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Kossuth County

Population in July 2008: 240. Population change since 2000: -5.9%
 

Males: 112  (47.1%)
Females: 128  (52.9%)

Median resident age:  40.9 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50451.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $35,781 (it was $27,917 in 2000)
Lakota:  $35,781
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $24,981
Lakota:  $24,981
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $39,122 (it was $26,400 in 2000)
Lakota:  $39,122
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $42,071; Detached houses: $42,055; Townhouses or other attached units: $27,171; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $42,391

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Races in Lakota:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.1%)
  • Hispanic (3.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)

2008 cost of living index in Lakota: 67.5 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (53.7%), Norwegian (12.2%), Swedish (7.5%), Irish (5.9%), English (3.1%), Danish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/1/1918

Elevation: 1147 feet

Land area: 0.19 square miles.

Population density: 1256 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lakota

  • High school or higher: 74.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lakota city

  • Never married: 14.1%
  • Now married: 59.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.7%
  • Divorced: 13.7%

4 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.6%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Lakota, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Lakota to the number of sex offenders is 60 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Lakota:  0.8% ($199)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (92.6 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (117.1 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (343.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Ledyard, IA (2.1 miles) , Buffalo Center, IA (2.7 miles ), Bancroft, IA (2.9 miles ), Elmore, MN (3.0 miles ), Titonka, IA (3.2 miles ), Swea City, IA (3.3 miles ), Rake, IA (3.4 miles ), Woden, IA (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 43.38 N, Longitude: 94.09 W

Area code: 515

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Population change in the 1990s: -26 (-9.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Wood products (18%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (15%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Transportation equipment (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (24%)
  • Wood products (12%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Machinery (4%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (11%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)



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Average climate in Lakota, Iowa

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Lakota-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 149% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/29/1964, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.9 miles away from the Lakota city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 10/14/1966, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 42.6 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.



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Hospitals/medical centers near Lakota:
  • KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (about 19 miles; ALGONA, IA)
  • UNITED HOSPITAL DISTRICT (about 20 miles; BLUE EARTH, MN)
  • HANCOCK COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; BRITT, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Lakota, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lakota:
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 48 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,161)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNVERSITY-MANKATO (about 55 miles; MANKATO, MN; FT enrollment: 11,210)
  • SOUTH CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE-MANKATO (about 59 miles; NORTH MANKATO, MN; FT enrollment: 2,186)
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 66 miles; FT DODGE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,807)
  • GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE (about 67 miles; ST PETER, MN; FT enrollment: 2,355)
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 72 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,524)
  • SAINT OLAF COLLEGE (about 88 miles; NORTHFIELD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,968)
Library in Lakota:
  • LAKOTA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $14,420; Location: 204 3RD STREET, BOX 178; 5,250 books; 59 audio materials; 320 video materials; 30 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Lakota: Lakota (A), Lakota City Hall (B), Lakota Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Lakota include: Saint Paul Lutheran Church (A), First Presbyterian Church (B), Community Chapel (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  60.2%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.4%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  19.4%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.8%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lakota, IA



Lakota 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 below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Lakota (2009 data):
  • Farmers Trust and Savings Bank: Lakota Branch at 201 Third Street, branch established on 1935-07-05. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $148.5 mil, Deposits: $110.1 mil, headquarters in Buffalo Center, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Koss-Winn Bancshares, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan With 401(K) Provisions



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2004 Presidential Election results in Kossuth County Iowa:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (34%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (34%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (20%)
  • Electricity (11%)


Religion statistics for Lakota

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents41.7%17.8%13.8%12.9%5.0%
Congregations16.7%16.7%21.4%9.5%11.9%
NamePresbyterian Church in AmericaReformed Church in AmericaUnited Church of ChristBaptist General ConferenceOther religions
Adherents1.8%1.7%1.4%0.9%3.0%
Congregations2.4%2.4%2.4%2.4%14.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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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$612
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$437
Water Supply 0$0 1$710
Other and Unallocable 0$0 6$1,400
Totals for Government 0$0 9$3,159



4.03% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,663 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.03%
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 Winnebago County, IA  0.21% ($23,538 average AGI)
from Hancock County, IA  0.19% ($28,083)
from Emmet County, IA  0.17% ($30,909)


6.01% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,563 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.01%
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  0.56% ($28,306 average AGI)
to Story County, IA  0.31% ($28,600)
to Humboldt County, IA  0.26% ($30,647)


Strongest AM radio stations in Lakota:
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • 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.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • KBEW (1560 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BLUE EARTH, MN)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lakota:
  • KJLY (104.5 FM; BLUE EARTH, MN; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)
  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KBEW-FM (98.1 FM; BLUE EARTH, MN; Owner: KBEW, INC.)
  • KFMC-FM (106.5 FM; FAIRMONT, MN; Owner: WOODWARD BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lakota:
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K60FY (Channel 60; FROST, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
  • K14KD (Channel 14; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K27FI (Channel 27; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
  • K31EF (Channel 31; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
  • K36FI (Channel 36; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K58FC (Channel 58; FROST, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
  • K62FH (Channel 62; FROST, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
  • K65FW (Channel 65; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
  • KEYC-TV (Channel 12; MANKATO, MN; Owner: UNITED COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2
  • 2.8 Miles South South West Of Lakota, Structure height: 96 m, Call Sign: KNKN572
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/11/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: Elizabeth L Kohler
    Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chtd., 1650 Tysons Blvd., Suite 1500, Mclean, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8661, Email:
  • 2.8 Mi Ssw, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: KNKN435
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/17/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: Steven T Campbell
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave, Nw, Ste. 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • PETER M CONNOLLY, 2.8 Mi Ssw, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Sui, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:
  • Christine A Verre, 210th Street, Type: Tower, Structure height: 96.3 m, Overall height: 96.3 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa, 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (336) 643-2524, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • County Maintenance Garage, Call Sign: WBG52
    Assigned Frequencies : 159.135 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/21/2004, Expiration Date: 02/28/2015
    Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc, 2103 Highway 169 North, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:
  • Jct 169 & 9 2 Mi E 3.5 Mi S, Call Sign: KNHR258
    Assigned Frequencies : 462.450 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/05/2003, Expiration Date: 12/09/2013, Cancelation Date: 12/12/2003
    Registrant: Ibp, 2210 W Oaklawn Dr, Springdale, AR 72765, Phone: (479) 290-1450, Fax: (479) 290-7940, Email:
  • Lat: 43.340333 Lon: -94.069389, Call Sign: WQGF335
    Assigned Frequencies : 464.625 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/29/2006, Expiration Date: 12/29/2016, Certifier: Mickey Berg
    Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc., 2103 Highway 169 North, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • LAKOTA, 2.8 Mi Ssw, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WMS953
    Assigned Frequencies : 6765.00 MHz, 6745.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/27/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: Steven T Campbell
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave, Nw, Ste. 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150G (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 3954J , Serial Number: 15065254, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 10/15/1966
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Dennis R Schutjer, 4102 220th Ave, Lakota, IA 50451, Other Owners: Richard F Buffington
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-25-235 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8766L , Serial Number: 25-5251, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 06/19/1970
    Registrant (Individual): Rex W Larson, 1809 420th St, Lakota, IA 50451


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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