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Keokuk County

Population in July 2007: 118. Population change since 2000: -5.6%
 

Males: 57  (48.4%)
Females: 61  (51.6%)

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

Zip code: 52568


Estimated median household income in 2007: $45,661 (it was $35,625 in 2000)
Martinsburg:  $45,661
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $53,348 (it was $36,000 in 2000)
Martinsburg:  $53,348
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $67,827; Detached houses: $83,949; Mobile homes: $11,667

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Races in Martinsburg:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.6%)
  • American Indian (2.4%)

2008 cost of living index in Martinsburg: 66.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (18.3%), Irish (17.5%), United States (15.1%), English (4.8%), Scotch-Irish (4.0%), Italian (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/30/1887

Elevation: 800 feet

Land area: 0.38 square miles.

Population density: 312 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Martinsburg

  • High school or higher: 76.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 33.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Martinsburg city

  • Never married: 14.9%
  • Now married: 69.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.8%
  • Divorced: 7.0%

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:

Martinsburg:  1.0% ($367)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (50.1 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (189.7 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (241.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Hedrick, IA (1.7 miles ), Hayesville, IA (2.4 miles) , Ollie, IA (2.9 miles ), Packwood, IA (3.0 miles ), Fremont, IA (3.1 miles ), Delta, IA (3.3 miles ), Sigourney, IA (3.3 miles ), Agency, IA (3.6 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $90,300
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 41.18 N, Longitude: 92.25 W

Area code: 641

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Population change in the 1990s: -29 (-18.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Wood products (17%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (12%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Machinery (7%)
  • Transportation equipment (7%)
  • Repair and maintenance (7%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (30%)
  • Personal and laundry services (20%)
  • Accommodation and food services (17%)
  • Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (10%)
  • Private households (10%)
  • Wood products (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (24%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (12%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (7%)
  • Carpenters (7%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cooks and food preparation workers (17%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (17%)
  • Personal appearance workers (13%)
  • Media and communication equipment workers (10%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (10%)



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Martinsburg-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 130% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/20/1965, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.8 miles away from the Martinsburg city center injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.5 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Martinsburg:
  • KEOKUK COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (about 11 miles; SIGOURNEY, IA)
  • OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (about 14 miles; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • JEFFERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; FAIRFIELD, IA)

Amtrak station near Martinsburg:
  • 14 miles: OTTUMWA (210 W. MAIN ST.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Martinsburg:
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 14 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,744)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 53 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 24,766)
  • TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 71 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,922)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 80 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 81 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; FT enrollment: 7,991)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 83 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 87 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)

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Churches in Martinsburg include: Full Gospel Church (A), Martinsburg United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  76.5%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.0%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  1.6%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  3.8%


Martinsburg compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School


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2004 Presidential Election results in Keokuk County Iowa:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (80%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (12%)
  • Wood (8%)


Religon statistics for Martinsburg

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Presbyterian Church (USA)Friends (Quakers)
Adherents36.7%29.4%13.2%7.5%5.1%
Congregations10.8%32.4%16.2%10.8%10.8%
NameAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChurch of the BrethrenLutheran ChurchChristian UnionOther religions
Adherents2.0%1.9%1.6%1.1%1.4%
Congregations5.4%2.7%2.7%2.7%5.4%
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 1$225
Totals for Government 0$0 1$225



Martinsburg government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $5,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $15,000
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000
    General - Other: $3,000
    Financial Administration: $2,000
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000
    Fire Protection: $1,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $29,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $10,000
    General Support: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $9,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $4,000

5.35% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,977 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.35%
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 Washington County, IA  0.72% ($32,345 average AGI)
from Mahaska County, IA  0.69% ($32,357)
from Wapello County, IA  0.55% ($30,136)


6.19% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,127 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.19%
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 Mahaska County, IA  0.81% ($30,303 average AGI)
to Wapello County, IA  0.71% ($23,724)
to Iowa County, IA  0.59% ($33,083)


Strongest AM radio stations in Martinsburg:
  • 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.)
  • KBIZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLEE (1480 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Martinsburg:
  • KIIK-FM (95.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEIDA GROUP, INC.)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRKN (104.3 FM; ELDON, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K201CJ (88.1 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCWN (99.9 FM; NEW SHARON, IA; Owner: CROWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K205CA (88.9 FM; OTTUMWA, ETC., IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Martinsburg:
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; 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)
  • K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • K23CI (Channel 23; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K25DE (Channel 25; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K27CV (Channel 27; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K42AM (Channel 42; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

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