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Humboldt County

Population in July 2008: 88. Population change since 2000: +54.4%
Males: 41  (47.4%)
Females: 47  (52.6%)

Median resident age:  40.5 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 50545


Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,078 (it was $28,929 in 2000)
Hardy:  $37,078
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,365
Hardy:  $17,365
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $20,598 (it was $13,900 in 2000)
Hardy:  $20,598
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $36,409; Detached houses: $30,958; Mobile homes: $75,000
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Races in Hardy:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.5%)
  • Two or more races (3.5%)
  • American Indian (1.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Hardy: 63.4 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Norwegian (33.3%), German (31.6%), English (12.3%), Scottish (5.3%), United States (5.3%), Danish (3.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/13/1915

Elevation: 1230 feet

Land area: 0.44 square miles.

Population density: 199 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Hardy

  • High school or higher: 63.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 12.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Hardy city

  • Never married: 28.3%
  • Now married: 47.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.2%
  • Divorced: 21.7%

2 residents are foreign born (3.5% Latin America).

This city:  3.5%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in May 2009.

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

Hardy:  1.4% ($199)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (58.2 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (147.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (332.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Renwick, IA (2.0 miles ), Lu Verne, IA (2.7 miles ), Livermore, IA (2.8 miles ), Thor, IA (2.9 miles) , Goldfield, IA (2.9 miles ), Dakota City, IA (3.1 miles ), Humboldt, IA (3.2 miles ), Eagle Grove, IA (3.5 miles ).

Latitude: 42.81 N, Longitude: 94.05 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 515

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Population change in the 1990s: +13 (+29.5%).



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Hardy-area historical tornado activity is above Iowa state average. It is 186% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/14/1966, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 20.4 miles away from the Hardy city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/29/1964, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.8 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Hardy:
  • HUMBOLDT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; HUMBOLDT, IA)
  • WRIGHT MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; CLARION, IA)
  • KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (about 22 miles; ALGONA, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Hardy, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hardy:
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 27 miles; FT DODGE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,807)
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; MASON CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,161)
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,524)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 79 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 83 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 89 miles; WATERLOO, IA; FT enrollment: 3,292)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  80.0%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  16.0%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  15.4%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.8%
Whole state:  3.8%


Hardy compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race 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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2004 Presidential Election results in Humboldt County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (77%)
  • Electricity (23%)


Religion statistics for Hardy

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 85.19%
Here85.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchOther
Adherents34.4%26.2%18.7%11.6%9.1%
Congregations44.4%16.7%11.1%11.1%16.7%
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.


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 9$846
Firefighters 0$0 4$121
Water Supply 0$0 1$345
Totals for Government 0$0 14$1,312



Hardy government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - General Public Buildings: $5,000
    Water Utilities: $4,000
    Regular Highways: $3,000
    Financial Administration: $3,000
    Central Staff Services: $3,000
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000
    General - Other: $2,000
    Fire Protection: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $50,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $4,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000
    General Support: $1,000
  • Tax - Property: $26,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $6,000

5.10% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,186 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.10%
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 Webster County, IA  0.90% ($30,029 average AGI)
from Kossuth County, IA  0.44% ($30,647)
from Wright County, IA  0.38% ($26,000)


6.42% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,461 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.42%
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 Webster County, IA  0.94% ($9,054 average AGI)
to Wright County, IA  0.43% ($27,882)
to Pocahontas County, IA  0.33% ($21,462)


Strongest AM radio stations in Hardy:
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hardy:
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KHBT (97.7 FM; HUMBOLDT, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KJYL (100.7 FM; EAGLE GROVE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KIOW (107.3 FM; FOREST CITY, IA; Owner: PILOT KNOB BROADCASTING)

TV broadcast stations around Hardy:
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)



FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 72607 , Serial Number: 9779, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 11/27/1970
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Jerome R Kohlhaas, 1704 Texas Ave, Hardy, IA 50545, Other Owners: Joan M Kohlhaas
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 738EN , Serial Number: 17269921, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 11/09/1977
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 1704 Texas Ave, Hardy, IA 50545
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A188B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9230R , Serial Number: 18802171T, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 04/18/1975
    Registrant (Individual): Jerome R Dba Kohlhaas, 1704 Texas Ave, Hardy, IA 50545, Other Owners: Ag Aviation Kohlhaas
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A188B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9548G , Serial Number: 18801526T, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 02/26/1974
    Registrant (Individual): Jerome R Kohlhaas, 1704 Texas Ave, Hardy, IA 50545


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Hazardous Condition: 2


Hardy on our top lists:
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"

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