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Kossuth County

Population in July 2008: 234. Population change since 2000: -21.7%
Males: 119  (51.2%)
Females: 115  (48.8%)

Median resident age:  38.3 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50560.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $39,252 (it was $30,625 in 2000)
Lu Verne:  $39,252
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,899
Lu Verne:  $21,899
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $39,567 (it was $26,700 in 2000)
Lu Verne:  $39,567
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $42,531; Detached houses: $42,714; Mobile homes: $21,500

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Races in Lu Verne:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.0%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Lu Verne: 70.7 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (43.5%), Irish (14.7%), Norwegian (13.0%), United States (8.7%), Danish (8.0%), English (6.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1180 feet

Land area: 2.26 square miles.

Population density: 104 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lu Verne

  • High school or higher: 77.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lu Verne city

  • Never married: 25.7%
  • Now married: 48.6%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 14.9%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

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 early 2007.

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

Lu Verne:  0.7% ($199)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (65.4 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (147.7 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (335.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Livermore, IA (2.4 miles ), Hardy, IA (2.7 miles) , Renwick, IA (2.8 miles ), Corwith, IA (2.9 miles ), Bode, IA (3.3 miles ), Wesley, IA (3.6 miles ), Algona, IA (3.6 miles ), Dakota City, IA (3.8 miles ).

Latitude: 42.91 N, Longitude: 94.08 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 515

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Population change in the 1990s: -43 (-12.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (18%)
  • Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (15%)
  • Transportation equipment (10%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Machinery (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (33%)
  • Health care (16%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Food (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Construction laborers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (17%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (12%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (3%)



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Lu Verne-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 180% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/14/1966, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 23.3 miles away from the Lu Verne city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/29/1964, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.4 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.



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Hospitals/medical centers near Lu Verne:
  • KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (about 15 miles; ALGONA, IA)
  • HUMBOLDT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; HUMBOLDT, IA)
  • HANCOCK COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; BRITT, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Lu Verne, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lu Verne:
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; FT DODGE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,807)
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 48 miles; MASON CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,161)
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,524)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 86 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNVERSITY-MANKATO (about 87 miles; MANKATO, MN; FT enrollment: 11,210)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 90 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)

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Notable locations in Lu Verne: Lu Verne (A), Bode Cooperative Elevator (B), Lu Verne Public Library (C), Lu Verne City Hall (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Lu Verne: Zion Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  64.9%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  9.9%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  13.8%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  7.3%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lu Verne, IA



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


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2004 Presidential Election results in Kossuth County Iowa:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (71%)
  • Electricity (13%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (12%)
  • Utility gas (5%)


Religion statistics for Lu Verne

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents41.7%17.8%13.8%12.9%5.0%
Congregations16.7%16.7%21.4%9.5%11.9%
NamePresbyterian Church in AmericaReformed Church in AmericaUnited Church of ChristBaptist General ConferenceOther religions
Adherents1.8%1.7%1.4%0.9%3.0%
Congregations2.4%2.4%2.4%2.4%14.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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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$716
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$228
Water Supply 1$2,291$27,4920$0
Local Libraries 0$0 2$795
Totals for Government 1$2,291$27,4924$1,739



Lu Verne government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $24,000
    All Other: $22,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $39,000
    Solid Waste Management: $31,000
    Regular Highways: $25,000
    Water Utilities: $16,000
    Financial Administration: $12,000
    General Public Buildings: $9,000
    Fire Protection: $8,000
    Libraries: $8,000
    Central Staff Services: $5,000
    Parks & Recreation: $5,000
    Health Services - Other: $3,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000
    Police Protection: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $24,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $82,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $27,000
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $11,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $27,000
  • Tax - Property: $64,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $34,000

4.03% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,663 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.03%
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 Winnebago County, IA  0.21% ($23,538 average AGI)
from Hancock County, IA  0.19% ($28,083)
from Emmet County, IA  0.17% ($30,909)


6.01% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,563 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.01%
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  0.56% ($28,306 average AGI)
to Story County, IA  0.31% ($28,600)
to Humboldt County, IA  0.26% ($30,647)


Strongest AM radio stations in Lu Verne:
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))

Strongest FM radio stations in Lu Verne:
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KHBT (97.7 FM; HUMBOLDT, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KJYL (100.7 FM; EAGLE GROVE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KIOW (107.3 FM; FOREST CITY, IA; Owner: PILOT KNOB BROADCASTING)

TV broadcast stations around Lu Verne:
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 109 Dewitt St, Type: Pole, Structure height: 9 m, Overall height: 12 m, Call Sign: WPJG911
    Assigned Frequencies : 452.150 MHz, 154.220 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/13/2001, Expiration Date: 06/19/2011, Certifier: Patricia Hardcopf
    Registrant: Mankato Mobile Radio, 1115 Cross St, North Mankato, MN 56003, Fax: (507) 625-6725

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KA0BBO, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00649388
    Grant Date: 09/09/2003, Expiration Date: 11/16/2013, Certifier: Ardis E Rockwood
    Registrant: Ardis E Rockwood, 2885 105th St, Lu Verne, IA 50560
  • Call Sign: N0APC, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00195981
    Grant Date: 10/12/2005, Expiration Date: 11/28/2015
    Registrant: Donald W Mallison, Box 51, Lu Verne, IA 50560

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