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Jasper County

Population in July 2009: 207. Population change since 2000: -8.0%
 

Males: 102  (49.3%)
Females: 105  (50.7%)

Median resident age:  40.8 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50208.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $67,558 (it was $56,000 in 2000)
Lambs Grove:

$67,558
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $25,569

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $128,848 (it was $94,500 in 2000)
Lambs Grove:

$128,848
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $134,018; Detached houses: $135,532; Mobile homes: $96,168

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Lambs Grove: 81.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (31.1%), English (23.1%), Dutch (12.0%), Irish (9.3%), United States (9.3%), Norwegian (8.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/29/1952

Elevation: 900 feet

Land area: 0.10 square miles.

Population density: 2043 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lambs Grove:

  • High school or higher: 91.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lambs Grove city:

  • Never married: 19.0%
  • Now married: 70.2%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 2.4%
  • Divorced: 5.4%

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: $2,219 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,571 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (29.1 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (155.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (278.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Newton, IA (1.3 miles ), Colfax, IA (3.0 miles ), Kellogg, IA (3.0 miles ), Reasnor, IA (3.0 miles) , Baxter, IA (3.1 miles ), Prairie City, IA (3.3 miles ), Mingo, IA (3.4 miles ), Monroe, IA (3.5 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $106,500
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 41.70 N, Longitude: 93.08 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

9.2%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -75 (-25.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (26%)
  • Retail trade (14%)
  • Public administration (14%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Information (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (23%)
  • Manufacturing (18%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (18%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Information (10%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Computer specialists (10%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (9%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Accountants and auditors (6%)
  • Legal support workers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)

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Tornado activity:

Lambs Grove-area historical tornado activity is above Iowa state average. It is 204% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/28/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.2 miles away from the Lambs Grove city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/18/1974, a category F4 tornado 26.5 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jasper County (11) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Snow: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 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 Lambs Grove:

  • SKIFF MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 2 miles away; NEWTON, IA)
  • GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; GRINNELL, IA)
  • PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 25 miles away; PELLA, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Lambs Grove, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lambs Grove:

  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 28 miles; Ankeny, IA; Full-time enrollment: 8,947)
  • Drake University (about 31 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 4,382)
  • Iowa State University (about 37 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 58 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 3,272)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 64 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 3,189)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 65 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,923)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 75 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 9,715)

Public elementary/middle school in Lambs Grove:

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Jasper 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: 2.3%

Average household size:
This city:  2.8 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  85.0%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  6.3%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lambs Grove, IA


Lambs Grove compared to Iowa state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Lambs Grove travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (91%)
  • Electricity (5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Jasper County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Jasper County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Lambs Grove:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 51.03%
Here51.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Christian Reformed Church in North AmericaReformed Church in America
Adherents18.7%14.7%9.0%7.7%6.7%
Congregations17.2%3.1%7.8%4.7%4.7%
NameUnited Church of ChristChristian and Missionary AlliancePresbyterian Church (USA)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther
Adherents6.2%5.9%5.5%5.3%20.3%
Congregations4.7%1.6%6.3%6.3%43.8%
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: 7
Jasper County:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
Jasper County:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
This county:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Jasper County:

30.0%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.2%
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$225
Totals for Government 0$0 1$225

Lambs Grove government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,000 ($4.83)
  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($33.82)
    Regular Highways: $6,000 ($28.99)
    General - Other: $6,000 ($28.99)
    Sewerage: $4,000 ($19.32)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($14.49)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($9.66)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $16,000 ($77.29)
    Libraries: $3,000 ($14.49)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($14.49)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($19.32)
    General Revenue, NEC: $2,000 ($9.66)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $139,000 ($671.50)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $18,000 ($86.96)
    General Support: $2,000 ($9.66)
  • Tax - Property: $38,000 ($183.57)
    Total General Sales: $3,000 ($14.49)
    Public Utilities: $1,000 ($4.83)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $3,000 ($14.49)

5.59% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,938 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.59%
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  1.64% ($36,629 average AGI)
from Marion County, IA  0.34% ($37,128)
from Poweshiek County, IA  0.34% ($34,383)


6.54% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($40,725 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.54%
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  2.07% ($37,709 average AGI)
to Marion County, IA  0.37% ($42,538)
to Poweshiek County, IA  0.28% ($35,769)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lambs Grove:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCOB (1280 AM; 1 kW; NEWTON, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lambs Grove:

  • KCOB-FM (95.9 FM; NEWTON, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRTI (106.7 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDFR (91.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRLS (92.1 FM; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lambs Grove:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KFPX (Channel 39; NEWTON, IA; Owner: PAXSON DES MOINES LICENSE, INC.)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)


Lambs Grove on our top lists:

  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Electrical equipment, appliances, and components"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Computer and mathematical occupations:"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Florists"
  • #91 (50208) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Dutch first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"

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