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.7%
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 7$78
Solid Waste Management 0$0 2$281
Totals for Government 0$0 9$359

Floris government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($45.75)
    All Other: $1,000 ($6.54)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $18,000 ($117.65)
    General - Other: $10,000 ($65.36)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($45.75)
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000 ($6.54)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($6.54)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $4,000 ($26.14)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $1,000 ($6.54)
    General Revenue, NEC: $1,000 ($6.54)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $51,000 ($333.33)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $12,000 ($78.43)
  • Tax - Property: $8,000 ($52.29)
    Public Utilities: $2,000 ($13.07)
    NEC: $1,000 ($6.54)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $5,000 ($32.68)

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 Floris:

  • KBIZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • 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)
  • KLEE (1480 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • 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.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Floris:

  • KRKN (104.3 FM; ELDON, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOJY (106.9 FM; BLOOMFIELD, IA; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIIK-FM (95.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEIDA GROUP, INC.)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • K201CJ (88.1 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
  • K205CA (88.9 FM; OTTUMWA, ETC., IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Floris:

  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; 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)
  • 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)
  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • 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)

Floris fatal accident list:

Oct 30, 2000 10:55 AM, Main St, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: 1
Aug 7, 1993 08:48 AM, 7785, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Nov 25, 1993 11:54 AM, Co Rd J15, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1



FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Maciej Stypik, 26587 135th Street (Lat: 40.863361 Lon: -92.319556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Licensee ID: L01065779
    Registrant: Van Buren Wireless, Inc, 617 First Street, Keosauqua, IA 52565, Phone: (319) 293-3187, Email:
  • Richard D Hofmann, 26587 135th Street (Lat: 40.863361 Lon: -92.319556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Licensee ID: L01065779
    Registrant: Van Buren Wireless, Inc, 617 First Street, Keosauqua, IA 52565, Phone: (319) 293-3187, Email:
  • 1.24 Nm E (Lat: 40.868333 Lon: -92.305833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 102.7 m, Overall height: 103.6 m
    Registrant: 416 E Main, Ottumwa, IA 52501, Phone: (515) 684-5563

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KB0ODF
    Grant Date: 07/15/1994, Expiration Date: 07/15/2004, Cancellation Date: 07/18/2006
    Registrant: Scott A Robertson, Rr 1 Box 4b, Floris, IA 52560



FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: TIERRA II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 25JB , Serial Number: 25, Airworthiness Date: 05/27/1988
    Registrant (Individual): James E Bailey, 16126 Yak Blvd, Floris, IA 52560


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 16
  • Hazardous Condition: 3

Incident types - Floris


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