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Poweshiek County

Population in 2011: 63. Population change since 2000: -10.0%
 

Males: 33  (52.4%)
Females: 30  (47.6%)

Median resident age:  43.8 years
Iowa median age:  42.7 years

Zip code: 52221

Estimated median household income in 2009: $33,744 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Guernsey:

$33,744
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $29,083

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $56,154 (it was $72,500 in 2000)
Guernsey:

$56,154
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $58,904; Detached houses: $58,904

Median gross rent in 2009: $333.

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  • White alone - 61 (96.8%)
  • Hispanic - 2 (3.2%)

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Guernsey: 84.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (30.0%), United States (10.0%), Irish (7.1%), French (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/4/1906

Elevation: 812 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 342 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Guernsey:

  • High school or higher: 82.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Guernsey city:

  • Never married: 24.4%
  • Now married: 62.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.9%
  • Divorced: 4.4%

1 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.4%
Iowa:  3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $367 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $600 (1.3%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cedar Rapids, IA (41.8 miles , pop. 120,758).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (180.1 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (241.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Deep River, IA (2.2 miles ), Victor, IA (2.5 miles ), Brooklyn, IA (2.8 miles ), Hartwick, IA (3.1 miles) , Montezuma, IA (3.2 miles ), Millersburg, IA (3.3 miles) , Ladora, IA (3.3 miles ), Malcom, IA (3.4 miles ).

Latitude: 41.65 N, Longitude: 92.34 W

Area code: 319

Guernsey household income distribution Guernsey home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.2%
Iowa:

5.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: 0 (0.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (29%)
  • Construction (24%)
  • Wholesale trade (19%)
  • Retail trade (19%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (10%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Accommodation and food services (75%)
  • Health care and social assistance (25%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)


Average climate in Guernsey, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Guernsey-area historical tornado activity is above Iowa state average. It is 196% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.0 miles away from the Guernsey city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 tornado 26.0 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Poweshiek County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Snow: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 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 Guernsey:

  • MARENGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; MARENGO, IA)
  • GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; GRINNELL, IA)
  • MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 31 miles away; OSKALOOSA, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Guernsey, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Guernsey:

  • Kirkwood Community College (about 41 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; Full-time enrollment: 9,715)
  • University of Iowa (about 42 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,313)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 43 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 3,272)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 54 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 3,189)
  • 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)
  • Drake University (about 68 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 4,382)

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Notable location: Brooklyn Elevator Company Elevator (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

 
Poweshiek County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 6.3%

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Iowa:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  66.7%
Whole state:  66.4%

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

No gay or lesbian households reported

Guernsey compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage 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 (%)


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

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (78%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (22%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Poweshiek County Iowa:


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


Religion statistics for Guernsey (based on Poweshiek County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 52.04%
Here52.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents24.0%22.9%13.5%8.6%8.0%
Congregations17.1%4.9%7.3%4.9%14.6%
NameLutheran ChurchUnited Church of ChristGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAOther
Adherents4.3%4.2%2.8%2.8%8.9%
Congregations4.9%2.4%4.9%2.4%36.6%
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
Poweshiek County:

3.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Poweshiek County:

9.08 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
This county:

9.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.6%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Poweshiek County:

27.5%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

19.4%
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 7$281
Totals for Government 0$0 7$281

Guernsey government finances in 2002:

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $14,000 ($222.22)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($95.24)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($63.49)
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000 ($31.75)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($15.87)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($15.87)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $1,000 ($15.87)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $14,000 ($222.22)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($95.24)
    General Support: $1,000 ($15.87)
  • Tax - Property: $9,000 ($142.86)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $3,000 ($47.62)

7.00% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,131 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.00%
Iowa average:

6.30%

0.83% of residents moved from foreign countries ($206 average AGI)
Poweshiek County:

0.83%
Iowa average:

0.10%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Jasper County, IA  0.55% ($35,769 average AGI)
from Polk County, IA  0.52% ($31,595)
from Iowa County, IA  0.34% ($33,333)


6.67% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,213 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.67%
Iowa average:

6.47%

0.17% of residents moved to foreign countries ($319 average AGI)
Poweshiek County:

0.17%
Iowa average:

0.03%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Polk County, IA  0.71% ($34,720 average AGI)
to Jasper County, IA  0.67% ($34,383)
to Mahaska County, IA  0.37% ($30,731)

Strongest AM radio stations in Guernsey:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Guernsey:

  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KRTI (106.7 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KZAT-FM (95.5 FM; BELLE PLAINE, IA; Owner: CAMRORY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Guernsey:

  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Janean K Riordan, 235th Street (Lat: 41.665028 Lon: -92.329556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Licensee ID: L00022560
    Registrant: Cooperative Telephone Company, 704 Third Street, Victor, IA 52347, Phone: (319) 647-3131, Email:
  • Janean K Riordan, 235th Street (Lat: 41.665028 Lon: -92.329556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Licensee ID: L00022560
    Registrant: Cooperative Telephone Company, 704 Third Street, Victor, IA 52347, Phone: (319) 647-3131, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • IOWA LAKE BOOSTER, Iowa Lake Booster - 2307 440th Ave (Lat: 41.659778 Lon: -92.337278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPPA677
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.478 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/07/2004, Expiration Date: 09/24/2014, Certifier: Ruth Wagner
    Registrant: Micro-Comm Inc, 15895 S Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: W0DNS, Licensee ID: L01106952
    Grant Date: 01/17/2006, Expiration Date: 04/12/2016, Certifier: Raymond F Stoker
    Registrant: Raymond F Stoker, 2044 460th Ave, Guernsey, IA 52221

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