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Crawford County

Population in July 2009: 253. Population change since 2000: -7.3%
 

Males: 124  (49.1%)
Females: 129  (50.9%)

Median resident age:  45.8 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 51448.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $31,870 (it was $31,429 in 2000)
Kiron:

$31,870
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $22,239

Kiron city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $54,784 (it was $45,600 in 2000)
Kiron:

$54,784
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $56,401; Detached houses: $56,401

Median gross rent in 2009: $350.

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  • White alone - 238 (82.4%)
  • Hispanic - 50 (17.3%)
  • Black alone - 1 (0.3%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Kiron: 83.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (43.6%), Swedish (19.4%), English (11.0%), Irish (7.7%), Dutch (7.3%), French Canadian (5.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/22/1900

Elevation: 1341 feet

Land area: 0.20 square miles.

Population density: 1240 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Kiron:

  • High school or higher: 91.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Kiron city:

  • Never married: 24.8%
  • Now married: 52.8%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 10.3%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

5 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.8%
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: $442 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $531 (1.0%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (58.5 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (73.8 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (393.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Schleswig, IA (2.4 miles ), Deloit, IA (2.6 miles ), Odebolt, IA (3.0 miles ), Arthur, IA (3.1 miles ), Vail, IA (3.4 miles ), Denison, IA (3.5 miles ), Ida Grove, IA (3.6 miles ), Wall Lake, IA (3.6 miles ).

Latitude: 42.20 N, Longitude: 95.33 W

Area code: 712

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

5.2%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -27 (-9.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (25%)
  • Construction (24%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Retail trade (17%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Health care and social assistance (14%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (10%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (10%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6%)

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Tornado activity:

Kiron-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 164% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.6 miles away from the Kiron city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1954, a category F4 tornado 31.6 miles away from the city center killed one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kiron-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Iowa state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 99.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Crawford County (16) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 3, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 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 Kiron:

  • HORN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; IDA GROVE, IA)
  • CRAWFORD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; DENISON, IA)
  • MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 24 miles away; MANNING, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Kiron, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kiron:

  • Buena Vista University (about 32 miles; Storm Lake, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,241)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 56 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,536)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 61 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 3,064)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 69 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 3,574)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 70 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 7,095)
  • Creighton University (about 72 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 6,479)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 73 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,774)

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Notable location: Kiron City Hall (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Kiron include: Saint Johns Lutheran Church (A), Kiron Baptist Church (B), Bethel Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Crawford 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: 23.9%
(17.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 56.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  60.3%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.6%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Kiron, IA


Kiron compared to Iowa state average:

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


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Banks with branches in Kiron (2011 data):

  • United Bank of Iowa: Kiron Branch at Grove And Prairie Streets, branch established on 10/20/1980. Info updated 01/04/2011: Bank assets: $86.1 mil, Deposits: $6.5 mil, headquarters in Ida Grove, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 24 total offices, Holding Company: Ida Grove Bancshares, Inc.

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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (53%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (31%)
  • Electricity (15%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Crawford County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Crawford County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Kiron:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 72.65%
Here72.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameLutheran ChurchCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)United Church of Christ
Adherents47.1%24.6%8.5%6.4%4.6%
Congregations30.0%15.0%10.0%10.0%5.0%
NameBaptist General ConferenceEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAmerican Baptist Churches in the USACommunity Church of ChristOther
Adherents2.9%1.4%1.2%1.1%2.2%
Congregations5.0%2.5%2.5%5.0%15.0%
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: 5
This county:

3.03 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
This county:

8.48 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

6.05 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.1%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.6%
Iowa:

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

21.8%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$825
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$130
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$814
Water Supply 0$0 1$936
Totals for Government 0$0 8$2,705

Kiron government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $20,000 ($79.05)
    Sewerage: $17,000 ($67.19)
    All Other: $7,000 ($27.67)
  • Current Operations - Parks & Recreation: $57,000 ($225.30)
    Health Services - Other: $43,000 ($169.96)
    Water Utilities: $15,000 ($59.29)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($39.53)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($35.57)
    Financial Administration: $8,000 ($31.62)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($27.67)
    General - Other: $6,000 ($23.72)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($7.91)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($7.91)
    Fire Protection: $2,000 ($7.91)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($3.95)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $16,000 ($63.24)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $121,000 ($478.26)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $120,000 ($474.31)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $1,000 ($3.95)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($3.95)
    General Revenue, NEC: $1,000 ($3.95)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $159,000 ($628.46)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $26,000 ($102.77)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $45,000 ($177.87)
    Highways: $22,000 ($86.96)
    General Support: $5,000 ($19.76)
  • Tax - Property: $43,000 ($169.96)
    NEC: $1,000 ($3.95)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $38,000 ($150.20)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($27.67)

5.09% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,485 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.09%
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 Carroll County, IA  0.47% ($24,964 average AGI)
from Harrison County, IA  0.27% ($36,625)
from Ida County, IA  0.25% ($27,067)


6.24% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,343 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.24%
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 Polk County, IA  0.46% ($35,607 average AGI)
to Carroll County, IA  0.43% ($22,538)
to Shelby County, IA  0.37% ($28,455)

Strongest AM radio stations in Kiron:

  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KDSN (1530 AM; 1 kW; DENISON, IA)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KCIM (1380 AM; 1 kW; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kiron:

  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDSN-FM (107.1 FM; DENISON, IA; Owner: M & J RADIO CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Kiron:

  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)



FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&GO-145C SER (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 15309 , Serial Number: 28-7325034, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 10/23/1972
    Registrant (Individual): Brian A Lundell, 6583 310th St, Kiron, IA 51448



Most common first names in Kiron, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John977.1 years
Elmer581.8 years
Margaret586.4 years
George481.0 years
Fred475.7 years
Donald477.3 years
Anna394.0 years
Emma387.6 years
Jubel385.3 years
Carl384.4 years
Most common last names in Kiron, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Larson1683.0 years
Johnson1081.6 years
Anderson980.0 years
Gronau980.0 years
Baker982.7 years
Gustafson979.8 years
Winquist784.0 years
Carlson778.1 years
Schultz779.9 years
Lindstrom678.0 years

Kiron on our top lists:

  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Alcoholic beverage merchant wholesalers"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Furniture and home furnishings, and household appliance stores"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Fuel dealers"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Electronic shopping and mail-order houses"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the greatest earthquake activity"
  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries"
  • #81 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Service occupations:"
  • #63 (51448) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Swedish first ancestries"

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