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Monroe County

Population in July 2008: 528. Population change since 2000: -9.4%
 

Males: 264  (50.1%)
Females: 264  (49.9%)

Median resident age:  32.9 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50150.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $45,599 (it was $35,577 in 2000)
Lovilia:  $45,599
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,147
Lovilia:  $20,147
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $55,868 (it was $37,700 in 2000)
Lovilia:  $55,868
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $57,925; Detached houses: $59,049; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $7,719; Mobile homes: $34,338

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Races in Lovilia:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Lovilia: 72.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (19.6%), English (15.6%), Irish (11.7%), Dutch (9.6%), United States (9.3%), French (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 922 feet

Land area: 0.50 square miles.

Population density: 1051 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lovilia

  • High school or higher: 88.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 39.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lovilia city

  • Never married: 18.1%
  • Now married: 63.3%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Lovilia, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Lovilia to the number of sex offenders is 176 to 1.

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

Lovilia:  1.2% ($461)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (48.8 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (161.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (275.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Hamilton, IA (1.6 miles) , Marysville, IA (2.0 miles) , Bussey, IA (2.3 miles ), Albia, IA (3.0 miles ), Harvey, IA (3.6 miles ), Melrose, IA (3.6 miles) , Eddyville, IA (3.8 miles ), Beacon, IA (3.9 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $101,700
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $55,000
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 41.13 N, Longitude: 92.91 W

Area code: 641

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Population change in the 1990s: +25 (+4.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (19%)
  • Metal and metal products (17%)
  • Truck transportation (9%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (8%)
  • Machinery (7%)
  • Food (6%)
  • Health care (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (21%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Metal and metal products (11%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Machinery (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Assemblers and fabricators (14%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)



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Lovilia-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 128% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1959, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.2 miles away from the Lovilia city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category 4 tornado 22.0 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.



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Hospitals/medical centers near Lovilia:
  • MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; ALBIA, IA)
  • KNOXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; KNOXVILLE, IA)
  • MAHASKA COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; OSKALOOSA, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Lovilia, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lovilia:
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 27 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,744)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 65 miles; LAMONI, IA; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,922)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 82 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 24,766)

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Notable locations in Lovilia: Lovilia (A), Lovilia City Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Lovilia: Saint Peters Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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Park in Lovilia: Buxton State Historical Marker (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  71.5%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.9%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  7.3%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.0%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lovilia, IA



Lovilia compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Lovilia (2009 data):
  • State Bank of Bussey: Lovilia Branch at 1607 East Avenue, branch established on 1959-08-08. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $48.2 mil, Deposits: $44.0 mil, headquarters in Bussey, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Twin Cedars Bancorp.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Monroe County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (91%)
  • Wood (5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Electricity (1%)


Religion statistics for Lovilia

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents44.9%24.0%12.4%4.6%3.9%
Congregations18.8%18.8%6.3%6.3%6.3%
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionAmerican Baptist Churches in the USASeventh-Day Adventist ChurchCommunity Church of ChristOther religions
Adherents3.5%3.2%1.5%0.9%1.3%
Congregations6.3%12.5%6.3%6.3%12.5%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 2$1,875
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$335
Health 0$0 1$125
Sewerage 1$2,715$32,5801$46
Water Supply 0$0 2$109
Totals for Government 1$2,715$32,58012$2,490



Lovilia government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $64,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $68,000
    Regular Highways: $49,000
    Sewerage: $46,000
    General - Other: $16,000
    Fire Protection: $15,000
    Financial Administration: $11,000
    General Public Buildings: $6,000
    Health Services - Other: $4,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $4,000
    Police Protection: $3,000
    Parks & Recreation: $3,000
    Central Staff Services: $3,000
    Libraries: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $7,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $16,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $11,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $132,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $81,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $17,000
    Water Utilities: $7,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $34,000
    Water Utilities: $4,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $10,000
    Interest Earnings: $4,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $192,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $86,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $47,000
    General Support: $8,000
  • Tax - Property: $58,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $56,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,000

5.13% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,435 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.13%
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 Wapello County, IA  0.73% ($22,429 average AGI)
from Mahaska County, IA  0.59% ($20,588)
from Appanoose County, IA  0.52% ($24,600)


6.53% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,368 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.53%
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  1.07% ($27,387 average AGI)
to Wapello County, IA  0.86% ($32,440)
to Mahaska County, IA  0.52% ($27,133)


Strongest AM radio stations in Lovilia:
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • 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)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLBA (1370 AM; 1 kW; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KNIA (1320 AM; 1 kW; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lovilia:
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KRLS (92.1 FM; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCWN (99.9 FM; NEW SHARON, IA; Owner: CROWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lovilia:
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K31ED (Channel 31; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FC (Channel 53; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K58ER (Channel 58; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K42AM (Channel 42; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)


Lovilia fatal accident list:
Jan 14, 1996 01:26 AM, 5, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • LOVILIA, IA, Lat: 41.135583 Lon: -92.902583, Call Sign: WPRV988
    Assigned Frequencies : 956.343 MHz, 956.343 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/26/2001, Expiration Date: 02/26/2011, Certifier: Chris Jerome
    Registrant: Itron, Inc, 2111 N Molter Rd, Liberty Lake, WA 99019, Phone: (509) 891-3636, Fax: (509) 891-3727, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: K7JIT, Previous Call Sign: KC7OTD, Licensee ID: L00963395
    Grant Date: 11/25/2008, Expiration Date: 01/13/2019, Certifier: Jack I Tuttle
    Registrant: Jack I Tuttle, 609 G Ave S, Lovilia, IA 50150
  • Call Sign: KC0AKI, Previous Call Sign: KC6ULV
    Grant Date: 04/07/1997, Expiration Date: 04/30/2001, Cancelation Date: 05/01/2003
    Registrant: David L Knapp, Rr 1 Box 16, Lovilia, IA 50150
  • Call Sign: WB0CND, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 04/19/1995, Expiration Date: 04/19/2005, Cancelation Date: 04/20/2007
    Registrant: James E Smith, Box 298 1803 D Ave S, Lovilia, IA 50150


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: KOLB MANUFACTURING KOLB MARK IIICLASSIC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582 (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 24837 , Serial Number: 8231, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 08/25/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Jack I Tuttle, Po Box 126, Lovilia, IA 50150
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/11/2004, Exported to: Iceland


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