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Population in July 2007: 1,670. Population change since 2000: -10.1%
 

Males: 771  (46.2%)
Females: 899  (53.8%)

Median resident age:  43.5 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50563.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $40,157 (it was $31,331 in 2000)
Manson:  $40,157
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $92,026 (it was $62,100 in 2000)
Manson:  $92,026
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $102,902; Detached houses: $102,540; Townhouses or other attached units: $65,211; In 2-unit structures: $52,647; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $146,739; Mobile homes: $45,000
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Races in Manson:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Manson: 74.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (47.5%), Irish (14.1%), Swedish (9.0%), United States (6.8%), English (5.7%), Norwegian (4.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/5/1877

Elevation: 1221 feet

Land area: 3.19 square miles.

Population density: 523 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Manson

  • High school or higher: 85.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Manson city

  • Never married: 19.4%
  • Now married: 57.7%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 13.6%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

25 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.3%
Iowa:  3.1%



According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Manson, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Manson to the number of sex offenders is 1670 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average.

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

Manson:  1.2% ($765)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (57.9 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (116.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (354.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Knierim, IA (2.6 miles) , Pomeroy, IA (2.8 miles ), Palmer, IA (2.8 miles ), Barnum, IA (3.0 miles) , Jolley, IA (3.2 miles) , Clare, IA (3.2 miles) , Rockwell City, IA (3.3 miles ), Pioneer, IA (3.4 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 4 buildings, average cost: $113,800
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $157,700
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 42.53 N, Longitude: 94.53 W

Area code: 712

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Population change in the 1990s: +72 (+4.0%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (8%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Health care (7%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (23%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Florists (2%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)



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Manson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 176% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1979, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.6 miles away from the Manson city center killed 3 people and injured 26 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 6/9/1954, a category 4 tornado 10.6 miles away from the city center killed one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Manson:
  • POCAHONTAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; POCAHONTAS, IA)
  • TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 20 miles; FORT DODGE, IA)
  • HUMBOLDT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; HUMBOLDT, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Manson, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Manson:
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 20 miles; FT DODGE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,807)
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 34 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,524)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 74 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 81 miles; MASON CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,161)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 92 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,639)
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Library in Manson:
  • MANSON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $44,354; Location: 1312 10TH AVE., BOX 309; 13,996 books; 364 audio materials; 489 video materials; 59 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Manson: Manson (A), Manson Golf and Country Club (B), Farmers Co-operative Company Elevator (C), Manson Town Police Department (D), Manson Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Manson include: Saint Thomas Catholic Church (A), Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church (B), Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church (C), United Church of Christ (D), Grace United Methodist Church (E), Manson Mennonite Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Thomas Cemetery (1), Rose Hill Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Manson include: Manson Fairground Park (1), Mendenhall Park (2), Watertower Park (3), Veterans Memorial Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Manson Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  65.1%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.8%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  8.9%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.3%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Manson, IA


44 people in nursing homes


Manson compared to Iowa state average:

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.


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Banks with branches in Manson (2009 data):
  • Manson State Bank: at Main Street, branch established on 1933-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $37.0 mil, Deposits: $32.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Rog-Lee, Incorporated
  • Heartland Bank: Manson Branch at 1314 1st Avenue, branch established on 2003-08-18. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $85.0 mil, Deposits: $69.0 mil, headquarters in Somers, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Somers Bancorporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Calhoun County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (89%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


Religon statistics for Manson

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Adherents24.5%19.5%17.9%15.4%7.2%
Congregations11.1%13.9%25.0%13.9%5.6%
NameUnited Church of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA) The Evangelical Covenant ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristOther religions
Adherents3.4%3.3%2.4%1.9%4.5%
Congregations8.3%5.6%2.8%2.8%11.1%
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 1$2,852$34,2241$808
Police Protection - Officers 4$10,076$30,2281$177
Streets and Highways 1$3,241$38,8920$0
Health 0$0 14$4,036
Water Supply 1$4,180$50,1600$0
Local Libraries 0$0 3$2,573
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$248
Totals for Government 7$20,349$34,88420$7,842



Manson government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $105,000
    Sewerage: $41,000
    All Other: $23,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $359,000
    Sewerage: $224,000
    Parks & Recreation: $63,000
    Fire Protection: $9,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $220,000
    Water Utilities: $163,000
    Police Protection: $140,000
    Regular Highways: $118,000
    Solid Waste Management: $96,000
    Parks & Recreation: $66,000
    Libraries: $41,000
    Health Services - Other: $39,000
    Financial Administration: $26,000
    Housing & Community Development: $16,000
    Fire Protection: $15,000
    Sewerage: $13,000
    General Public Buildings: $7,000
    Central Staff Services: $6,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $86,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $21,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $21,000
    Health & Hospitals: $17,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $95,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $430,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $340,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $650,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $120,000
    Water Utilities: $95,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $18,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $18,000
    Rents: $6,000
    Property Sale Other: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $13,000
    Health - Other: $9,000
    Police Protection: $3,000
    Corrections - Other: $2,000
    Libraries: $2,000
    Fire Protection: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $830,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $174,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $152,000
    General Support: $29,000
    All Other: $5,000
  • Tax - Property: $608,000
    Public Utilities: $6,000
    NEC: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $308,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000

5.89% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,630 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.89%
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 Webster County, IA  1.48% ($30,305 average AGI)
from Carroll County, IA  0.43% ($24,471)
from Sac County, IA  0.33% ($27,308)


6.29% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,925 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.29%
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 Webster County, IA  1.27% ($29,667 average AGI)
to Polk County, IA  0.70% ($42,571)
to Pocahontas County, IA  0.35% ($21,000)


Strongest AM radio stations in Manson:
  • 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.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KVFD (1400 AM; 1 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, 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)

Strongest FM radio stations in Manson:
  • KTLB (105.9 FM; TWIN LAKES, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KUEL (92.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K206BF (89.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KIKD (106.7 FM; LAKE CITY, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KHBT (97.7 FM; HUMBOLDT, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Manson:
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K47FZ (Channel 47; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)


Manson fatal accident list:
Sep 21, 1985 09:30 AM, Main St., Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 6
  • 902 Tenth St, Call Sign: KVL88, Licensee ID: L00037527
    Assigned Frequencies : 159.015 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/16/2004, Expiration Date: 05/30/2014
    Registrant: County Of Calhoun, 416 Fourth St, Suite 7, Rockwell City, IA 50579, Phone: (712) 297-8322
  • 1 Mi W 1 Mi S E Side Rd From, Call Sign: KNFL809, Licensee ID: L00024194
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.395 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/24/2002, Expiration Date: 05/24/2012
    Registrant: Verle Miller, Rr 1 Box 256, Manson, IA 50563, Phone: (712) 469-3547
  • 2 Mi S 3 Mi E 1/4 Mi S, Call Sign: KNGV497, Licensee ID: L00024189
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.350 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/28/2003, Expiration Date: 06/13/2013
    Registrant: Lyle Carlson, 2120 Walcott Ave, Manson, IA 50563, Phone: (712) 469-2287
  • Sw Corner Se 1/4 Sec 4 Lincoln Twp, Call Sign: WZK524, Licensee ID: L00033662
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.490 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/30/1998, Expiration Date: 03/07/2004, Cancelation Date: 05/16/2004
    Registrant: Jerry Hansen, Rr, Manson, IA 50563
  • 4 Mi E 1 3/4 Mi S, Call Sign: KNGW918, Licensee ID: L00072131
    Assigned Frequencies : 158.460 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/08/1998, Expiration Date: 10/06/2003, Cancelation Date: 12/07/2003
    Registrant: Kent Strutzenberg, 2061 Xavier Ave, Manson, IA 50563, Phone: (515) 463-2221
  • 800 23rd St, Call Sign: WNLX452, Licensee ID: L00000015
    Assigned Frequencies : 173.262 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/03/2003, Expiration Date: 06/06/2013
    Registrant: Midamerican Energy Company, 666 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50303, Phone: (319) 333-8007

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • 1303 9th Ave, Structure height: 53.3 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WPNC785
    Assigned Frequencies : 956.362 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/07/1997, Expiration Date: 03/07/2002, Cancelation Date: 06/09/2002
    Registrant: Phone: (507) 835-8375

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Manson)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 13 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Manson)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 17
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

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