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Harrison County

Population in July 2008: 187. Population change since 2000: -6.5%
 

Males: 102  (55.0%)
Females: 85  (45.0%)

Median resident age:  42.3 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 51550


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

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,238
Magnolia:  $22,238
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $69,205 (it was $46,700 in 2000)
Magnolia:  $69,205
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $72,532; Detached houses: $73,163; Mobile homes: $35,000
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Races in Magnolia:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.5%)
  • American Indian (2.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Magnolia: 77.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (27.0%), Irish (15.0%), English (12.0%), Norwegian (6.0%), Swedish (4.0%), Danish (3.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/30/1909

Elevation: 1300 feet

Land area: 0.58 square miles.

Population density: 321 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Magnolia

  • High school or higher: 76.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 37.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Magnolia city

  • Never married: 15.4%
  • Now married: 71.3%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 5.1%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Magnolia, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Magnolia to the number of sex offenders is 187 to 1.

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

Magnolia:  1.1% ($505)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (30.5 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (30.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (422.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Logan, IA (2.4 miles ), Mondamin, IA (2.8 miles ), Modale, IA (3.0 miles ), Woodbine, IA (3.0 miles ), Missouri Valley, IA (3.1 miles ), Pisgah, IA (3.2 miles ), Little Sioux, IA (3.3 miles ), Moorhead, IA (4.0 miles ).

Latitude: 41.69 N, Longitude: 95.87 W

Area code: 712

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Population change in the 1990s: +27 (+15.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (20%)
  • Machinery (20%)
  • Food (12%)
  • Metal and metal products (12%)
  • Repair and maintenance (12%)
  • Printing and related support activities (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Finance and insurance (19%)
  • Food and beverage stores (17%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (8%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (14%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12%)
  • Electricians (8%)
  • Printing workers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (19%)
  • Cashiers (11%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Mathematical science occupations (8%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (8%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)



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Magnolia-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 148% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/26/1976, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.0 miles away from the Magnolia city center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/15/1950, a category 4 tornado 28.3 miles away from the city center injured 33 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Magnolia-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, 3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 75.3 miles away from Magnolia center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 68.0 miles away from the city center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Magnolia:
  • ALLEGENT HEALTH COMMUNITY MEMORIAL (about 7 miles; MISSOURI VALLEY, IA)
  • MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; BLAIR, NE)
  • IMMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER (about 26 miles; OMAHA, NE)

Operable nuclear power plant near Magnolia:
  • 19 miles: Fort Calhoun in Fort Calhoun, NE.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Magnolia:
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 28 miles; OMAHA, NE; Full-time enrollment: 6,175)
  • IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 30 miles; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; FT enrollment: 2,840)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA (about 32 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 10,150)
  • CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 5,806)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER (about 32 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 2,448)
  • BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY (about 38 miles; BELLEVUE, NE; FT enrollment: 2,723)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,639)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  68.2%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.4%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  11.0%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  1.2%
Whole state:  3.8%

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Magnolia compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly 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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2004 Presidential Election results in Harrison County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (70%)
  • Wood (12%)
  • Electricity (6%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (6%)
  • Utility gas (3%)
  • Other fuel (3%)


Religion statistics for Magnolia

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristLutheran ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in America
Adherents28.3%18.8%11.8%11.0%9.4%
Congregations11.9%23.8%11.9%9.5%7.1%
NameCommunity Church of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsPresbyterian Church (USA)Other religions
Adherents6.3%4.4%3.3%2.2%4.5%
Congregations11.9%2.4%2.4%4.8%14.3%
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 3$336
Totals for Government 0$0 3$336



Magnolia government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $4,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $20,000
    General - Other: $10,000
    Fire Protection: $7,000
    Financial Administration: $7,000
    Regular Highways: $6,000
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000
    Parks & Recreation: $4,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $45,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $40,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $5,000
  • Miscellaneous - Property Sale Other: $9,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $75,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $26,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000
    General Support: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $33,000
    Total General Sales: $11,000
    Public Utilities: $1,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $13,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $2,000

6.05% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($39,589 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.05%
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 Douglas County, NE  1.58% ($45,124 average AGI)
from Pottawattamie County, IA  0.98% ($41,364)
from Sarpy County, NE  0.27% ($48,667)


6.43% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,731 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.43%
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 Pottawattamie County, IA  1.38% ($34,410 average AGI)
to Douglas County, NE  1.22% ($29,797)
to Monona County, IA  0.30% ($30,235)


Strongest AM radio stations in Magnolia:
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCRO (660 AM; 1 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: ETERNAL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Magnolia:
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEZO-FM (92.3 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQKQ-FM (98.5 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KQCH (94.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKYY (101.3 FM; WHITING, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KIWR (89.7 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KSRZ (104.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KEFM (96.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WEBSTER COMMUNICATIONS CO.)
  • KZSR (102.3 FM; ONAWA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KVNO (90.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIV. OF NEBRASKA)
  • KLTQ (101.9 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGBI-FM (100.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)
  • KIOS-FM (91.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 001)
  • KKCD (105.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRQC (93.3 FM; BENNINGTON, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVSS (88.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KILV (107.5 FM; CASTANA, IA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KBLR-FM (97.3 FM; BLAIR, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Magnolia:
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KVSS-LP (Channel 67; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
  • K21ES (Channel 21; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID C. BRODAHL)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K61GA (Channel 61; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2
  • .55 Mi. Se Of Intersec. Of Hwys 127 & 183, 3.5 Mi West Of, Call Sign: KNKN436
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/16/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: Gene Dejordy Esq
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f02-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Fax: (501) 905-6193, Email:
  • 1.6 Miles North Of Magnolia, Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 82 m, Call Sign: KNKN530
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/09/1999, Expiration Date: 10/01/2009
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, One Verizon Place (Ga3b1reg), Alpharetta, GA 30004-8511, Phone: (678) 339-4271, Fax: (678) 339-8552, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Edward G Roach, Se 1/4 Sec 20 Twp80n R43w, Type: Tower, Structure height: 81 m, Overall height: 83.8 m
    Registrant: Aat Communications Corporation, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:
  • Marian A Thomas, .74 Mi Se From Hwy 183 & 127, Type: Tower, Structure height: 134.1 m, Overall height: 139.9 m, , Licensee ID: L00989215
    Registrant: Rural Communications Of Nebraska, 1983 County Road 7, Yutan, NE 68073, Phone: (402) 625-2506, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • .74 Mi Se From Hwy 183 & 127, Type: Tower, Structure height: 134.1 m, Overall height: 139.9 m, Call Sign: WQHF678
    Assigned Frequencies : 75.7800 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/18/2007, Expiration Date: 07/18/2017, Certifier: Frank O Rizzuto
    Registrant: American Answering Service, Inc., 2902 Harney Street, Omaha, NE 68131, Phone: (402) 681-4439, Fax: (402) 444-3092, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • MAGNOLIA, 1.7 Miles North Of, Overall height: 80.2 m, Call Sign: WPF88
    5945.20 MHz, 5974.80 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6034.20 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.50 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6063.80 MHz... (+12 more)
    Grant Date: 04/01/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancelation Date: 10/29/1997
    Registrant: Mci Worldcom Network Services Inc, 2270 Lakeside Dr, Richardson, TX 75082

FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1
  • .74 Mi Se Of Jntc. Of Hwys 183 And 127, Type: Tower, Structure height: 134.1 m, Overall height: 139.9 m, Call Sign: KDN402
    Assigned Frequencies : 158.100 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/28/1998, Expiration Date: 07/01/2008, Cancelation Date: 11/18/2003, Certifier: Paul H Kuzia
    Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 2300 N Street, N.W., 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KA0BQL, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00576103
    Grant Date: 09/30/2002, Expiration Date: 10/13/2012, Certifier: Alfred Sick
    Registrant: Alfred Sick, 321 3rd Street, Magnolia, IA 51550
  • Call Sign: KD0GJL, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01463248
    Grant Date: 02/02/2009, Expiration Date: 02/02/2019, Certifier: Carl F Rorden Jr
    Registrant: Carl F Rorden Jr, 799 1st St, Magnolia, IA 51550


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