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Taylor County

Population in July 2009: 202. Population change since 2000: -7.3%
 

Males: 106  (52.8%)
Females: 96  (47.2%)

Median resident age:  38.5 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50848.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $26,067 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Gravity:

$26,067
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $20,405

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $31,606 (it was $22,100 in 2000)
Gravity:

$31,606
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $36,566; Detached houses: $37,695; Mobile homes: $6,464

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  • White alone - 192 (99.0%)
  • Hispanic - 2 (1.0%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Gravity: 82.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (19.3%), United States (13.3%), English (12.8%), Irish (8.7%), Swedish (6.0%), Italian (3.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/26/1882

Elevation: 1200 feet

Land area: 0.30 square miles.

Population density: 676 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Gravity:

  • High school or higher: 80.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Gravity city:

  • Never married: 14.4%
  • Now married: 67.4%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 9.6%
  • Divorced: 7.5%

1 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.5%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Gravity, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Gravity to the number of sex offenders is 202 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $323 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $125 (1.0%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (67.7 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (74.8 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (374.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Sharpsburg, IA (2.5 miles) , Bedford, IA (2.5 miles ), Conway, IA (2.6 miles) , New Market, IA (2.9 miles ), Lenox, IA (3.6 miles ), Clearfield, IA (3.8 miles ), Nodaway, IA (3.8 miles) , Hopkins, MO (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 40.76 N, Longitude: 94.74 W

Area code: 712

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

5.1%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -2 (-0.9%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (51%)
  • Construction (18%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Wholesale trade (8%)
  • Retail trade (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Other services, except public administration (4%)
  • Manufacturing (39%)
  • Retail trade (22%)
  • Public administration (13%)
  • Health care and social assistance (9%)
  • Wholesale trade (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (17%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10%)
  • Construction laborers (8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6%)
  • Other transportation workers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (15%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (15%)
  • Registered nurses (12%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Customer service representatives (7%)

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Average climate in Gravity, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Gravity-area historical tornado activity is above Iowa state average. It is 190% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/29/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.1 miles away from the Gravity city center injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1999, a category F4 tornado 10.3 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gravity-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 95% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, 3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 43.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 20.7 miles away from Gravity center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

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

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 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 Gravity:

  • ALEGENT HEALTH MERCY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; CORNING, IA)
  • CLARINDA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 20 miles away; CLARINDA, IA)
  • RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 28 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gravity:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 30 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,793)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 66 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 3,574)
  • Bellevue University (about 68 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 3,237)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 70 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,088)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 72 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,774)
  • Creighton University (about 72 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 6,479)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 74 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 7,095)

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Churches in Gravity include: Gravity Christian Church (A), Gravity Church of the Nazarene (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Taylor 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 31.7. This is about average.
City:

31.7
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.34. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.34
U.S.:

9.59
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 17.6. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 21.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

17.6
U.S.:

22.1


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 17.5%
(17.7% 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:  2.6 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  75.3%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.9%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 2.4% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Gravity, IA


Gravity 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above 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 (%)


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (72%)
  • Wood (13%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (11%)
  • Utility gas (2%)
  • Electricity (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Taylor County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Taylor County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Gravity:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 58.42%
Here58.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents34.0%17.6%14.0%10.1%7.6%
Congregations21.4%3.6%10.7%14.3%10.7%
NameCatholic ChurchMissionary ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchOther
Adherents7.3%2.5%1.6%1.3%3.9%
Congregations7.1%3.6%3.6%3.6%21.4%
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: 2
Taylor County:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Taylor County:

9.39 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

6.26 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.0%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Taylor County:

27.7%
State:

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

15.4%
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$51
Totals for Government 0$0 5$51

Gravity government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($54.46)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $16,000 ($79.21)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($49.50)
    General - Other: $9,000 ($44.55)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($14.85)
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000 ($9.90)
    Fire Protection: $2,000 ($9.90)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($4.95)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Protective Inspection & Regulation, NEC: $1,000 ($4.95)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $19,000 ($94.06)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $17,000 ($84.16)
  • Tax - Property: $8,000 ($39.60)
    Public Utilities: $2,000 ($9.90)
    Total General Sales: $2,000 ($9.90)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $3,000 ($14.85)

5.59% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,731 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.59%
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 Page County, IA  0.86% ($28,600 average AGI)
from Union County, IA  0.60% ($20,357)


6.03% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($23,191 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.03%
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 Page County, IA  0.86% ($22,100 average AGI)
to Polk County, IA  0.56% ($20,846)
to Union County, IA  0.43% ($34,900)

Strongest AM radio stations in Gravity:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gravity:

  • KKBZ (99.3 FM; CLARINDA, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • KXCV (90.5 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIV.)
  • KRSS (93.5 FM; TARKIO, MO; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)

TV broadcast stations around Gravity:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 7


Most common first names in Gravity, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William773.3 years
George583.0 years
John578.4 years
Harry481.7 years
Frank474.0 years
Robert472.7 years
Helen377.0 years
Francis374.7 years
Jessie383.6 years
Kenneth371.6 years
Most common last names in Gravity, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Beemer785.3 years
Lock575.4 years
Ambrose480.8 years
Akers469.7 years
Blake473.5 years
Briggs480.5 years
Churchill471.7 years
Baker480.3 years
Moore478.5 years
Parks476.7 years

Gravity on our top lists:

  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of likely gay men couples (counted as self-reported male-male unmarried-partner households)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Food preparation and serving related occupations:"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Construction, extraction, maintenance, and repair occupations:"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Leather and allied products"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Gasoline stations"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Primary, secondary, and special education school teachers:"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores"
  • #51 on the list of "Top 100 cities with oldest houses"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)"

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