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Grundy Center: Grund Center, Iowa     From courthouse looking North  on G Ave (Main Street) Grundy Center: Grund Center, Iowa           From courthouse looking East on G Ave (Main Street) Grundy Center: Grund Center, Iowa           Grundy County Couthouse
 

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Population (year 2000): 2,596. Estimated population in July 2006: 2,585 (-0.4% change)
 

Males: 1,199  (46.2%)
Females: 1,397  (53.8%)

Grundy County

Median resident age:  43.8 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50638.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $40,600 (it was $37,222 in 2000)
Grundy Center  $40,600
Iowa:  $43,609

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $87,200 (it was $73,600 in 2000)
Grundy Center  $87,200
Iowa:  $106,600

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Races in Grundy Center:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)
  • Hispanic (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (51.3%), English (9.2%), Irish (9.2%), United States (7.9%), Norwegian (5.0%), Czech (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/17/1877

Elevation: 1026 feet

Land area: 2.45 square miles.

Population density: 1053 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Grundy Center

  • High school or higher: 82.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Grundy Center city

  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 64.0%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 10.3%
  • Divorced: 6.2%

18 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.7%
Iowa:  3.1%



According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Grundy Center, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Grundy Center to the number of sex offenders is 861 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.

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

Grundy Center:  1.4% ($1,021)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (30.7 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (180.9 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (351.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Holland, IA (3.2 miles ), Morrison, IA (6.9 miles) , Lincoln, IA (8.8 miles) , Beaman, IA (10.3 miles ), Conrad, IA (11.6 miles ), Wellsburg, IA (11.8 miles ), Stout, IA (12.3 miles ), Reinbeck, IA (12.3 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 7 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $88,300
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $125,600
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $111,800
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $128,400
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $162,000
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $142,000
  • 2004: 13 buildings, average cost: $170,300
  • 2005: 11 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $122,900

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Latitude: 42.36 N, Longitude: 92.77 W


82 people in nursing homes
7 people in other nonhousehold living situations

Area code: 319

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Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+0.4%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Public administration (8%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Wood products (7%)
  • Machinery (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Food (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (5%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (25%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Personal and laundry services (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Food (4%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4%)


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Crime in Grundy Center by Year

Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Murders 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 00001
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.038.4
Robberies 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 32233
    per 100,000 115.776.875.6115.5115.2
Burglaries 95121
    per 100,000 347.1191.937.877.038.4
Thefts 2813192116
    per 100,000 1079.8499.0718.1808.3614.2
Auto thefts 40011
    per 100,000 154.30.00.038.538.4
Arson 00010
    per 100,000 0.00.00.038.50.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 201.1) 103.048.846.563.984.1

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 3 (3 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.16
US city average:  3.00

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Grundy Center-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 131% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/30/1989, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.9 miles away from the Grundy Center city center injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1989, a category 4 tornado 15.3 miles away from the city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


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Hospital/medical center in Grundy Center:
  • GRUNDY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (201 EAST J AVENUE)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Grundy Center:
  • MARSHALLTOWN MEDICAL & SURGICAL CENTER (about 24 miles; MARSHALLTOWN, IA)
  • SARTORI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA)
  • COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER (about 32 miles; WATERLOO, IA)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Grundy Center:
  • WATERLOO MUNI (about 29 miles; WATERLOO, IA; ID: ALO)
  • MASON CITY MUNI (about 66 miles; MASON CITY, IA; ID: MCW)
  • THE EASTERN IOWA (about 82 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; ID: CID)
Other public-use airports nearest to Grundy Center:
  • GRUNDY CENTER MUNI (about 5 miles; GRUNDY CENTER, IA; ID: 6K7)
  • MARSHALLTOWN MUNI (about 21 miles; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; ID: MIW)
  • ACKLEY MUNI (about 22 miles; ACKLEY, IA; ID: 4C7)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Grundy Center:
  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 30 miles; WATERLOO, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,292)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 33 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; FT enrollment: 12,524)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; MASON CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,161)
  • KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 70 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; FT enrollment: 7,991)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 73 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY (about 76 miles; FAYETTE, IA; FT enrollment: 3,173)
Public high school in Grundy Center:
  • GRUNDY CENTER HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 270; Location: 1006 M AVE; Grades: 09 - 12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Grundy Center:
  • GRUNDY CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 262; Location: 903 9TH ST; Grades: PK - 05)
  • GRUNDY CENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 171; Location: 1006 M AVE; Grades: 06 - 08)
Library in Grundy Center:
  • KLING MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $102,647; Location: 708 7TH ST.; 23,140 books; 513 audio materials; 952 video materials; 138 serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:
  • Birth place of NFL Player Joel Crisman (Tampa Bay - born February 3, 1971)

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Notable locations in Grundy Center: Grundy Center Fire Department (A), Grundy Center Library (B), Grundy Center Police Department (C), Grundy City Hall (D), Grundy County Courthouse (E), Grundy County Sheriff Office (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Grundy Center include: First Baptist Church (A), First Presbyterian Church (B), Bethany Presbyterian Church (C), Methodist Church (D), Sacred Heart Catholic Church (E), Lutheran Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Sacred Heart Cemetery (1), Rosehill Cemetery (2), Grundy Center Cemetery (3), Palermo Township Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Grundy Center include: Orion Park (1), Herbert Quick Schoolhouse Historical Marker (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Grundy Center Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Americinn (2101 Commerce Drive), Grundy Motel (206 East G Avenue).

Court: Grundy County - Juvenile Court Services (704 H Avenue).

 

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

GRUNDY CENTER WATER SUPPLY (Address: 703 F AVE SUITE 2, Population served: 2596, Purch_groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-11-2001), St Compliance achieved (FEB-05-2002)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  66.9%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.5%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  4.5%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  1.6%
Whole state:  3.8%

Grundy Center compared to Iowa state average:

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  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.


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Banks with branches in Grundy Center (2007 data):
  • The Grundy National Bank of Grundy Center: The Grundy National Bank Of Grundy C at 603 Seventh Street, branch established on 1934-03-16; Main And Sixth Streets Branch at Main And Sixth Streets, branch established on 1906-10-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $166.2 mil, Deposits: $117.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Gnb Bancorporation
  • Liberty Bank, F.S.B.: First Street Branch at 606 East 1st Street, branch established on 2000-10-30. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $881.8 mil, Deposits: $662.4 mil, headquarters in West Des Moines, IA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 23 total offices



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2006)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 2$7,468$44,8080$0
Electric Power 10$34,333$41,2000$0
Local Libraries 1$1,968$23,6164$2,278
Other and Unallocable 1$2,170$26,0403$1,813
Sewerage 3$8,338$33,3520$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$465
Other Government Administration 1$3,029$36,3480$0
Police Protection - Officers 3$8,562$34,2483$1,789
Police - Other 0$0 1$733
Streets and Highways 3$8,761$35,0440$0
Health 0$0 20$3,268
Solid Waste Management 1$2,745$32,9400$0
Totals for Government 25$77,373$37,13932$10,346


Grundy Center government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $510,000
    Solid Waste Management: $203,000
    Sewerage: $168,000
    Parks & Recreation: $30,000
  • Construction - Parks & Recreation: $65,000
    Electric Utilities: $63,000
    Regular Highways: $45,000
    Sewerage: $27,000
    General: $24,000
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $1,604,000
    General - Other: $691,000
    Water Utilities: $353,000
    Police Protection: $273,000
    Regular Highways: $250,000
    Sewerage: $205,000
    Solid Waste Management: $175,000
    Parks & Recreation: $156,000
    Libraries: $112,000
    Financial Administration: $60,000
    Health Services - Other: $42,000
    Central Staff Services: $31,000
    General Public Buildings: $22,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $11,000
    Fire Protection: $10,000
    Welfare - Other: $4,000
    Air Transportation: $3,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $12,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $59,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $75,000
    Health & Hospitals: $6,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,274,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $512,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $664,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $1,031,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $91,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $319,000
    Interest Earnings: $250,000
    Rents: $89,000
    Special Assessments: $44,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $210,000
    Sewerage: $63,000
    Regular Highways: $48,000
    Fire Protection: $45,000
    Solid Waste Management: $18,000
    Water Utilities: $17,000
    Electric Utilities: $12,000
    Parks & Recreation: $8,000
    Health - Other: $6,000
    Police Protection: $4,000
    Air Transportation: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $5,744,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,756,000
    Water Utilities: $303,000
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $161,000
    End of Fiscal Year: $113,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $208,000
    General Support: $71,000
  • Tax - Property: $786,000
    Total General Sales: $124,000
    Public Utilities: $12,000
    NEC: $6,000
    Other Selective Sales: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $959,000

5.87% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($44,753 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.87%
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 Black Hawk County, IA  1.97% ($49,263 average AGI)
from Marshall County, IA  0.60% ($39,621)
from Hardin County, IA  0.37% ($30,944)


6.39% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,635 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.39%
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 Black Hawk County, IA  1.84% ($31,236 average AGI)
to Marshall County, IA  0.56% ($30,519)
to Hardin County, IA  0.39% ($26,789)


Strongest AM radio stations in Grundy Center:
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • 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)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFJB (1230 AM; 1 kW; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Grundy Center:
  • KCRR (97.7 FM; GRUNDY CENTER, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCVM (96.1 FM; HUDSON, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KQCR-FM (98.9 FM; PARKERSBURG, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING INC)
  • KDAO-FM (99.5 FM; ELDORA, IA; Owner: ELDORA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOEL (98.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)


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