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Wayne County

Population in July 2009: 41. Population change since 2000: -14.6%
 

Males: 16  (39.6%)
Females: 25  (60.4%)

Median resident age:  39.0 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 50165


Estimated median household income in 2009: $16,961 (it was $19,286 in 2000)
Millerton:

$16,961
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $14,082

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $8,744 (it was $36,300 in 2000)
Millerton:

$8,744
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $43,484; Detached houses: $43,484

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Millerton: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (29.2%), English (16.7%), Dutch (4.2%), Scottish (4.2%), Swedish (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/26/1915

Elevation: 1070 feet

Land area: 0.21 square miles.

Population density: 197 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Millerton:

  • High school or higher: 79.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Millerton city:

  • Never married: 18.4%
  • Now married: 55.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 21.1%
  • Divorced: 5.3%

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 July 2011

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $-1
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $123 (2.0%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (53.9 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (139.4 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (300.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Corydon, IA (2.5 miles ), Derby, IA (3.1 miles) , Humeston, IA (3.2 miles ), Allerton, IA (3.2 miles ), Russell, IA (3.3 miles ), Promise City, IA (3.3 miles) , Chariton, IA (3.4 miles ), Lucas, IA (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 40.85 N, Longitude: 93.31 W

Area code: 641

Millerton household income distribution Millerton home values distribution

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

5.7%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +4 (+9.1%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (67%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (33%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Retail trade (0%)
  • Health care and social assistance (33%)
  • Construction (22%)
  • Manufacturing (22%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)


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Tornado activity:

Millerton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 137% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.9 miles away from the Millerton city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/20/1959, a category F4 tornado 13.1 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Millerton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Iowa state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 89.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wayne County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 1

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

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Hospitals/medical centers near Millerton:

  • WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 7 miles away; CORYDON, IA)
  • LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; CHARITON, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-CENTERVILLE (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 24 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)

Airports located in Millerton:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Millerton:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 50 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,272)
  • Drake University (about 55 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 4,382)
  • Truman State University (about 60 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,595)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 65 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)
  • Iowa State University (about 84 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 90 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,793)
  • University of Iowa (about 108 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,313)

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Wayne 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: 52.5%

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  45.5%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Millerton compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • 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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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Millerton travel time to work - commute
Millerton mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (64%)
  • Electricity (24%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (12%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Wayne County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Wayne County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Millerton:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 49.29%
Here49.3%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)American Baptist Churches in the USASouthern Baptist ConventionAssemblies of God
Adherents40.2%12.9%12.2%8.7%8.0%
Congregations35.7%10.7%7.1%3.6%10.7%
NameOld Order AmishChristian Churches and Churches of ChristCatholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents4.0%3.6%3.3%3.0%3.9%
Congregations7.1%3.6%3.6%3.6%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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

6.38 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

9.57 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Wayne County:

9.57 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.2%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.0%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Wayne County:

17.1%
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

Millerton government finances in 2002:

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $3,000 ($73.17)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($48.78)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($24.39)
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000 ($24.39)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $1,000 ($24.39)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $35,000 ($853.66)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($97.56)
    General Support: $1,000 ($24.39)
  • Tax - Property: $4,000 ($97.56)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,000 ($24.39)

6.26% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,692 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.26%
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 Appanoose County, IA  0.94% ($25,182 average AGI)
from Polk County, IA  0.47% ($39,909)


6.81% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,475 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.81%
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  0.89% ($27,190 average AGI)
to Appanoose County, IA  0.85% ($22,050)
to Lucas County, IA  0.47% ($31,818)

Strongest AM radio stations in Millerton:

  • 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)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCOG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KCOG, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Millerton:

  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Booster Station 16 .5 Mi W (Lat: 40.842778 Lon: -93.321333), Call Sign: WCJ222, Licensee ID: L00101556
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.396 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/09/2002, Expiration Date: 01/30/2012
    Registrant: Rathbun Regional Water Assn Inc, Rr 3, Centerville, IA 52544, Phone: (515) 647-2416

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • STATION, Hwy 14 & J22 (Lat: 40.848611 Lon: -93.315472), Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WNTB784
    Assigned Frequencies: 2192.80 MHz, 2197.60 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/19/2010, Expiration Date: 06/13/2020
    Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad, 1400 Douglas St. Stop 0650, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-1777, Fax: (402) 280-6565, Email:
  • MILLERTON, Int Hwy 14 & J22, .75 Mi W Of (Lat: 40.848611 Lon: -93.315472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 48.7 m, Call Sign: WQJR515
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.006 MHz, 952.006 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/03/2008, Expiration Date: 12/03/2018, Certifier: Brad G Zielie
    Registrant: Union_pacific_railroad_company, 1400_douglas_st.__stop_0650, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-1777, Fax: (402) 233-3179, Email:


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