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Wright County

Population in July 2009: 28. Population change since 2000: -6.7%
 

Males: 12  (43.3%)
Females: 16  (56.7%)

Median resident age:  54.5 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 50101


Estimated median household income in 2009: $31,870 (it was $30,625 in 2000)
Galt:

$31,870
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $32,669

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $35,610 (it was $35,600 in 2000)
Galt:

$35,610
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $77,198; Detached houses: $77,198

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Galt: 80.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (50.0%), German (33.3%), Norwegian (20.0%), Danish (6.7%), United States (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/2/1913

Elevation: 1212 feet

Land area: 0.54 square miles.

Population density: 52 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Galt:

  • High school or higher: 76.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Galt city:

  • Never married: 10.7%
  • Now married: 82.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.1%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
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: $650 (0.7%)
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+: Ames, IA (46.1 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (158.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (308.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Rowan, IA (2.1 miles ), Dows, IA (2.4 miles ), Clarion, IA (2.6 miles ), Alexander, IA (3.2 miles) , Belmond, IA (3.3 miles ), Popejoy, IA (3.4 miles) , Coulter, IA (3.5 miles ), Latimer, IA (3.6 miles ).

Latitude: 42.69 N, Longitude: 93.61 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Galt household income distribution Galt home values distribution

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

8.1%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -13 (-30.2%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (29%)
  • Wholesale trade (29%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (29%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (14%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Retail trade (100%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (0%)


Average climate in Galt, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Galt-area historical tornado activity is above Iowa state average. It is 217% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 7.7 miles away from the Galt city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 tornado 25.2 miles away from the city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wright County (12) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Wind: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 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 Galt:

  • WRIGHT MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 8 miles away; CLARION, IA)
  • BELMOND MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; BELMOND, IA)
  • FRANKLIN GENERAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 20 miles away; HAMPTON, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Galt, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Galt:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 34 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,064)
  • Iowa State University (about 47 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 60 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,923)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 66 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 68 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 3,189)
  • Drake University (about 76 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 4,382)
  • Buena Vista University (about 82 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,241)

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Wright 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 2009 was 34.2. This is about average.
City:

34.2
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 10.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.5
U.S.:

9.6

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

GALT MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY (Address: 203 3RD ST , Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-14-2006), St Formal NOV issued (APR-14-2006), St Public Notif received (JUN-26-2006)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-12-2005), St Public Notif requested (SEP-12-2005), St Public Notif received (SEP-21-2005), St Compliance achieved (APR-14-2006)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between APR-2002 and JUN-2002, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 & -228). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (MAY-17-2002), St Public Notif requested (MAY-17-2002), St Compliance achieved (DEC-01-2003)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JUL-1996 and JUN-2000, Contaminant: Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon & U. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-03-2000), St Public Notif requested (JUL-03-2000), St Public Notif received (JUL-27-2000), St BCA signed (OCT-30-2001), St Compliance achieved (DEC-01-2003)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JUL-1996 and JUN-2000, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 & -228). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-03-2000), St Public Notif requested (JUL-03-2000), St Public Notif received (JUL-27-2000), St BCA signed (OCT-30-2001), St Compliance achieved (DEC-01-2003)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2002 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-23-2002), St Public Notif requested (JUL-23-2002)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 7 regular monitoring violations

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 0.0%

Average household size:
This city:  2.0 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  80.0%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Galt compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly 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 (%)


Galt travel time to work - commute
Galt mode of transportation to work chart


2004 Presidential Election results in Wright County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Wright County Iowa:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Galt:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 78.44%
Here78.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents30.6%21.1%20.7%7.8%3.9%
Congregations21.4%16.7%7.1%9.5%7.1%
NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristReformed Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchEvangelical Free Church of AmericaOther
Adherents3.5%2.2%2.1%1.7%6.6%
Congregations4.8%4.8%7.1%4.8%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: 6
Wright County:

4.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Wright County:

9.22 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
This county:

9.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.9%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Wright County:

26.5%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.3%
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$111
Water Supply 0$0 1$250
Totals for Government 0$0 8$361

Galt government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($35.71)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $3,000 ($107.14)
    Water Utilities: $2,000 ($71.43)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($35.71)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($35.71)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($35.71)
    Fire Protection: $1,000 ($35.71)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($35.71)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $34,000 ($1214.29)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $2,000 ($71.43)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($71.43)
  • Tax - Property: $6,000 ($214.29)
    Public Utilities: $1,000 ($35.71)
    Total General Sales: $1,000 ($35.71)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $4,000 ($142.86)

5.41% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,184 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.41%
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 Hamilton County, IA  0.50% ($28,040 average AGI)
from Hancock County, IA  0.42% ($74,429)
from Webster County, IA  0.42% ($26,476)


7.07% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,011 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.07%
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 Hamilton County, IA  0.61% ($37,548 average AGI)
to Cerro Gordo County, IA  0.53% ($20,407)
to Hancock County, IA  0.43% ($23,909)

Strongest AM radio stations in Galt:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Galt:

  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KQWC-FM (95.7 FM; WEBSTER CITY, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KIOW (107.3 FM; FOREST CITY, IA; Owner: PILOT KNOB BROADCASTING)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KJYL (100.7 FM; EAGLE GROVE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLMJ (104.9 FM; HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Galt:

  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K25FA (Channel 25; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K47EK (Channel 47; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K49DZ (Channel 49; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K55GV (Channel 55; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K57GN (Channel 57; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K61GF (Channel 61; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • K19DX (Channel 19; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K27EW (Channel 27; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K33ED (Channel 33; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K51EP (Channel 51; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K53FD (Channel 53; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K59FM (Channel 59; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K69GZ (Channel 69; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Willemssen, 2730 260 Th Street (Lat: 42.672972 Lon: -93.636222), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 58.9 m, Call Sign: WPYB212
    Assigned Frequencies: 6165.72 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6063.80 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/14/2003, Expiration Date: 07/14/2013, Certifier: Allan J Becker
    Registrant: Utility Telecom Consulting Group, 1554 St. Paul St., Denver, CO 80206, Phone: (303) 840-2878, Fax: (303) 840-1129, Email:



FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: YKS-7 (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 123 mph), Engine: JACOBS L4 /R755-7 (245 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 17468 , Serial Number: 4608, Year manufactured: 1937, Airworthiness Date: 05/26/1955
    Registrant (Co-Owned): D C Hill, Rfd 1, Galt, IA 50101, Other Owners: G B Blackman
  • Aircraft: 415-D (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 99760 , Serial Number: 2383, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 12/17/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Gerald B Blackman, 2558 280th St, Galt, IA 50101

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