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Shelby County

Population in July 2009: 348. Population change since 2000: -6.5%
 

Males: 165  (47.6%)
Females: 183  (52.4%)

Median resident age:  45.0 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 51446.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $31,424 (it was $30,417 in 2000)
Irwin:

$31,424
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $20,491

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $41,088 (it was $43,100 in 2000)
Irwin:

$41,088
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $48,580; Detached houses: $49,358; Mobile homes: $23,885

Median gross rent in 2009: $375.

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Irwin: 82.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (37.9%), Norwegian (13.4%), Danish (12.1%), Irish (8.3%), English (3.5%), Dutch (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/20/1892

Elevation: 1264 feet

Land area: 0.60 square miles.

Population density: 584 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Irwin:

  • High school or higher: 86.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Irwin city:

  • Never married: 21.5%
  • Now married: 62.8%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 9.9%
  • Divorced: 4.2%

1 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.3%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Irwin, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Irwin to the number of sex offenders is 348 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $638 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $460 (1.4%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (50.3 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (55.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (388.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Kirkman, IA (2.3 miles) , Manilla, IA (2.6 miles ), Defiance, IA (2.7 miles ), Aspinwall, IA (3.0 miles) , Westphalia, IA (3.3 miles) , Earling, IA (3.3 miles ), Manning, IA (3.3 miles ), Harlan, IA (3.3 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 41.79 N, Longitude: 95.21 W

Area code: 712

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

4.9%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -22 (-5.6%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Wholesale trade (21%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (12%)
  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Other services, except public administration (12%)
  • Health care and social assistance (11%)
  • Manufacturing (10%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Educational services (32%)
  • Health care and social assistance (32%)
  • Wholesale trade (9%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Farmers and farm managers (11%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9%)
  • Food processing workers (7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (15%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5%)
  • Secondary school teachers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Child care workers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Irwin-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 178% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/27/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 35.3 miles away from the Irwin city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.0 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Irwin-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 99% 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 82.0 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 89.9 miles away from Irwin center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Shelby County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 2, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 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 Irwin:

  • MYRTUE MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; MANNING, IA)
  • AUDUBON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; AUDUBON, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Irwin, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Irwin:

  • Iowa Western Community College (about 47 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,574)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 52 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 7,095)
  • Creighton University (about 53 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 6,479)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 54 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,774)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 56 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 9,853)
  • Bellevue University (about 58 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 3,237)
  • Buena Vista University (about 59 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,241)

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Notable locations in Irwin: Farmers Elevator of Irwin (A), Irwin Town Hall (B), Cen + Ten Museum (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Irwin include: Saint Pauls Lutheran Church (A), Church of Christ (B), United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Elk Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

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

IRWIN MUNICIPAL SUPPLY (Population served: 372, Purch_groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 7.0%

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  65.5%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.2%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Irwin, IA


Irwin compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Irwin (2011 data):

  • The Shelby County State Bank: Irwin Branch at 512 Ann Street, branch established on 09/07/1911. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $21.8 mil, Deposits: $19.7 mil, headquarters in Harlan, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Lauritzen Corporation

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Irwin travel time to work - commute


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (80%)
  • Electricity (17%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)
  • Wood (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Shelby County Iowa:




2008 Presidential Election results in Shelby County Iowa:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Irwin:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 77.69%
Here77.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents42.0%24.4%15.6%5.6%2.7%
Congregations17.1%14.3%20.0%5.7%8.6%
NameUnited Church of ChristGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesChurches of ChristAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents2.2%1.9%1.3%1.2%3.1%
Congregations2.9%5.7%5.7%2.9%17.1%
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: 4
Here:

3.25 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
This county:

8.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Shelby County:

4.87 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.4%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.3%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.0%
Iowa:

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$346
Streets and Highways 1$1,974$23,6880$0
Water Supply 1$1,974$23,6880$0
Local Libraries 0$0 1$82
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$87
Totals for Government 2$3,948$23,68810$515

Irwin government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $21,000 ($60.34)
    Solid Waste Management: $19,000 ($54.60)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $51,000 ($146.55)
    General - Other: $37,000 ($106.32)
    Regular Highways: $35,000 ($100.57)
    Solid Waste Management: $25,000 ($71.84)
    Parks & Recreation: $11,000 ($31.61)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($28.74)
    Police Protection: $5,000 ($14.37)
    Fire Protection: $4,000 ($11.49)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($5.75)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($5.75)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($2.87)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($2.87)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($20.11)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $110,000 ($316.09)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $110,000 ($316.09)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $6,000 ($17.24)
    Rents: $3,000 ($8.62)
    General Revenue, NEC: $2,000 ($5.75)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $153,000 ($439.66)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $33,000 ($94.83)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $30,000 ($86.21)
    General Support: $9,000 ($25.86)
  • Tax - Property: $52,000 ($149.43)
    Total General Sales: $23,000 ($66.09)
    NEC: $1,000 ($2.87)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $28,000 ($80.46)

5.20% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,299 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.20%
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 Pottawattamie County, IA  1.09% ($30,961 average AGI)
from Crawford County, IA  0.47% ($28,455)
from Douglas County, NE  0.38% ($25,722)


6.08% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,059 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.08%
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 Pottawattamie County, IA  1.20% ($28,807 average AGI)
to Douglas County, NE  0.78% ($22,541)
to Cass County, IA  0.32% ($20,933)

Strongest AM radio stations in Irwin:

  • 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.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCIM (1380 AM; 1 kW; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Irwin:

  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNOD (105.3 FM; HARLAN, IA; Owner: WIRELESS BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KDSN-FM (107.1 FM; DENISON, IA; Owner: M & J RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSOM (96.5 FM; AUDUBON, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Irwin:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 3 Mi E 1 S 1 1/4 E (Lat: 41.774167 Lon: -95.125278), Call Sign: KNFF735, Licensee ID: L00471576
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.020 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/22/2002, Expiration Date: 03/20/2012
    Registrant: Jim Justice, 1839 Wildwood Rd, Irwin, IA 51446-7550, Phone: (712) 782-3548
  • Lat: 41.788333 Lon: -95.266111, Call Sign: WQJR981
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.622 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/09/2008, Expiration Date: 12/09/2018, Certifier: Richard M Keane
    Registrant: Bonsall Tv Inc., 618 Iowa Ave, Dunlap, IA 51529, Phone: (712) 643-5922, Fax: (712) 643-2186, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KB0PEM, Licensee ID: L00124546
    Grant Date: 08/31/2004, Expiration Date: 10/06/2014
    Registrant: Richard D Straw, 208 River Street Apt 4w, Irwin, IA 51446



Most common first names in Irwin, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John876.2 years
Mary678.3 years
Carl574.8 years
Mildred580.8 years
Ray576.4 years
George475.3 years
Henry475.8 years
Edward376.0 years
Charles375.3 years
Clarence385.3 years
Most common last names in Irwin, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Axland881.2 years
Richards777.7 years
Larson677.3 years
Juhl674.7 years
Steenhusen578.8 years
Olson582.4 years
Nielsen587.0 years
Barratt577.2 years
Hanson568.6 years
Anderson485.5 years

Irwin on our top lists:

  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Special education teachers"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Other sales and related workers including supervisors"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Social scientists and related workers"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Other direct selling establishments"
  • #89 (51446) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Danish first ancestries"

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