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Harris: New City Park with Stone Grotto of church, temple and podium built by a resident over 50 yrs ago. The city purshased the grotto for $1,500 and hired a professional to move it to this park and added a fountain.

Harris: Closer view of stone Grotto in Harris new park behind the Fire Station.

Harris: Harris Community Room and Fire Station

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Osceola County

Population in 2011: 170. Population change since 2000: -15.0%

Males: 89	(52.4%)
Females: 81	(47.6%)

Median resident age:	44.0 years
Iowa median age:	42.7 years

Zip code: 51345

Estimated median household income in 2009: $50,473 (it was $35,625 in 2000)

Harris:	$50,473
Iowa:	$48,044

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $38,985

Harris city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $39,613 (it was $28,500 in 2000)

Harris:	$39,613
Iowa:	$122,000

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $58,868; Detached houses: $48,443; Townhouses or other attached units: $22,044; Mobile homes: $108,907

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White alone - 164 (96.5%)
American Indian alone - 2 (1.2%)
Two or more races - 2 (1.2%)
Hispanic - 2 (1.2%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Harris: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (41.5%), Dutch (14.0%), Irish (6.5%), Czech (5.5%), Norwegian (4.0%), English (3.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1903

Elevation: 1550 feet

Land area: 0.79 square miles.

Population density: 215 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Harris:

High school or higher: 75.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Unemployed: 7.1%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Harris city:

Never married: 27.6%
Now married: 52.9%
Separated: 3.4%
Widowed: 5.2%
Divorced: 10.9%

6 residents are foreign born (3.0% Latin America).

This city:	3.0%
Iowa:	3.1%

According to our research of Iowa and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Harris, Iowa as of December 21, 2012.
The ratio of number of residents in Harris to the number of sex offenders is 176 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $465 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $383 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (65.5 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (150.2 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (409.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Ocheyedan, IA (2.4 miles ), Lake Park, IA (2.4 miles ), Round Lake, MN (2.6 miles ), Bigelow, MN (3.7 miles ), Wahpeton, IA (3.7 miles ), Melvin, IA (3.7 miles ), Worthington, MN (3.9 miles ), West Okoboji, IA (3.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1997: 0 buildings

1998: 0 buildings

1999: 0 buildings

2000: 0 buildings

2001: 0 buildings

2002: 0 buildings

2003: 1 building, cost: $100,000

2004: 1 building, cost: $150,000

2005: 0 buildings

2006: 0 buildings

2007: 0 buildings

2008: 0 buildings

2009: 1 building, cost: $75,000

2010: 0 buildings

2011: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 43.45 N, Longitude: 95.43 W

Area code: 712

Unemployment in August 2012:

Here:
5.0%
Iowa:
5.3%

Unemployment by year (%)

Population change in the 1990s: +23 (+13.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females

Manufacturing (49%)

Construction (16%)

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)

Retail trade (8%)

Wholesale trade (7%)

Health care and social assistance (5%)

Transportation and warehousing (1%)

Manufacturing (52%)

Wholesale trade (17%)

Retail trade (15%)

Health care and social assistance (13%)

Transportation and warehousing (2%)

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)

Most common occupations (%)
Males Females

Laborers and material movers, hand (16%)

Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)

Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)

Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)

Farmers and farm managers (5%)

Secondary school teachers (5%)

Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)

Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (16%)

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (10%)

Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (10%)

Assemblers and fabricators (8%)

Laborers and material movers, hand (8%)

Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)

Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)

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Tornado activity:

Harris-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 149% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1992, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 38.3 miles away from the Harris city center killed one person and injured 35 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 0.9 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Osceola County (8) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Tornado: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Harris:

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; SIBLEY, IA)
LAKES REGIONAL HEALTHCARE (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; SPIRIT LAKE, IA)
SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, about 21 miles away; WORTHINGTON, MN)

Political contributions by individuals in Harris, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Harris:

Buena Vista University (about 57 miles; Storm Lake, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,241)
Southwest Minnesota State University (about 72 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 2,730)
Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 82 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,536)
South Central College (about 86 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,118)
Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 87 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 12,138)
University of South Dakota (about 89 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 5,598)
South Dakota State University (about 91 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 9,084)

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Notable locations in Harris: Harris (A), Harris Fire Station (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Harris: Snyder Wildlife Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Osceola 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: 4.3%
(3.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:

This city:	2.3 people
Iowa:	2.4 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	60.0%
Whole state:	66.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	3.5%
Whole state:	4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Harris, IA

Harris compared to Iowa state average:

Median house value significantly below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Number of college students below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below 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 (68%)
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (16%)
Electricity (13%)
Utility gas (3%)

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Religion statistics for Harris (based on Osceola County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 79.09%

Here		79.1%
USA		50.2%

Adherents

Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

Name	Catholic Church	Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	Reformed Church in America	Lutheran Church	Other
Adherents	19.2%	15.4%	14.8%	12.9%	37.7%
Congregations	9.5%	9.5%	9.5%	19.0%	52.4%

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: 3

Osceola County:	4.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:	2.14 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2

Osceola County:	3.10 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:	5.55 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 8

This county:	12.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:	8.01 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:

Osceola County:	8.2%
Iowa:	7.8%

Adult obesity rate:

Osceola County:	27.1%
State:	27.3%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:

Here:	15.1%
State:	14.5%

Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Other Government Administration	0	$0	1	$400
Sewerage	0	$0	1	$77
Water Supply	0	$0	1	$250
Totals for Government	0	$0	3	$727

Harris government finances in 2002:

Charges - Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($52.94)
Sewerage: $7,000 ($41.18)
Current Operations - Water Utilities: $28,000 ($164.71)
Regular Highways: $19,000 ($111.76)

General - Other: $10,000 ($58.82)

Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($58.82)

Police Protection: $9,000 ($52.94)

Sewerage: $7,000 ($41.18)

Fire Protection: $7,000 ($41.18)

Parks & Recreation: $6,000 ($35.29)

Financial Administration: $5,000 ($29.41)

Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($5.88)
Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $12,000 ($70.59)
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $2,000 ($11.76)
Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($5.88)
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $53,000 ($311.76)
Revenue - Water Utilities: $25,000 ($147.06)
State Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000 ($94.12)
General Support: $3,000 ($17.65)
Tax - Property: $29,000 ($170.59)
NEC: $1,000 ($5.88)
Total Salaries & Wages: $9,000 ($52.94)

5.15% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,508 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.15%
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 Dickinson County, IA	0.88% ($23,864 average AGI)
from O'Brien County, IA	0.76% ($13,895)
from Lyon County, IA	0.40% ($26,800)

6.09% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,673 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.09%
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 Dickinson County, IA	0.92% ($44,609 average AGI)
to O'Brien County, IA	0.84% ($32,619)

Strongest AM radio stations in Harris:

KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
KWOA (730 AM; 1 kW; WORTHINGTON, MN)
KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
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.)
KICD (1240 AM; 1 kW; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Harris:

KUOO (103.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
KWOA-FM (95.1 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
KITN (93.5 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
KILR-FM (95.9 FM; ESTHERVILLE, IA; Owner: JACOBSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
KUQQ (102.1 FM; MILFORD, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
KJIA (88.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING INC)
KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
KISD (98.7 FM; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
KJOE (106.1 FM; SLAYTON, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
KOJI (90.7 FM; OKOBOJI, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
KNSW (91.7 FM; WORTHINGTON-MARSHALL, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
K210CG (89.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP)
KBOJ (88.1 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Harris:

K07TY (Channel 7; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: NOBLES BROADCASTING CO., LTD.)
K33AB (Channel 33; SIBLEY, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
K15EB (Channel 15; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
KSMN (Channel 20; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL TV COMPANY)
K55FL (Channel 55; SPENCER, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
K23FO (Channel 23; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
K57GE (Channel 57; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
K53EV (Channel 53; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
K41EG (Channel 41; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERAL RURAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
K45EH (Channel 45; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
K51EN (Channel 51; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
K59FN (Channel 59; JACKSON, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
K61GE (Channel 61; JACKSON, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

Matt Goyette, 6352 120th Street (Lat: 43.474778 Lon: -95.534444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 80 m, Overall height: 80 m
Registrant: Clipper Wind Power, 1512 Yew Ave, Harris, IA 51345, Phone: (712) 349-2600
Matt Goyette, 6352 120th Street (Lat: 43.474778 Lon: -95.534444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 80 m, Overall height: 80 m
Registrant: Clipper Wind Power, 1512 Yew Ave, Harris, IA 51345, Phone: (712) 349-2600

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

Call Sign: N0SXD, Licensee ID: L00855781
Grant Date: 04/29/2004, Expiration Date: 06/02/2013, Certifier: Glen C De Vries
Registrant: Glen C De Vries, Harris, IA 51345
Call Sign: N0YHQ, Licensee ID: L01050163
Grant Date: 08/09/2005, Expiration Date: 08/31/2014, Certifier: Carol A Smith
Registrant: Carol A Smith, Harris, IA 51345
Call Sign: WB0OAF, Licensee ID: L00347681
Grant Date: 06/26/2001, Expiration Date: 08/20/2011, Certifier: Andrew J Miller
Registrant: Andrew J Miller, Harris, IA 51345
Call Sign: KC0RIG, Licensee ID: L00621212
Grant Date: 12/18/2003, Expiration Date: 12/18/2013, Certifier: Michael J Ehret
Registrant: Michael J Ehret, Harris, IA 51345-0105

FAA Registered Aircraft:

Aircraft: AERONCA 11AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 3799E , Serial Number: 11AC-S-18, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 05/11/1956
Registrant (Individual): Terry Hudgens, 2049 White Ave, Harris, IA 51345

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