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Shelby County

Population in July 2009: 71. Population change since 2000: -6.6%
 

Males: 40  (56.6%)
Females: 31  (43.4%)

Median resident age:  42.5 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 51447


Estimated median household income in 2009: $51,866 (it was $49,375 in 2000)
Kirkman:

$51,866
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $30,362

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $76,908 (it was $40,000 in 2000)
Kirkman:

$76,908
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $80,900; Detached houses: $75,645; Mobile homes: $112,427

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  • White alone - 51 (92.7%)
  • Hispanic - 4 (7.3%)

Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Kirkman: 81.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (32.9%), German (25.0%), Danish (14.5%), Irish (9.2%), English (5.3%), Italian (3.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/6/1892

Land area: 0.29 square miles.

Population density: 249 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Kirkman:

  • High school or higher: 74.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Kirkman city:

  • Never married: 38.2%
  • Now married: 52.9%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 5.9%

2 residents are foreign born (2.6% Latin America).

This city:  2.6%
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: $575 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $283 (0.9%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (45.1 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (50.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (391.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Irwin, IA (2.3 miles ), Harlan, IA (2.4 miles ), Westphalia, IA (2.6 miles) , Defiance, IA (2.8 miles ), Earling, IA (2.9 miles ), Panama, IA (3.3 miles ), Manilla, IA (3.3 miles ), Kimballton, IA (3.5 miles ).

Latitude: 41.73 N, Longitude: 95.27 W

Area code: 712

Kirkman household income distribution Kirkman home values distribution

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

4.9%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -22 (-22.4%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (33%)
  • Retail trade (22%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (11%)
  • Manufacturing (11%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (11%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (11%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Finance and insurance (37%)
  • Health care and social assistance (21%)
  • Retail trade (16%)
  • Information (16%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)


Average climate in Kirkman, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Kirkman-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 177% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/27/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 35.1 miles away from the Kirkman city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/26/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.0 miles away from the city center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kirkman-area historical earthquake activity is 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 77.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.1 miles away from Kirkman center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 86.2 miles away from the city 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 Kirkman:

  • MYRTUE MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; MANNING, IA)
  • AUDUBON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; AUDUBON, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Kirkman, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kirkman:

  • Iowa Western Community College (about 42 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,574)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 47 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 7,095)
  • Creighton University (about 48 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 6,479)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 49 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,774)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 51 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 9,853)
  • Bellevue University (about 53 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 3,237)
  • Buena Vista University (about 64 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,241)

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Notable location: Kirkman Community Hall (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Kirkman: Kirkman United Methodist Church (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

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 10.9%
(3.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  51.4%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  8.6%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Kirkman compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • House age above 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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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Kirkman travel time to work - commute
Kirkman mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (83%)
  • Electricity (11%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (6%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Shelby County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Shelby County Iowa:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Kirkman:

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
Shelby County:

3.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.12 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

4.87 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Shelby County:

27.3%
State:

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

16.0%
State:

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 1$200
Totals for Government 0$0 1$200

Kirkman government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Parks & Recreation: $7,000 ($98.59)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($70.42)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $103,000 ($1450.70)
    Parks & Recreation: $5,000 ($70.42)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($70.42)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($56.34)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($42.25)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($28.17)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($28.17)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($28.17)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $43,000 ($605.63)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $102,000 ($1436.62)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($84.51)
    General Support: $1,000 ($14.08)
  • Tax - Property: $8,000 ($112.68)
    Total General Sales: $4,000 ($56.34)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,000 ($28.17)

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 Kirkman:

  • 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)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, 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.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kirkman:

  • KNOD (105.3 FM; HARLAN, IA; Owner: WIRELESS BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEZO-FM (92.3 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KSOM (96.5 FM; AUDUBON, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS L.C.)
  • KDSN-FM (107.1 FM; DENISON, IA; Owner: M & J RADIO CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Kirkman:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)



FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 24609 , Serial Number: 3296, Year manufactured: 1939, Airworthiness Date: 03/30/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 1306 Woodland Rd, Kirkman, IA 51447
  • Aircraft: J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3445N , Serial Number: 22662, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 07/06/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Monte R Hansen, 2148 1400th St, Kirkman, IA 51447
  • Aircraft: PA-28-235 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9294W , Serial Number: 28-10971, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 08/10/1967
    Registrant (Partnership): Monte R Hansen, 2148 1400th St, Kirkman, IA 51447, Other Owners: Marcia L Hansen, Brianne L Clay, Wesley A Clay

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