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Dubuque County

Population in July 2009: 75. Population change since 2000: +2.7%
 

Males: 36  (49.3%)
Females: 39  (50.7%)

Median resident age:  33.5 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 52039


Estimated median household income in 2009: $61,924 (it was $56,250 in 2000)
Graf:

$61,924
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $22,742

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $117,288 (it was $95,000 in 2000)
Graf:

$117,288
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $101,202; Detached houses: $104,605; In 2-unit structures: $60,362

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Graf: 81.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (126.0%), Irish (30.1%), Arab (20.5%), Swiss (17.8%), English (4.1%), Dutch (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/30/1933

Land area: 0.14 square miles.

Population density: 536 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Graf:

  • High school or higher: 78.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Graf city:

  • Never married: 15.9%
  • Now married: 76.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

4 residents are foreign born (5.5% Africa).

This city:  5.5%
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: $1,111 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $900 (1.2%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dubuque, IA (9.5 miles , pop. 57,686).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (85.0 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (169.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Centralia, IA (1.6 miles) , Peosta, IA (1.9 miles ), Epworth, IA (2.1 miles ), Bankston, IA (2.1 miles) , Asbury, IA (2.4 miles ), Rickardsville, IA (2.5 miles) , Durango, IA (2.6 miles) , Farley, IA (2.8 miles ).

Latitude: 42.49 N, Longitude: 90.87 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 563

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

6.6%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -19 (-20.7%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (34%)
  • Retail trade (24%)
  • Construction (17%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (10%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Health care and social assistance (27%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Other services, except public administration (15%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Manufacturing (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)


Average climate in Graf, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Graf-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 162% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.3 miles away from the Graf city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 tornado 32.6 miles away from the city center injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Graf-area historical earthquake activity is below Iowa state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/2/1999 at 16:17:29, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 91.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dubuque County (15) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 4, Floods: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Graf:

  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DUBUQUE (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 3 miles away; DUBUQUE, IA)
  • THE FINLEY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 3 miles away; DUBUQUE, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DYERSVILLE (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; DYERSVILLE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Graf:

  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 26 miles; Platteville, WI; Full-time enrollment: 6,352)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 53 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 3,144)
  • Ashford University (about 57 miles; Clinton, IA; FT enrollment: 46,717)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 57 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 9,715)
  • Kaplan University (about 67 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 8,162)
  • University of Iowa (about 67 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,313)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 68 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 2,699)

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Dubuque 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 36.3. This is about average.
City:

36.3
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 11.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

11.4
U.S.:

9.6


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 0.0%

Average household size:
This city:  3.2 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  95.7%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.3%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 4.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Graf compared to Iowa state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (74%)
  • Wood (15%)
  • Electricity (7%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Dubuque County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Dubuque County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Graf:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 78.29%
Here78.3%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents82.9%5.0%3.0%2.2%1.9%
Congregations41.7%9.7%9.7%4.2%5.6%
NameUnited Church of ChristSalvation ArmyLDS (Mormon) ChurchEpiscopal ChurchOther
Adherents1.8%0.7%0.6%0.4%1.5%
Congregations6.9%1.4%1.4%1.4%18.1%
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: 11
This county:

1.19 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Dubuque County:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Dubuque County:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 49
This county:

5.31 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 90
Dubuque County:

9.75 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.2%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.3%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Dubuque County:

12.7%
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 1$125
Totals for Government 0$0 1$125

Graf government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($26.67)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $11,000 ($146.67)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($26.67)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($26.67)
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000 ($26.67)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($26.67)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($13.33)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($13.33)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $25,000 ($333.33)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($66.67)
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $9,000 ($120.00)
    Property: $4,000 ($53.33)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $4,000 ($53.33)

4.62% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,602 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.62%
Iowa average:

6.30%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($358 average AGI)
Dubuque County:

0.07%
Iowa average:

0.10%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Jo Daviess County, IL  0.39% ($29,326 average AGI)
from Grant County, WI  0.28% ($31,760)
from Jackson County, IA  0.26% ($33,473)


4.54% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($42,561 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.54%
Iowa average:

6.47%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($60 average AGI)
Dubuque County:

0.03%
Iowa average:

0.03%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Linn County, IA  0.28% ($33,094 average AGI)
to Jo Daviess County, IL  0.27% ($139,806)
to Jackson County, IA  0.26% ($30,933)

Strongest AM radio stations in Graf:

  • KDTH (1370 AM; 5 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WDBQ (1490 AM; 1 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Graf:

  • KGRR (97.3 FM; EPWORTH, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • K239AB (95.7 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: AUGUSTANA COLLEGE)
  • KATF (92.9 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • KLYV (105.3 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJOD (103.3 FM; ASBURY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVRE (101.1 FM; DICKEYVILLE, WI; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • K254AE (98.7 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KXGE (102.3 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K269EK (101.7 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KIYX (106.1 FM; SAGEVILLE, IA; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WPVL-FM (107.1 FM; PLATTEVILLE, WI; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • KDST (99.3 FM; DYERSVILLE, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • WGLR-FM (97.7 FM; LANCASTER, WI; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WDBQ-FM (107.5 FM; GALENA, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Graf:

  • KFXB (Channel 40; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: DUBUQUE TV LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • W22CI (Channel 22; BLOOMINGTON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$120,040
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2003

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0102.00

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