Gillett Grove, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 33 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -40.0%
 
Males: 18  (56.4%)
Females: 15  (43.6%)
Median resident age:

63.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51341, 51366.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $-657,380,510 (it was $21,429 in 2000)
Gillett Grove $-657,380,510
IA $69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,483 (it was $12,337 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $67,403 (it was $18,100 in 2000)
Gillett Grove:

$67,403
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $58,245; detached houses: $57,876
March 2022 cost of living index in Gillett Grove: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.6%
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  • Races in Gillett Grove, IA (2022)
    • 3282.1%White alone
    • 615.4%Hispanic
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Ancestries: German (100.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/29/1974

Elevation: 1300 feet

Land area: 0.19 square miles.

Population density: 175 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.1% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (77.7 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (131.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (384.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Webb, IA (2.2 miles),
Greenville, IA (2.3 miles),
Rossie, IA (2.8 miles),
Dickens, IA (2.8 miles ),
Sioux Rapids, IA (3.2 miles ),
Ayrshire, IA (3.2 miles ),
Ruthven, IA (3.3 miles ),
Spencer, IA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 43.01 N, Longitude: 95.04 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Gillett Grove, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Gillett Grove, IA in 2022

Gillett Grove satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Gillett Grove, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 99.6. This is worse than average.

City:

99.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 19.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.84. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.84
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Gillett Grove-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 75% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.0 miles away from the Gillett Grove city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/11/2004, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.0 miles away from the city center caused $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gillett Grove-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 172% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 190.2 miles away from Gillett Grove center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 234.1 miles away from Gillett Grove center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 196.3 miles away from Gillett Grove center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 466.7 miles away from Gillett Grove center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 194.2 miles away from Gillett Grove center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 180.8 miles away from Gillett Grove center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Clay County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Gillett Grove:

  • SIOUX CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SIOUX RAPIDS, IA)
  • RUTHVEN COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; RUTHVEN, IA)
  • COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; SPENCER, IA)
  • SPENCER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; SPENCER, IA)
  • LONGHOUSE-NORTHSHIRE, LTD (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SPENCER, IA)
  • LAURENS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; LAURENS, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gillett Grove:

  • Buena Vista University (about 28 miles; Storm Lake, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 29 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 56 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 77 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 95 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • South Central College (about 95 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 96 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Gillett Grove City Hall (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Clay County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

50.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

16.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Gillett Grove:

Marital status in Gillett Grove, IA
  • Never married: 10.1%
  • Now married: 13.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.3%
  • Divorced: 73.0%

For population 25 years and over in Gillett Grove:

  • High school or higher: 83.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 43.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.3
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gillett Grove, IA (based on Clay County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,97619
Evangelical Protestant3,07913
Catholic2,4852
Other3302
None4,797-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Clay County:

1.80 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Clay County:

5.39 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Here:

8.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.5%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.7%
State:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
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 6$2,657
Financial Administration 0$0 1$306
Totals for Government 0$0 7$2,963

Gillett Grove government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $6,000 ($181.82)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($90.91)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($60.61)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($60.61)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($60.61)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($30.30)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,000 ($121.21)

Gillett Grove government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($60.61)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $2,000 ($60.61)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000 ($90.91)
  • Tax - Property: $7,000 ($212.12)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $7,000 ($212.12)

Gillett Grove government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $61,000 ($1848.48)

Strongest AM radio stations in Gillett Grove:

  • KICD (1240 AM; 1 kW; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • 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.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gillett Grove:

  • KTFG (102.9 FM; SIOUX RAPIDS, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLLT (104.9 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KICD-FM (107.7 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KOJI (90.7 FM; OKOBOJI, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KUOO (103.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KUQQ (102.1 FM; MILFORD, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KAYL-FM (101.7 FM; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Gillett Grove:

  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K55FL (Channel 55; SPENCER, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K47FZ (Channel 47; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)

Gillett Grove fatal accident list:

Jun 30, 2007 02:55 AM, 280th Ave, Railway St, Lat: 43.018658, Lon: -95.039369, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 19.2mTotal length
  • 1,520Total average daily traffic
  • 1,520Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Gillett Grove, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Gillett Grove, IA
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gillett Grove, IA
  • 64.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.1%Utility gas
  • 7.1%Other fuel


Gillett Grove compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
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