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Tama County

Population in July 2007: 156. Population change since 2000: -14.3%
 

Males: 75  (48.4%)
Females: 81  (51.6%)

Median resident age:  40.3 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 50652


Estimated median household income in 2007: $43,257 (it was $33,750 in 2000)
Lincoln:  $43,257
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $52,311 (it was $35,300 in 2000)
Lincoln:  $52,311
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $60,824; Detached houses: $61,955; Mobile homes: $5,000

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Races in Lincoln:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.6%)
  • Other race (1.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Lincoln: 71.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (52.7%), Norwegian (18.7%), Irish (9.9%), Czech (7.7%), English (7.7%), Dutch (3.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/10/1913

Elevation: 1060 feet

Land area: 0.46 square miles.

Population density: 340 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lincoln

  • High school or higher: 82.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 1.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lincoln city

  • Never married: 21.8%
  • Now married: 65.3%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 4.8%

5 residents are foreign born (1.6% Europe, 1.1% Latin America).

This city:  2.7%
Iowa:  3.1%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

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

Lincoln:  0.9% ($330)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (23.8 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (176.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (259.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Gladbrook, IA (2.3 miles ), Morrison, IA (2.4 miles) , Reinbeck, IA (2.5 miles ), Beaman, IA (2.7 miles ), Grundy Center, IA (2.8 miles ), Conrad, IA (3.1 miles ), Holland, IA (3.3 miles ), Garwin, IA (3.4 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $101,700
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $160,000

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Latitude: 42.26 N, Longitude: 92.69 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

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Population change in the 1990s: -6 (-3.2%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Food (15%)
  • Truck transportation (15%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Printing and related support activities (12%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (10%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (7%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (36%)
  • Finance and insurance (14%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (13%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (11%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Printing workers (12%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (10%)
  • Food processing workers (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Top executives (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (20%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (16%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (13%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Top executives (4%)



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Average climate in Lincoln, Iowa

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Lincoln-area historical tornado activity is above Iowa state average. It is 203% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1989, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.7 miles away from the Lincoln city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/30/1989, a category 4 tornado 14.2 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Lincoln:
  • GRUNDY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; GRUNDY CENTER, IA)
  • MARSHALLTOWN MEDICAL & SURGICAL CENTER (about 19 miles; MARSHALLTOWN, IA)
  • SARTORI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Lincoln, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lincoln:
  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 23 miles; WATERLOO, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,292)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 25 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; FT enrollment: 12,524)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 43 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 47 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; FT enrollment: 7,991)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 60 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; FAYETTE, IA; FT enrollment: 3,173)
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 67 miles; MASON CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,161)

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Notable locations in Lincoln: Central Counties Co-op Elevator (A), Lincoln City Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Lincoln: Salem Church of Lincoln (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.3%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.3%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  15.5%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  0.5%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lincoln, IA



Lincoln 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 above 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 Lincoln (2009 data):
  • Lincoln Savings Bank: Lincoln Branch at 313-315 Main Street, branch established on 1934-03-30. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $495.0 mil, Deposits: $385.5 mil, headquarters in Cedar Falls, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Lincoln Bancorp



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2004 Presidential Election results in Tama County Iowa:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (76%)
  • Electricity (13%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (8%)
  • Utility gas (4%)


Religon statistics for Lincoln

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Church of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents32.8%31.6%13.7%10.6%4.9%
Congregations20.5%23.1%7.7%10.3%7.7%
NameAssemblies of GodLutheran ChurchChristian and Missionary AllianceChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other religions
Adherents1.5%1.4%1.3%1.0%1.3%
Congregations7.7%2.6%5.1%2.6%12.8%
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.


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 2$362
Totals for Government 0$0 2$362



Lincoln government finances in 2002:
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $171,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $20,000
    Fire Protection: $9,000
    Financial Administration: $4,000
    Central Staff Services: $3,000
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000
    General - Other: $2,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $171,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Police Protection: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $3,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $3,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $101,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $15,000
    General Support: $4,000
  • Tax - Property: $29,000
    Public Utilities: $1,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $4,000

5.52% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,215 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.52%
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 Marshall County, IA  1.06% ($36,027 average AGI)
from Black Hawk County, IA  0.75% ($43,577)
from Benton County, IA  0.42% ($34,931)


6.09% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,623 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.09%
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 Marshall County, IA  1.32% ($30,000 average AGI)
to Black Hawk County, IA  0.91% ($49,587)
to Benton County, IA  0.34% ($30,333)


Strongest AM radio stations in Lincoln:
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFJB (1230 AM; 1 kW; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNWS (1090 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lincoln:
  • KCRR (97.7 FM; GRUNDY CENTER, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCVM (96.1 FM; HUDSON, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOEL (98.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KHKE (89.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KDAO-FM (99.5 FM; ELDORA, IA; Owner: ELDORA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZAT-FM (95.5 FM; BELLE PLAINE, IA; Owner: CAMRORY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KQCR-FM (98.9 FM; PARKERSBURG, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING INC)
  • K205CZ (88.9 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lincoln:
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • 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.)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • K44FK (Channel 44; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KDAO-LP (Channel 45; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MTN BROADCASTING, INC.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Donald M Goettsch, 1.6 Km West And 2.4 Km North, Type: Tower, Structure height: 87.8 m, Overall height: 93.6 m
    Registrant: Interstate Power & Light Co., 200 First Street S.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52406, Phone: (319) 786-3507, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Main St, Call Sign: WDM700
    Assigned Frequencies : 465.875 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/22/1998, Expiration Date: 03/21/2003, Cancelation Date: 11/07/2002
    Registrant: Lincoln Savings Bank, 508 Main St, Reinbeck, IA 50669, Phone: (319) 345-6441

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3
  • STATION, 1 Blk E 1 Blk N & 1/2 Blk E Of Post Office, Overall height: 13.7 m, Call Sign: WNET696
    Assigned Frequencies : 953.250 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/07/1993, Expiration Date: 01/07/1998
    Registrant: Phone: (319) 234-3511
  • LINCOLN, 1.6 Km West And 2.4 Km North, Type: Tower, Structure height: 87.8 m, Overall height: 93.6 m, Call Sign: WQEA463
    Assigned Frequencies : 6034.15 MHz, 6004.50 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/13/2005, Expiration Date: 12/13/2015, Certifier: John Einck
    Registrant: Alliant Energy, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406, Phone: (319) 786-3507, Fax: (319) 786-3502, Email:
  • STATION, Substation 91 Range 4e T-79n Nw Corner Of Section 5, Overall height: 44.2 m, Call Sign: WEF937
    Assigned Frequencies : 954.350 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/06/2002, Expiration Date: 04/10/2012
    Registrant: Phone: (309) 793-3661

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