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Jefferson County

Population in 2011: 204. Population change since 2000: -8.5%
 

Males: 90  (44.1%)
Females: 114  (55.9%)

Median resident age:  41.5 years
Iowa median age:  42.7 years

Zip codes: 52580.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $38,744 (it was $32,000 in 2000)
Packwood:

$38,744
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $20,858

Packwood city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $74,801 (it was $50,600 in 2000)
Packwood:

$74,801
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $72,560; Detached houses: $76,151; Mobile homes: $34,856

Median gross rent in 2009: $311.

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  • White alone - 197 (96.6%)
  • Two or more races - 3 (1.5%)
  • Black alone - 2 (1.0%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 1 (0.5%)
  • Hispanic - 1 (0.5%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Packwood: 83.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (40.8%), Irish (27.4%), English (16.6%), United States (12.6%), Scotch-Irish (4.5%), Dutch (4.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/7/1894

Elevation: 813 feet

Land area: 0.77 square miles.

Population density: 265 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Packwood:

  • High school or higher: 80.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Packwood city:

  • Never married: 16.8%
  • Now married: 63.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 14.6%
  • Divorced: 4.9%

6 residents are foreign born (1.8% Asia, 0.9% Europe).

This city:  2.7%
Iowa:  3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $778 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $467 (1.3%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (46.3 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (192.5 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (233.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Ollie, IA (2.1 miles ), Richland, IA (2.4 miles ), Martinsburg, IA (3.0 miles) , Batavia, IA (3.2 miles ), Fairfield, IA (3.3 miles ), Pleasant Plain, IA (3.4 miles) , Hedrick, IA (3.5 miles ), Libertyville, IA (3.5 miles ).

Latitude: 41.13 N, Longitude: 92.08 W

Area code: 319

Packwood household income distribution Packwood home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.9%
Iowa:

5.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +28 (+14.4%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Transportation and warehousing (24%)
  • Construction (23%)
  • Retail trade (16%)
  • Manufacturing (13%)
  • Health care and social assistance (9%)
  • Utilities (4%)
  • Wholesale trade (3%)
  • Other services, except public administration (32%)
  • Health care and social assistance (22%)
  • Educational services (20%)
  • Manufacturing (12%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (6%)
  • Retail trade (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (17%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (12%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (29%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (10%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)

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Tornado activity:

Packwood-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 150% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/9/1959, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.1 miles away from the Packwood city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.3 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jefferson County (8) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Packwood:

  • JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; FAIRFIELD, IA)
  • OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 20 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 22 miles away; WASHINGTON, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Packwood, IA

Airports located in Packwood:

Amtrak station near Packwood:

  • 20 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 Packwood:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 18 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,272)
  • University of Iowa (about 47 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,313)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 53 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,087)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 59 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 9,715)
  • Truman State University (about 71 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,595)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 83 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,969)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 83 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 2,699)

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Public elementary/middle schools in Packwood:

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Notable location: Packwood Fire Department and First Responders (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Packwood: First Christian Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Packwood include: Friendship Park (1), Rambler Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Packwood Locker & Meats (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 117 North Main Street).

 
Jefferson 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: 6.8%
(6.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  61.2%
Whole state:  66.4%

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

No gay or lesbian households reported

Packwood compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Packwood (2011 data):

  • Pilot Grove Savings Bank: Packwood Branch at 125 N. Main Street, branch established on 1997/05/27. Info updated 2011/12/05: Bank assets: $376.5 mil, Deposits: $325.6 mil, headquarters in Pilot Grove, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Pilot Grove Savings Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (64%)
  • Electricity (26%)
  • Utility gas (7%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Jefferson County Iowa:




2008 Presidential Election results in Jefferson County Iowa:


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Religion statistics for Packwood (based on Jefferson County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 41.99%
Here42.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents18.5%17.1%14.5%11.6%9.6%
Congregations14.8%3.7%7.4%7.4%11.1%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)International Church of the Foursquare GospelLutheran ChurchLDS (Mormon) ChurchOther
Adherents6.2%3.9%3.4%3.0%12.1%
Congregations3.7%3.7%3.7%3.7%40.7%
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: 3
Jefferson County:

1.93 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Jefferson County:

5.14 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
This county:

10.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Jefferson County:

7.8%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Jefferson County:

28.1%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.0%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$350
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$25
Sewerage 0$0 1$150
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$25
Totals for Government 0$0 4$550


6.53% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,750 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.53%
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 Van Buren County, IA  0.76% ($23,405 average AGI)
from Wapello County, IA  0.62% ($29,088)
from Watauga County, NC  0.54% ($16,167)


7.64% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($40,061 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.64%
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 Van Buren County, IA  0.74% ($27,585 average AGI)
to Wapello County, IA  0.61% ($28,441)
to Henry County, IA  0.50% ($27,321)

Strongest AM radio stations in Packwood:

  • 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.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, 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)
  • KMCD (1570 AM; 0 kW; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC)
  • 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.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Packwood:

  • KIIK-FM (95.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEIDA GROUP, INC.)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRKN (104.3 FM; ELDON, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KCII-FM (106.1 FM; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: HOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KHOE (90.5 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD EDUCATIONAL RADIO STATION)

TV broadcast stations around Packwood:

  • 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)
  • K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • 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)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • 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.)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 130th Street (Lat: 41.120500 Lon: -92.025361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Call Sign: KNKN279
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/17/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave, Nw, Ste. 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • PETER M CONNOLLY, 130th Street (Lat: 41.120500 Lon: -92.025361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Sui, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:
  • PETER M CONNOLLY,, 130th Street (Lat: 41.120500 Lon: -92.025361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Sui, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Highway 356 E Packwood (Lat: 41.131972 Lon: -92.081556), Call Sign: WSN997, Licensee ID: L00029596
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.425 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/24/2005, Expiration Date: 03/28/2015
    Registrant: Harold Dickey Oil Co, Packwood, IA 52580, Phone: (319) 695-3601
  • 1601 Ginkgo Ave (Lat: 41.076278 Lon: -92.063250), Call Sign: WQGG915, Licensee ID: L01219050
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.900 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/16/2007, Expiration Date: 01/16/2017, Certifier: Casey R Hill Mr.
    Registrant: Cr Hill Farms, 1601 Ginkgo Ave, Ackwood, IA 52580, Phone: (319) 695-5232, Fax: (641) 472-8009, Email:
  • 1416 Packwood Road (Lat: 41.103472 Lon: -92.078972), Call Sign: WQHQ443
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.387 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/04/2007, Expiration Date: 10/04/2017, Certifier: Doug Greeson
    Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co., 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • PACKWOOD, 130th Street (Lat: 41.120500 Lon: -92.025361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Call Sign: WPUA996
    Assigned Frequencies: 6375.14 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6004.50 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/28/2002, Expiration Date: 01/28/2012, Certifier: John E Rooney
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite #100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KB0CFD, Licensee ID: L00298771
    Grant Date: 07/16/2001, Expiration Date: 03/05/2011
    Registrant: Lloyd W Thornburg, 1772 145th St, Packwood, IA 52580
  • Call Sign: N0NBR, Licensee ID: L00379008
    Grant Date: 07/16/2001, Expiration Date: 05/14/2011
    Registrant: Jeanine D Thornburg, 1772 145th St, Packwood, IA 52580


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Hazardous Condition: 1


Most common first names in Packwood, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Donald575.2 years
William485.5 years
Harold374.6 years
Edith386.7 years
Ernest377.0 years
John382.3 years
Charles368.6 years
Ada281.6 years
Anna292.5 years
Eunice288.5 years
Most common last names in Packwood, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Myers779.4 years
Clark774.3 years
Davis676.9 years
Nelson478.7 years
Smith478.2 years
Ellis374.7 years
Mitchell383.3 years
Hill378.0 years
Leisure386.3 years
Mann373.7 years

Packwood on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Apparel, piece goods, and notions merchant wholesalers"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Cooks and food preparation workers"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Top executives"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Book stores and news dealers"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Warehousing and storage"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Warehousing and storage"

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