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Shelby County

Population in 2011: 221. Population change since 2000: +4.2%
 

Males: 102  (46.2%)
Females: 119  (53.8%)

Median resident age:  40.5 years
Iowa median age:  42.7 years

Zip codes: 51562.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $44,258 (it was $37,917 in 2000)
Panama:

$44,258
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $24,812

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $76,382 (it was $63,200 in 2000)
Panama:

$76,382
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $88,194; Detached houses: $88,194

Median gross rent in 2009: $525.

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  • White alone - 213 (96.4%)
  • Two or more races - 4 (1.8%)
  • Hispanic - 4 (1.8%)

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

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Ancestries: German (66.0%), Irish (9.0%), United States (6.1%), English (5.7%), Polish (4.7%), French (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/17/1886

Elevation: 1325 feet

Land area: 0.28 square miles.

Population density: 777 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Panama:

  • High school or higher: 85.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Panama city:

  • Never married: 25.8%
  • Now married: 60.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.6%
  • Divorced: 1.1%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $900 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $683 (1.0%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (38.4 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (42.6 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (402.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Westphalia, IA (2.0 miles) , Earling, IA (2.1 miles ), Portsmouth, IA (2.4 miles ), Harlan, IA (3.1 miles ), Tennant, IA (3.1 miles) , Defiance, IA (3.1 miles ), Kirkman, IA (3.3 miles) , Dunlap, IA (3.3 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $135,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2010: 0 buildings
  • 2011: 0 buildings

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 41.73 N, Longitude: 95.47 W

Area code: 712

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

3.5%
Iowa:

5.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+5.5%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Transportation and warehousing (25%)
  • Other services, except public administration (21%)
  • Retail trade (15%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Wholesale trade (8%)
  • Manufacturing (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (29%)
  • Accommodation and food services (17%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (12%)
  • Wholesale trade (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Retail trade (6%)
  • Information (6%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Food processing workers (8%)
  • Construction laborers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Registered nurses (18%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (12%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (10%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)

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Tornado activity:

Panama-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 170% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/26/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.1 miles away from the Panama city center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/27/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 44.4 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Panama-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, 3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 75.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 88.4 miles away from Panama center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 88.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Shelby County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 2, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Panama:

  • MYRTUE MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • CRAWFORD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 22 miles away; DENISON, IA)
  • ALEGENT HEALTH COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 24 miles away; MISSOURI VALLEY, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Panama:

  • Iowa Western Community College (about 36 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,574)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 39 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 7,095)
  • Creighton University (about 41 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 6,479)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 41 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,774)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 43 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 9,853)
  • Bellevue University (about 46 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 3,237)
  • Buena Vista University (about 65 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,241)

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Notable locations in Panama: Panama (A), Panama - Washington Township Fire and Rescue (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Panama: Saint Marys Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Shelby County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 8.5%
(8.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Iowa:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  58.2%
Whole state:  66.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.1%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Panama, IA


Panama compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below 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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Banks with branches in Panama (2011 data):

  • The Shelby County State Bank: Panama Branch at 104 Main Street, branch established on 1943/05/31. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $224.6 mil, Deposits: $201.5 mil, headquarters in Harlan, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Lauritzen Corporation

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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 (61%)
  • Electricity (35%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Shelby County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Shelby County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Panama (based on Shelby County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 77.69%
Here77.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents42.0%24.4%15.6%5.6%2.7%
Congregations17.1%14.3%20.0%5.7%8.6%
NameUnited Church of ChristGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesChurches of ChristAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents2.2%1.9%1.3%1.2%3.1%
Congregations2.9%5.7%5.7%2.9%17.1%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Shelby County:

3.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.12 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

4.87 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Shelby County:

27.3%
State:

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

16.0%
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
Other Government Administration 1$2,125$25,5007$780
Totals for Government 1$2,125$25,5007$780


5.20% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,299 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.20%
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 Pottawattamie County, IA  1.09% ($30,961 average AGI)
from Crawford County, IA  0.47% ($28,455)
from Douglas County, NE  0.38% ($25,722)


6.08% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,059 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.08%
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 Pottawattamie County, IA  1.20% ($28,807 average AGI)
to Douglas County, NE  0.78% ($22,541)
to Cass County, IA  0.32% ($20,933)

Strongest AM radio stations in Panama:

  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Panama:

  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KNOD (105.3 FM; HARLAN, IA; Owner: WIRELESS BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEZO-FM (92.3 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQCH (94.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQKQ-FM (98.5 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSRZ (104.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KIWR (89.7 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KDSN-FM (107.1 FM; DENISON, IA; Owner: M & J RADIO CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Panama:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • KVSS-LP (Channel 67; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS)


Most common first names in Panama, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1085.5 years
Anna682.7 years
John684.0 years
Joseph581.8 years
Henry476.5 years
William471.5 years
Agnes387.7 years
Leo375.0 years
Edward372.7 years
Catherine382.0 years
Most common last names in Panama, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Blum983.2 years
Arkfeld885.5 years
Leuschen779.9 years
Schwery675.0 years
Hoffmann578.4 years
Kwapiszeski577.8 years
Mickels583.4 years
Nowatzke582.0 years
Reisz565.4 years
Kenkel479.2 years

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