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Clayton County

Population in July 2007: 24.
Males: 11  (46.2%)
Females: 13  (53.8%)

Median resident age:  54.5 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 52055


Estimated median household income in 2009: $30,950 (it was $23,125 in 2000)
Littleport:

$30,950
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $21,412

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $45,429 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Littleport:

$45,429
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $59,452; Detached houses: $65,855; Mobile homes: $27,439

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

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Ancestries: German (50.0%), Danish (7.7%), English (7.7%), Swiss (3.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/21/1907

Elevation: 708 feet

Land area: 0.33 square miles.

Population density: 72 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Littleport:

  • High school or higher: 82.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.8%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Littleport city:

  • Never married: 21.1%
  • Now married: 73.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

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 in 2000:

Littleport city:  0.6% ($200)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dubuque, IA (38.8 miles , pop. 57,686).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (102.4 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (199.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Elkport, IA (2.2 miles) , Garber, IA (2.3 miles) , Elkader, IA (2.7 miles ), Edgewood, IA (2.8 miles ), Volga, IA (3.1 miles ), Strawberry Point, IA (3.2 miles ), Garnavillo, IA (3.2 miles ), Osterdock, IA (3.3 miles) .

Latitude: 42.75 N, Longitude: 91.37 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 563

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

9.7%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)



Average climate in Littleport, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Littleport-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 160% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 25.3 miles away from the Littleport city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/13/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.6 miles away from the city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Clayton County (17) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 4, Floods: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Littleport:

  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 8 miles away; ELKADER, IA)
  • GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; GUTTENBERG, IA)
  • REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 20 miles away; MANCHESTER, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Littleport:

  • Upper Iowa University (about 23 miles; Fayette, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,144)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 39 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 45 miles; Platteville, WI; FT enrollment: 6,352)
  • Luther College (about 45 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,470)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 54 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 3,189)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 58 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,923)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 60 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 9,715)

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Clayton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 15.0. This is significantly better than average.
City:

15.0
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

16.1
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2008 was 10.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.3
U.S.:

10.6


Average household size:
This city:  2.0 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.2%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This city:

15.8%
Whole state:

9.1%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This city:

10.5%
Whole state:

3.8%

Littleport compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below 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 below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Wood (50%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (33%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (17%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Clayton County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Clayton County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Littleport:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 81.82%
Here81.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of ChristOther
Adherents40.1%39.5%10.4%5.2%4.9%
Congregations44.4%20.0%13.3%4.4%17.8%
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: 6
Clayton County:

3.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Clayton County:

7.36 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
This county:

13.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Clayton County:

28.4%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.5%
State:

14.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)
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$27
Totals for Government 0$0 1$27

Littleport government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($83.33)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $134,000 ($5583.33)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($333.33)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($83.33)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($41.67)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $28,000 ($1166.67)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $102,000 ($4250.00)
    Highways: $2,000 ($83.33)
  • Tax - Property: $4,000 ($166.67)
    Total General Sales: $2,000 ($83.33)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,000 ($41.67)

5.02% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,938 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.02%
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 Crawford County, WI  0.49% ($28,686 average AGI)
from Fayette County, IA  0.47% ($27,455)
from Allamakee County, IA  0.41% ($20,690)


5.68% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,331 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.68%
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 Dubuque County, IA  0.62% ($33,659 average AGI)
to Crawford County, WI  0.53% ($22,079)
to Linn County, IA  0.43% ($34,323)

Strongest AM radio stations in Littleport:

  • KADR (1400 AM; 1 kW; ELKADER, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KDTH (1370 AM; 5 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WPRE (980 AM; 1 kW; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Littleport:

  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCTN (100.1 FM; GARNAVILLO, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WQPC (94.3 FM; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • KATF (92.9 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • KMCH (94.7 FM; MANCHESTER, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KDST (99.3 FM; DYERSVILLE, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Littleport:

  • 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)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • W22CI (Channel 22; BLOOMINGTON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)

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