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Monroe County

Population in July 2009: 522. Population change since 2000: -10.5%
 

Males: 261  (50.1%)
Females: 261  (49.9%)

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

Zip codes: 50150.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $48,287 (it was $35,577 in 2000)
Lovilia:

$48,287
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $16,269

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $49,516 (it was $37,700 in 2000)
Lovilia:

$49,516
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $50,428; Detached houses: $51,830; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $29,186; Mobile homes: $44,542

Median gross rent in 2009: $546.

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Lovilia: 83.4 (less than average, 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: 1039 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 (commute): 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 2 registered sex offenders living in Lovilia, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Lovilia to the number of sex offenders is 261 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $569 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $689 (1.5%)
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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
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $168,100
  • 2010: 0 buildings

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 41.13 N, Longitude: 92.91 W

Area code: 641

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

8.1%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


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

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (39%)
  • Construction (15%)
  • Retail trade (14%)
  • Wholesale trade (13%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (9%)
  • Health care and social assistance (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (2%)
  • Manufacturing (25%)
  • Retail trade (24%)
  • Health care and social assistance (18%)
  • Accommodation and food services (13%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (3%)
  • Educational services (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • 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%)
  • 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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Tornado activity:

Lovilia-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 151% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1959, a category F4 (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 F4 tornado 22.0 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Monroe County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Lovilia:

  • MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; ALBIA, IA)
  • KNOXVILLE HOSPITAL & CLINICS (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; KNOXVILLE, IA)
  • MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; OSKALOOSA, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Lovilia, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lovilia:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 28 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,272)
  • Drake University (about 51 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 4,382)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 56 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)
  • Truman State University (about 68 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,595)
  • Iowa State University (about 73 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)
  • University of Iowa (about 80 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,313)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 85 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 9,715)

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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

Cemetery: Woodlawn Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

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Monroe 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: 13.7%

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

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 (2011 data):

  • State Bank of Bussey: Lovilia Branch at 1609 South East Avenue, branch established on 08/08/1959. Info updated 05/04/2010: Bank assets: $5.5 mil, Deposits: $5.0 mil, headquarters in Bussey, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Twin Cedars Bancorp.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

  • Utility gas (91%)
  • Wood (5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Electricity (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Monroe County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Monroe County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Lovilia:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 54.17%
Here54.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

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
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Monroe County:

3.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

1.32 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Monroe County:

9.23 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
This county:

9.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Monroe County:

27.4%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

20.0%
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
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 ($122.61)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $68,000 ($130.27)
    Regular Highways: $49,000 ($93.87)
    Sewerage: $46,000 ($88.12)
    General - Other: $16,000 ($30.65)
    Fire Protection: $15,000 ($28.74)
    Financial Administration: $11,000 ($21.07)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($11.49)
    Health Services - Other: $4,000 ($7.66)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $4,000 ($7.66)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($5.75)
    Parks & Recreation: $3,000 ($5.75)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($5.75)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($1.92)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($13.41)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $16,000 ($30.65)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $11,000 ($21.07)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $132,000 ($252.87)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $81,000 ($155.17)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $17,000 ($32.57)
    Water Utilities: $7,000 ($13.41)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $34,000 ($65.13)
    Water Utilities: $4,000 ($7.66)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $10,000 ($19.16)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($7.66)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $192,000 ($367.82)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $86,000 ($164.75)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $47,000 ($90.04)
    General Support: $8,000 ($15.33)
  • Tax - Property: $58,000 ($111.11)
    NEC: $1,000 ($1.92)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $56,000 ($107.28)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($1.92)

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:

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  • 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:

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  • 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, Cancellation Date: 05/01/2003
    Registrant: David L Knapp, Rr 1 Box 16, Lovilia, IA 50150
  • Call Sign: WB0CND
    Grant Date: 04/19/1995, Expiration Date: 04/19/2005, Cancellation Date: 04/20/2007
    Registrant: James E Smith, Box 298 1803 D Ave S, Lovilia, IA 50150



Most common first names in Lovilia, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1681.7 years
John1478.2 years
William1476.4 years
James1172.0 years
Charles976.3 years
George975.7 years
Robert864.7 years
Edward669.0 years
Frank576.0 years
Anna588.8 years
Most common last names in Lovilia, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Barnes1381.1 years
Beary1181.9 years
Smith1075.3 years
Jones878.6 years
Richmond772.1 years
Keeton684.6 years
Kearney683.5 years
Allison587.2 years
Dunkin573.0 years
Johnson578.6 years

Lovilia on our top lists:

  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Metal and metal products"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Computer specialists"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks"
  • #97 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Electrical equipment, appliances, and components"

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