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Mahaska County

Population in July 2008: 1,299. Population change since 2000: -0.2%
 

Males: 593  (45.7%)
Females: 706  (54.3%)

Median resident age:  40.8 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50207.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $46,301 (it was $36,125 in 2000)
New Sharon:  $46,301
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,243
New Sharon:  $23,243
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $95,138 (it was $64,200 in 2000)
New Sharon:  $95,138
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $104,425; Detached houses: $109,223; Townhouses or other attached units: $54,343; Mobile homes: $19,038
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Races in New Sharon:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.2%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in New Sharon: 73.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (18.1%), Dutch (11.9%), English (10.3%), Irish (9.2%), United States (7.4%), Swedish (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1871

Elevation: 864 feet

Land area: 0.94 square miles.

Population density: 1389 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in New Sharon

  • High school or higher: 85.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in New Sharon city

  • Never married: 19.5%
  • Now married: 61.0%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 7.0%

9 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.7%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in New Sharon, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in New Sharon to the number of sex offenders is 433 to 1.

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

New Sharon:  1.1% ($709)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (50.9 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (175.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (258.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Searsboro, IA (2.8 miles) , Barnes City, IA (3.1 miles ), Lynnville, IA (3.2 miles ), Montezuma, IA (3.2 miles ), Leighton, IA (3.4 miles) , Oskaloosa, IA (3.5 miles ), Sully, IA (3.5 miles ), University Park, IA (3.6 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $56,500
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $91,800
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $121,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $166,200
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $170,700
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $146,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $166,700
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $190,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $161,100

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Latitude: 41.47 N, Longitude: 92.65 W

Area code: 641

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Population change in the 1990s: +155 (+13.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Metal and metal products (14%)
  • Machinery (12%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Food (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (16%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Health technologists and technicians (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Child care workers (4%)



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New Sharon-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 156% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/28/1986, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.5 miles away from the New Sharon city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/12/1956, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.6 miles away from the city center injured 8 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.



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Birthplace of: Grant Stout - College basketball player (Northern Iowa Panthers).


Hospitals/medical centers near New Sharon:
  • MAHASKA COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; OSKALOOSA, IA)
  • GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 19 miles; GRINNELL, IA)
  • PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (about 25 miles; PELLA, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in New Sharon, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to New Sharon:
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 34 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,744)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 53 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 58 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 60 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 24,766)
  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 72 miles; WATERLOO, IA; FT enrollment: 3,292)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 72 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; FT enrollment: 12,524)
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Library in New Sharon:
  • NEW SHARON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $16,792; Location: 107 W MAPLE; 18,106 books; 20 video materials; 6 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in New Sharon: Prairie Knolls Country Club (A), New Sharon (B), New Sharon Library (C), New Sharon Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in New Sharon include: First Christian Church (A), Assembly of God Church (B), First Presbyterian Church (C), Friends Church (D), United Methodist Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Friends Cemetery (1), Highland Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: New Sharon 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:  66.9%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.3%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  10.0%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.0%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in New Sharon, IA


60 people in nursing homes


New Sharon compared to Iowa state average:

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly 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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Banks with branches in New Sharon (2009 data):
  • U.S. Bank National Association: New Sharon Branch at 102 South Main, branch established on 1909-01-01. Info updated 2008-11-25: Bank assets: $261,775.6 mil, Deposits: $171,980.0 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2849 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp



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2004 Presidential Election results in Mahaska County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (73%)
  • Electricity (21%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for New Sharon

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Reformed Church in North AmericaCatholic ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Church of the Nazarene
Adherents21.1%13.4%11.9%10.0%8.6%
Congregations17.5%12.5%2.5%2.5%5.0%
NameReformed Church in AmericaAssemblies of GodLutheran ChurchUnited Church of ChristOther religions
Adherents8.3%6.3%3.4%2.7%14.2%
Congregations5.0%5.0%2.5%2.5%45.0%
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$2,449$29,3880$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,742$32,9040$0
Streets and Highways 2$3,973$23,8380$0
Sewerage 1$1,891$22,6920$0
Water Supply 1$2,277$27,3240$0
Totals for Government 6$13,332$26,6640$0



New Sharon government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $98,000
    All Other: $6,000
  • Construction - Sewerage: $342,000
    Corrections - Other: $32,000
    Regular Highways: $10,000
    Parks & Recreation: $5,000
    Water Utilities: $3,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $164,000
    Water Utilities: $59,000
    Police Protection: $48,000
    Sewerage: $42,000
    Financial Administration: $35,000
    General Public Buildings: $30,000
    Libraries: $17,000
    Parks & Recreation: $16,000
    General - Other: $13,000
    Fire Protection: $12,000
    Central Staff Services: $5,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $10,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $28,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $160,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $390,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $470,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $80,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $30,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $10,000
    Rents: $3,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $37,000
    Sewerage: $11,000
    Regular Highways: $7,000
    Police Protection: $1,000
    General Public Building: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $573,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $78,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $104,000
    General Support: $15,000
    All Other: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $149,000
    Total General Sales: $81,000
    Public Utilities: $11,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $160,000

6.03% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,710 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.03%
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 Wapello County, IA  0.78% ($29,194 average AGI)
from Marion County, IA  0.58% ($33,130)
from Keokuk County, IA  0.41% ($30,303)


6.52% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,324 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.52%
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 Marion County, IA  0.66% ($36,887 average AGI)
to Polk County, IA  0.60% ($39,354)
to Wapello County, IA  0.56% ($32,800)


Strongest AM radio stations in New Sharon:
  • 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.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBOE (740 AM; 0 kW; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)

Strongest FM radio stations in New Sharon:
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KCWN (99.9 FM; NEW SHARON, IA; Owner: CROWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRTI (106.7 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRLS (92.1 FM; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCOB-FM (95.9 FM; NEWTON, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around New Sharon:
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)


New Sharon fatal accident list:
Jun 22, 1988 06:00 AM, S.Mulberry, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • PETER M CONNOLLY,, 2251 135th Street, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:
  • Richard D Hofmann, East Of New Sharon, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91 m, Overall height: 91 m, , Licensee ID: L00127087
    Registrant: Iowa Wireless Services Holding Company, 4135 Nw Urbandale Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322, Phone: (515) 258-7538, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • 701 N Main, Call Sign: KUS445, Licensee ID: L00046946
    Assigned Frequencies : 46.0000 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/07/2004, Expiration Date: 01/24/2014
    Registrant: A L Fox, 701 N Main, New Sharon, IA 50207, Phone: (641) 637-2382
  • Hwy 63 1 Mi S, Call Sign: KBE621, Licensee ID: L00017694
    Assigned Frequencies : 43.1800 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/20/2003, Expiration Date: 03/07/2013
    Registrant: Manatts Inc, Brooklyn, IA 52211, Phone: (515) 637-2635
  • Rr 3, Call Sign: WZM417, Licensee ID: L00055876
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.960 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/24/1999, Expiration Date: 06/23/2004, Cancelation Date: 10/02/2002
    Registrant: Dale Van Veldhuizen Farms, 2454 200th St, New Sharon, IA 50207-8078, Phone: (515) 673-3670

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in New Sharon)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: BEECH A36 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550 SERIES (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3196A , Serial Number: E-2885, Year manufactured: 1994, Airworthiness Date: 08/10/1994
    Registrant (Corporation): Industrial Waste Removal Inc Ltd, 111 Sunset Dr, New Sharon, IA 50207
  • Aircraft: HANSON GENE FISHER CLASSIC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 91EF , Serial Number: C070, Year manufactured: 1991, Airworthiness Date: 04/08/1992
    Registrant (Individual): Allen L Mcreynolds, Po Box 441, New Sharon, IA 50207


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

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