Parnell, Iowa

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Population in 2021: 195 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -11.4%
 
Males: 110  (56.6%)
Females: 85  (43.4%)
Median resident age:

52.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 52325.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $47,624 (it was $36,667 in 2000)
Parnell:

$47,624
IA:

$65,600

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $28,698 (it was $19,293 in 2000)

Parnell city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $105,812 (it was $53,300 in 2000)
Parnell:

$105,812
IA:

$174,400

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $112,676; detached houses: $124,054; mobile homes: $31,438

Median gross rent in 2021: $841.

March 2022 cost of living index in Parnell: 83.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 21.2%
(20.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Parnell, IA (2021)
    • 23195.5%White alone
    • 52.1%Two or more races
    • 31.2%Hispanic

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Ancestries: German (47.9%), Irish (38.0%), English (11.6%), Norwegian (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/24/1891

Elevation: 870 feet

Land area: 0.17 square miles.

Population density: 1,124 people per square mile   (low).

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2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.8%
Iowa:

5.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,493 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $676 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (25.3 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (168.7 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (224.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Williamsburg, IA (2.4 miles ),
North English, IA (2.5 miles ),
Millersburg, IA (2.8 miles),
Kinross, IA (2.9 miles),
Conroy, IA (3.2 miles ),
South English, IA (3.2 miles ),
Wellman, IA (3.4 miles ),
Webster, IA (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 41.58 N, Longitude: 92.00 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 319

Distribution of median household income in Parnell, IA in 2021
Distribution of house value in Parnell, IA in 2021
Parnell satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $244,800
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $237,700
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $10,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Parnell, IA residents
Average permit cost in Parnell, IA
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.0%
Iowa:

3.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+5.3%).
Most common industries in Parnell, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (14.2%)
  • Construction (11.3%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (9.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.5%)
  • Social assistance (8.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (21.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.8%)
  • Machinery (5.4%)
  • Social assistance (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.4%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (11.9%)
  • Social assistance (11.9%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (9.0%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
Most common occupations in Parnell, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
  • Cashiers (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (13.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (8.1%)
  • Construction laborers (6.8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (13.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.9%)
  • Cashiers (10.4%)
  • Art and design workers (7.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.0%)

Average climate in Parnell, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Parnell-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 94% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.0 miles away from the Parnell city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 tornado 14.6 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Parnell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 166% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 307.4 miles away from Parnell center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 307.4 miles away from Parnell center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 289.6 miles away from Parnell center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 161.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 444.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 332.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Iowa County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Parnell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Parnell:

  • HOSPICE OF COMPASSION (Hospital, about 6 miles away; WILLIAMSBURG, IA)
  • HIGHLAND RIDGE CARE CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; WILLIAMSBURG, IA)
  • ENGLISH VALLEY NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; NORTH ENGLISH, IA)
  • MAPLEWOOD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; KEOTA, IA)
  • IOWA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; MARENGO, IA)
  • MARENGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; MARENGO, IA)
  • MARENGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; MARENGO, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Parnell:

  • University of Iowa (about 25 miles; Iowa City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,735)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 30 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 43 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 61 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 69 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 69 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 74 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Parnell Quick Response Service (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: William Edwin Franklin - Seventh bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Davenport, Patsy Gharrity - Baseball player.

Iowa County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

49.4%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Parnell:

Marital status in Parnell, IA
  • Never married: 30.3%
  • Now married: 51.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.9%
  • Divorced: 17.0%

For population 25 years and over in Parnell:

  • High school or higher: 92.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.5
Iowa average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Parnell, IA (based on Iowa County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,29715
Catholic2,6334
Mainline Protestant2,56114
Other31
None6,861-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

8.20 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Iowa County:

10.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.5%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Iowa County:

29.4%
Iowa:

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

19.4%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Parnell:

63.8%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

42.9%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Parnell:

28.1
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Parnell:

33.3%
Iowa:

21.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.2
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

30.6%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

33.3%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Parnell:

77.2%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Parnell, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$1,283
Totals for Government 0$0 8$1,283

Parnell government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $40,000 ($205.13)
    General Public Buildings: $34,000 ($174.36)
    Regular Highways: $24,000 ($123.08)
    General - Other: $20,000 ($102.56)
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000 ($82.05)
    Financial Administration: $9,000 ($46.15)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($35.90)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($20.51)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($15.38)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($10.26)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($10.26)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($5.13)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $12,000 ($61.54)

Parnell government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $18,000 ($92.31)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $18,000 ($92.31)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $22,000 ($112.82)
  • Tax - Property: $33,000 ($169.23)
    Public Utilities Sales: $6,000 ($30.77)
    Other License: $2,000 ($10.26)

Parnell government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $124,000 ($635.90)

Strongest AM radio stations in Parnell:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXIC (800 AM; 1 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Parnell:

  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KKRQ (100.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCCK-FM (88.3 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • K204DE (89.7 FM; AMANA, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Parnell:

  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K64DG (Channel 64; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: R B SHELDAHL)

Parnell fatal accident list:

Aug 9, 1992 06:29 PM, 149, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 26.0mTotal length
  • 2,735Total average daily traffic
  • 194Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,735Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Parnell, Lat: 41.561833 Lon: -91.931139, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 18.6 m, Call Sign: WQSL966,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/29/2013, Expiration Date: 10/29/2023, Cancellation Date: 04/05/2022, Certifier: Randy Kelley, Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 828-5540, Fax: (202) 828-5568, Email:
  • Parnell, Lat: 41.561833 Lon: -91.931139, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 18.6 m, Call Sign: WQSL966,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/29/2013, Expiration Date: 10/29/2023, Cancellation Date: 04/05/2022, Certifier: Randy Kelley, Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 828-5540, Fax: (202) 828-5568, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KE0AEL, Licensee ID: L01860158, Grant Date: 04/23/2014, Expiration Date: 04/23/2024, Cancellation Date: 07/01/2014, Certifier: Lloyd D Rusbult, Registrant: Lloyd D Rusbult, Parnell, IA 52325
  • Call Sign: AD0JS, Previous Call Sign: KE0AEL, Licensee ID: L01860158, Grant Date: 04/23/2014, Expiration Date: 04/23/2024, Certifier: Lloyd D Rusbult, Registrant: Lloyd D Rusbult, Parnell, IA 52325
  • Call Sign: KE0JOQ, Licensee ID: L02033091, Grant Date: 06/14/2016, Expiration Date: 06/14/2026, Certifier: Annette M Shannahan, Registrant: Annette M Shannahan, 3073 O Ave, Parnell, IA 52325

Most common first names in Parnell, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1377.7 years
Mary975.0 years
Thomas671.7 years
James571.6 years
Joseph479.3 years
Bertha482.3 years
William463.5 years
Barbara387.3 years
Francis374.4 years
Catherine387.6 years
Most common last names in Parnell, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Yoder1285.2 years
Weldon878.9 years
Gaffey570.2 years
Donohoe568.1 years
Hanson576.0 years
Orourke475.7 years
Mcdonald487.3 years
Miller460.2 years
Obrien482.8 years
Gingerich478.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Parnell, IA
  • 73.5%Utility gas
  • 8.8%Wood
  • 6.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Parnell, IA
  • 66.7%Utility gas
  • 33.3%Electricity


Parnell 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 significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above 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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