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Ringgold County

Population in July 2009: 316. Population change since 2000: -15.1%
 

Males: 148  (47.0%)
Females: 168  (53.0%)

Median resident age:  36.0 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50133.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $32,880 (it was $29,000 in 2000)
Kellerton:

$32,880
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $12,048

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $62,370 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Kellerton:

$62,370
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $68,906; Detached houses: $72,316; Mobile homes: $46,091

Median gross rent in 2009: $564.

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  • White alone - 421 (97.2%)
  • Hispanic - 12 (2.8%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Kellerton: 81.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (16.7%), English (10.8%), Irish (7.3%), United States (7.3%), French (5.4%), French Canadian (3.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/3/1881

Elevation: 1204 feet

Land area: 0.67 square miles.

Population density: 475 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Kellerton:

  • High school or higher: 79.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Kellerton city:

  • Never married: 28.7%
  • Now married: 50.0%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 9.6%
  • Divorced: 11.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in July 2011

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $620 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $663 (1.0%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (64.9 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (109.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (340.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Beaconsfield, IA (2.6 miles) , Lamoni, IA (2.9 miles ), Grand River, IA (3.0 miles ), Ellston, IA (3.1 miles) , Mount Ayr, IA (3.1 miles ), Decatur City, IA (3.4 miles) , Tingley, IA (3.5 miles) , Davis City, IA (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 40.71 N, Longitude: 94.05 W

Area code: 641

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

6.0%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +58 (+18.5%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (41%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (20%)
  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
  • Manufacturing (6%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (6%)
  • Wholesale trade (4%)
  • Health care and social assistance (29%)
  • Educational services (21%)
  • Wholesale trade (10%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Manufacturing (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (15%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (14%)
  • Registered nurses (8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Child care workers (6%)

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Tornado activity:

Kellerton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 157% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1980, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.2 miles away from the Kellerton city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 tornado 11.0 miles away from the city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kellerton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 98% 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 78.8 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 49.4 miles away from Kellerton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ringgold County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 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 Kellerton:

  • RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 27 miles away; OSCEOLA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kellerton:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 51 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,793)
  • Drake University (about 65 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 4,382)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 76 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 77 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,088)
  • Truman State University (about 86 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,595)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 90 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 3,272)
  • Iowa State University (about 94 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)

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Churches in Kellerton include: Assembly of God Church (A), Methodist Church (B), Christian Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Ringgold 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 Kellerton and their reported violations in the past:

KELLERTON WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 372, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 27.0%
(27.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  63.8%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  7.9%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Kellerton, IA


Kellerton 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born 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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Banks with branches in Kellerton (2011 data):

  • Great Western Bank: Kellerton Branch at 201 Main Street, branch established on 08/14/1984. Info updated 06/08/2010: Bank assets: $8,283.6 mil, Deposits: $6,428.7 mil, headquarters in Watertown, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 196 total offices, Holding Company: National Australia Bank Limited

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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (63%)
  • Electricity (22%)
  • Wood (10%)
  • Utility gas (5%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Ringgold County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Ringgold County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Kellerton:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 50.59%
Here50.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)American Baptist Churches in the USACatholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents36.4%27.5%8.5%6.7%6.0%
Congregations34.6%15.4%3.8%7.7%11.5%
NameLutheran ChurchAssemblies of GodOld Order AmishGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesOther
Adherents3.7%3.4%2.4%2.3%3.2%
Congregations3.8%7.7%3.8%3.8%7.7%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Here:

3.89 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This county:

13.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Ringgold County:

17.51 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.2%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.1%
State:

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

18.4%
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$1,243
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$380
Sewerage 0$0 1$313
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$41
Water Supply 0$0 2$563
Totals for Government 0$0 12$2,540

Kellerton government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $27,000 ($85.44)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $62,000 ($196.20)
    Regular Highways: $31,000 ($98.10)
    General - Other: $11,000 ($34.81)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($22.15)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($15.82)
    Fire Protection: $4,000 ($12.66)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($9.49)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($6.33)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($3.16)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($3.16)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($28.48)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $3,000 ($9.49)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $218,000 ($689.87)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $208,000 ($658.23)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $10,000 ($31.65)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($9.49)
    General Revenue, NEC: $1,000 ($3.16)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $165,000 ($522.15)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $60,000 ($189.87)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $30,000 ($94.94)
    General Support: $5,000 ($15.82)
  • Tax - Property: $28,000 ($88.61)
    Public Utilities: $3,000 ($9.49)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $25,000 ($79.11)

5.95% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,532 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.95%
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 Polk County, IA  0.82% ($35,000 average AGI)
from Union County, IA  0.76% ($17,286)
from Clarke County, IA  0.66% ($27,167)


6.11% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($19,518 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.11%
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 Union County, IA  1.47% ($25,667 average AGI)
to Polk County, IA  0.82% ($30,133)

Strongest AM radio stations in Kellerton:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kellerton:

  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

Kellerton fatal accident list:

Aug 1, 1991 08:50 AM, 2, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jun 26, 1980 06:45 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Kellerton)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • MOUNT AYR, 9 Miles North Northeast Of (Lat: 40.584250 Lon: -94.111750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 123.4 m, Call Sign: WPOL547
    Assigned Frequencies: 6655.00 MHz, 6585.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/24/2009, Expiration Date: 12/14/2019, Certifier: Steven R Martz
    Registrant: Anr Pipeline Company, 5250 Corporate Drive, Troy, MI 48098, Phone: (248) 205-4572, Fax: (248) 205-4672, Email:



Most common first names in Kellerton, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John979.2 years
William682.0 years
Harold676.3 years
Clifford484.5 years
Lloyd478.8 years
Grace490.2 years
Frank470.0 years
Raymond476.0 years
Charles385.6 years
Gene363.7 years
Most common last names in Kellerton, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Allen787.7 years
Greimann676.1 years
Newton678.1 years
Harris670.0 years
Smith678.8 years
Akers578.8 years
Fugate582.8 years
Powers570.8 years
Miller486.5 years
May478.5 years

Kellerton on our top lists:

  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Wood products"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Cashiers"
  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Radio, TV, and computer and software, and other electronic stores"
  • #65 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Beverage and tobacco products"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Fuel dealers"
  • #86 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Gasoline stations"
  • #88 (50133) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of German Russian first ancestries"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003"

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