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Population (year 2000): 1,889. Estimated population in July 2006: 1,889 (0.0% change)
 

Males: 889  (47.1%)
Females: 1,000  (52.9%)

Butler County

Median resident age:  40.3 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50665.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $35,000 (it was $32,083 in 2000)
Parkersburg  $35,000
Iowa:  $43,609

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $84,700 (it was $71,500 in 2000)
Parkersburg  $84,700
Iowa:  $106,600

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Races in Parkersburg:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.6%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)
  • Hispanic (0.5%)

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Ancestries: German (57.2%), Dutch (7.1%), Irish (7.0%), English (5.3%), United States (5.2%), Danish (3.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/7/1874

Elevation: 998 feet

Land area: 1.14 square miles.

Population density: 1646 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Parkersburg

  • High school or higher: 78.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Parkersburg city

  • Never married: 19.3%
  • Now married: 62.2%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 6.7%

11 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.6%
Iowa:  3.1%



According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Parkersburg, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Parkersburg to the number of sex offenders is 939 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.

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

Parkersburg:  1.4% ($1,010)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (30.8 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (166.1 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (354.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Stout, IA (6.1 miles ), Aplington, IA (6.6 miles ), New Hartford, IA (11.4 miles ), Holland, IA (12.1 miles ), Allison, IA (12.4 miles ), Dike, IA (13.3 miles ), Wellsburg, IA (13.8 miles ), Grundy Center, IA (14.8 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $121,700
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $129,400
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $108,300
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $92,600
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $200,600
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $159,600
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $169,200

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Latitude: 42.57 N, Longitude: 92.79 W


Area code: 319

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Population change in the 1990s: +80 (+4.4%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (17%)
  • Machinery (14%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (28%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Social assistance (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)


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Parkersburg-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 129% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 26.6 miles away from the Parkersburg city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 9/1/1961, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.4 miles away from the city center injured 7 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


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Birthplace of: Casey Wiegmann - 2005 NFL player (Kansas City Chiefs, born: Jul 20, 1973).


Hospitals/medical centers near Parkersburg:
  • GRUNDY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; GRUNDY CENTER, IA)
  • SARTORI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA)
  • WAVERLY MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; WAVERLY, IA)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Parkersburg:
  • WATERLOO MUNI (about 27 miles; WATERLOO, IA; ID: ALO)
  • MASON CITY MUNI (about 54 miles; MASON CITY, IA; ID: MCW)
  • THE EASTERN IOWA (about 89 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; ID: CID)
Other public-use airports nearest to Parkersburg:
  • ALLISON MUNI (about 13 miles; ALLISON, IA; ID: K98)
  • GRUNDY CENTER MUNI (about 16 miles; GRUNDY CENTER, IA; ID: 6K7)
  • ACKLEY MUNI (about 18 miles; ACKLEY, IA; ID: 4C7)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Parkersburg:
  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 31 miles; WATERLOO, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,292)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 34 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; FT enrollment: 12,524)
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; MASON CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,161)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 60 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY (about 71 miles; FAYETTE, IA; FT enrollment: 3,173)
  • KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 73 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; FT enrollment: 7,991)
  • NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CALMAR (about 76 miles; CALMAR, IA; FT enrollment: 2,393)
Public high school in Parkersburg:
  • APLINGTON-PARKERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 265; Location: 610 JOHNSON; Grades: 09 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Parkersburg:
  • PARKERSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 215; Location: 602 LINCOLN; Grades: PK - 05)
Library in Parkersburg:
  • KOTHE MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $69,752; Location: 309 3RD ST; 25,500 books; 480 audio materials; 1,093 video materials; 45 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Parkersburg: Wagoner Supply and Elevator Incorporated Elevator (A), Parkersburg (B), Parkersburg Public Library (C), Parkersburg Police Department (D), Parkersburg Historical Home (E), Parkersburg Fire Department (F), Parkersburg City Hall (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Parkersburg include: Hope Reformed Church (A), Faith Lutheran Church (B), First Congregational Church (C), Saint Patricks Church (D), Bethel Lutheran Church (E), Calvary Baptist Church (F), Christian Reformed Church (G), Parkersburg United Methodist Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Oak Hill Cemetery (1), Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: South Beaver Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Parkersburg: Depot-Caboose Riverfront Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Parkersburg Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Parkersburg Economic Dev (Recreational Trips & Guides; 505 Coates Street).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  67.9%
Whole state:  67.0%

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

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  7.3%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  1.9%
Whole state:  3.8%

Parkersburg compared to Iowa state average:

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  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Parkersburg (2007 data):
  • The First State Bank: Parkersburg Branch at 1001 U.S. Highway 57, branch established on 1890-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $111.9 mil, Deposits: $82.9 mil, headquarters in Conrad, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Isb Financial Corp.
  • Iowa State Bank: Parkersburg Branch at 904 Florence Street, branch established on 2002-05-15. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $113.7 mil, Deposits: $104.5 mil, headquarters in Clarksville, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Clarkel, Inc.



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 1$4,844$58,1280$0
Water Supply 1$3,370$40,4400$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,078$36,9366$450
Firefighters 0$0 32$320
Local Libraries 1$2,560$30,7202$1,125
Police Protection - Officers 2$10,296$61,7761$1,520
Health 0$0 10$200
Totals for Government 6$24,148$48,29651$3,615


Parkersburg government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $102,000
    Sewerage: $70,000
    All Other: $42,000
    Parks & Recreation: $12,000
  • Construction - Sewerage: $331,000
    Regular Highways: $42,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $157,000
    Water Utilities: $123,000
    Central Staff Services: $121,000
    Solid Waste Management: $114,000
    Police Protection: $106,000
    Regular Highways: $81,000
    Libraries: $76,000
    Parks & Recreation: $43,000
    Health Services - Other: $32,000
    Housing & Community Development: $31,000
    Sewerage: $24,000
    Fire Protection: $23,000
    Financial Administration: $19,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $11,000
    Welfare - Other: $5,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $38,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $61,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $11,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,381,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $340,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $380,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $1,210,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $131,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $23,000
    Interest Earnings: $20,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $45,000
    Police Protection: $27,000
    Parks & Recreation: $14,000
    Sewerage: $5,000
    Water Utilities: $5,000
    Fire Protection: $3,000
    General - Other: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $770,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $110,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $151,000
    General Support: $26,000
    All Other: $3,000
  • Tax - Property: $574,000
    Total General Sales: $78,000
    NEC: $3,000
    Public Utilities: $2,000
    Other Selective Sales: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $286,000

5.59% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,061 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.59%
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 Black Hawk County, IA  1.48% ($32,793 average AGI)
from Bremer County, IA  0.95% ($36,214)
from Hardin County, IA  0.27% ($30,500)


6.05% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,681 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.05%
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 Black Hawk County, IA  1.49% ($27,943 average AGI)
to Bremer County, IA  0.97% ($36,561)
to Franklin County, IA  0.31% ($28,722)


Strongest AM radio stations in Parkersburg:
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KWAY (1470 AM; 1 kW; WAVERLY, IA; Owner: AEL SUHR ENTERPRISES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Parkersburg:
  • KQCR-FM (98.9 FM; PARKERSBURG, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING INC)
  • KCRR (97.7 FM; GRUNDY CENTER, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCVM (96.1 FM; HUDSON, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Parkersburg:
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

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