Keswick, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 240 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -18.6%
 
Males: 126  (52.5%)
Females: 114  (47.5%)
Median resident age:

36.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50136.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,918 (it was $31,354 in 2000)
Keswick:

$54,918
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,225 (it was $15,779 in 2000)

Keswick city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $81,333 (it was $37,000 in 2000)
Keswick:

$81,333
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $93,143; detached houses: $95,068; mobile homes: $58,929

Median gross rent in 2022: $912.

March 2022 cost of living index in Keswick: 82.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.0%
(2.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 88.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 17.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Keswick, IA (2022)
    • 24988.9%White alone
    • 227.9%Two or more races
    • 93.2%Hispanic

Races in Keswick detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (63.6%), Dutch (7.3%), English (5.5%), American (4.5%), Irish (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/5/1912

Elevation: 867 feet

Land area: 0.44 square miles.

Population density: 549 people per square mile   (low).

Keswick, Iowa map

8 residents are foreign born (2.5% Latin America, 0.4% Europe).

This city:

2.9%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,187 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $866 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (39.5 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (183.7 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (237.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Webster, IA (1.9 miles),
Thornburg, IA (2.2 miles),
What Cheer, IA (2.7 miles ),
South English, IA (2.8 miles ),
Gibson, IA (2.9 miles),
Sigourney, IA (2.9 miles ),
Millersburg, IA (3.0 miles),
North English, IA (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 41.45 N, Longitude: 92.24 W

Area code: 319

Distribution of median household income in Keswick, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Keswick, IA in 2022
Keswick satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+4.2%).
Most common industries in Keswick, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Truck transportation (7.2%)
  • Public administration (7.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.4%)
  • Health care (6.4%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (15.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.3%)
  • Construction (8.3%)
  • Machinery (8.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
  • Warehousing & storage (6.7%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.9%)
  • Public administration (10.8%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Social assistance (9.2%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (7.7%)
  • Personal & laundry services (7.7%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Keswick, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.2%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.2%)
  • Legal support workers (4.6%)

Average climate in Keswick, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Keswick-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 89% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.7 miles away from the Keswick city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 tornado 21.9 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.

Earthquake activity:

Keswick-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 180% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 310.4 miles away from Keswick center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 310.4 miles away from Keswick center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 293.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 429.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 173.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 329.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Keokuk County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Keswick topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Keswick:

  • SIGOURNEY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SIGOURNEY, IA)
  • MANOR HOUSE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SIGOURNEY, IA)
  • ENGLISH VALLEY NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; NORTH ENGLISH, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Keswick:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 30 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • University of Iowa (about 40 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 44 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 68 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 71 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 74 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 75 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • The Keswick water tower is the town's most notable landmark.There is also a Keswick town sign that features an interesting rock. The mayor is picked at random. added by Corny

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Keswick: Keswick City Hall (A), Keswick Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Keswick include: United Methodist Church (A), Our Lady of Lourdes Church (B), New Life Fellowship Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Keokuk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Keswick (2011 data):

  • Keokuk County State Bank: Keswick Branch at 225 Irons Street, branch established on 1945/04/02. Info updated 2010/04/12: Bank assets: $97.6 mil, Deposits: $86.5 mil, headquarters in Sigourney, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Fountain View Bancorp., Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Keswick:

Marital status in Keswick, IA
  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 62.1%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 2.8%
  • Divorced: 11.6%

For population 25 years and over in Keswick:

  • High school or higher: 97.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Keswick, IA (based on Keokuk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,53123
Catholic1,5823
Evangelical Protestant3036
Other2-
None6,093-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
This county:

8.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Keokuk County:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Keokuk County:

26.9%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Keokuk County:

15.1%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Keswick:

38.9%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.2%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Keswick:

28.5
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Keswick:

34.9%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

4.3%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Keswick:

17.9%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

59.0%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

84.2%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Keswick, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 4$4,072
Totals for Government 0$0 4$4,072

Keswick government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $74,000 ($308.33)
    Sewerage: $72,000 ($300.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $22,000 ($91.67)
    Financial Administration: $12,000 ($50.00)
    General - Other: $11,000 ($45.83)
    Regular Highways: $9,000 ($37.50)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($12.50)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($12.50)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($4.17)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $19,000 ($79.17)

Keswick government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $71,000 ($295.83)
    Solid Waste Management: $21,000 ($87.50)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000 ($29.17)
    Other: $5,000 ($20.83)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($16.67)
    General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($16.67)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $54,000 ($225.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $21,000 ($87.50)
  • Tax - Property: $37,000 ($154.17)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $21,000 ($87.50)
    Other License: $1,000 ($4.17)

Keswick government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $601,000 ($2504.17)

Strongest AM radio stations in Keswick:

  • 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.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • 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.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Keswick:

  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)

TV broadcast stations around Keswick:

  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 26.6mTotal length
  • 1,630Total average daily traffic
  • 142Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,630Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Keswick, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Keswick, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Maciej Stypik, West City Limits And Iowa Hwy 22 (Lat: 41.453611 Lon: -92.247833), Type: 94.5, Overall height: 91.5 m, Registrant: Modern Cooperative Tele. Co., Jbrower@netins.Net, , 158 South- English, Phone: (319) 667-2375

  • Richard D Hofmann, West City Limits And Iowa Hwy 22 (Lat: 41.453611 Lon: -92.247833), Type: 94.5, Overall height: 91.5 m, Registrant: Modern Cooperative Tele. Co., Jbrower@netins.Net, , 158 South- English, Phone: (319) 667-2375


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 105 Hallett St. (Lat: 41.454333 Lon: -92.240306), Call Sign: WQWW901,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.585 MHz, Grant Date: 12/12/2015, Expiration Date: 12/12/2025, Certifier: Ryan Schumacher, Registrant: Racom Corp., 201 W. State St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Fax: (641) 752-0674, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • IA-KESWIC-CN-1, Hallett St (Lat: 41.454083 Lon: -92.240194), Type: Silo, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WRPR244, Licensee ID: L01704672,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/08/2022, Expiration Date: 03/08/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KA0CCF, Licensee ID: L00855136, Grant Date: 04/28/2004, Expiration Date: 07/15/2014, Cancellation Date: 07/16/2016, Certifier: Milton K Campbell, Registrant: Milton K Campbell, 10649 160th Ave, Keswick, IA 50136


2002 - 2016 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2016 the average number of fire incidents per year is 9. The highest number of fires - 16 took place in 2009, and the least - 3 in 2012. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Keswick, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (56.2%), and Structure Fires (28.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Keswick, IA
    • 7256.2%Outside Fires
    • 3628.1%Structure Fires
    • 129.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 86.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Keswick, IA
Most common first names in Keswick, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Helen479.8 years
John474.2 years
Elsie494.0 years
Margaret479.5 years
James376.9 years
Clarence374.0 years
Betty366.3 years
Gladys388.4 years
Mildred382.0 years
Minnie392.0 years
Most common last names in Keswick, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Moore880.9 years
Bender774.6 years
Axmear679.6 years
Shafranek669.0 years
Bair583.8 years
White581.2 years
Ackley487.2 years
Hall483.2 years
Collins477.0 years
Zimmerman466.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Keswick, IA
  • 80.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.4%Electricity
  • 1.5%Utility gas
  • 1.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Keswick, IA
  • 73.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 26.7%Electricity


Keswick compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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