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Patterson, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 175 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +38.9%
 
Males: 104  (59.5%)
Females: 71  (40.5%)
Median resident age:

34.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50218

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,025 (it was $47,500 in 2000)
Patterson:

$69,025
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,225 (it was $21,457 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $124,840 (it was $41,400 in 2000)
Patterson:

$124,840
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $137,019; detached houses: $145,655; mobile homes: $72,108

Median gross rent in 2022: $828.

March 2022 cost of living index in Patterson: 82.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.3%

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  • Races in Patterson, IA (2022)
    • 26987.9%White alone
    • 3411.1%Two or more races
    • 51.6%Hispanic



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Patterson, Iowa as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Patterson is 176 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (33.3%), Irish (19.3%), American (10.4%), Dutch (8.1%), European (8.1%), Danish (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/7/1877

Land area: 0.20 square miles.

Population density: 882 people per square mile   (low).

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

1.3% ($522)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (21.5 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (111.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (322.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bevington, IA (2.2 miles),
St. Charles, IA (2.4 miles ),
Winterset, IA (2.6 miles ),
Martensdale, IA (2.7 miles ),
St. Marys, IA (2.8 miles),
East Peru, IA (3.0 miles),
Truro, IA (3.1 miles ),
Cumming, IA (3.4 miles)

Latitude: 41.35 N, Longitude: 93.88 W

Distribution of median household income in Patterson, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Patterson, IA in 2022

Patterson satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $108,200
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $96,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $96,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Patterson, IA residents
Average permit cost in Patterson, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Patterson, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (12.2%)
  • Health care (9.5%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (8.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.1%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (26.2%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (14.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.9%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.1%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (18.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (12.5%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (12.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (12.5%)
  • Health care (12.5%)
  • Social assistance (9.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.4%)
Most common occupations in Patterson, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (13.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.5%)
  • Computer specialists (7.1%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7.1%)
  • Food processing workers (7.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (25.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (18.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (15.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (9.4%)
  • Media and communications workers (6.2%)
  • Customer service representatives (6.2%)

Average climate in Patterson, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 93.5. This is worse than average.

City:

93.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.209. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.209
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.78. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.78
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.0417. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0417
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.87. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.87
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Patterson-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 98% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.7 miles away from the Patterson city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 40.2 miles away from the city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Patterson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 241% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 378.0 miles away from Patterson center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 375.8 miles away from Patterson center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 431.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 375.8 miles away from Patterson 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 362.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 345.8 miles away from Patterson 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 Madison County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Patterson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Patterson:

  • QHC WINTERSET NORTH, LLC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WINTERSET, IA)
  • MADISON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; WINTERSET, IA)
  • NORWALK NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; NORWALK, IA)
  • REGENCY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; NORWALK, IA)
  • LAKEVIEW SURGERY CENTER (Hospital, about 15 miles away; WEST DES MOINES, IA)
  • MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES -WEST DES MOINES (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WEST DES MOINES, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Patterson:

  • Drake University (about 22 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 29 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Iowa State University (about 49 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 81 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 81 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 87 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 100 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)

Points of interest:

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Madison 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:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Patterson:

Marital status in Patterson, IA
  • Never married: 23.0%
  • Now married: 51.4%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 3.2%
  • Divorced: 21.2%

For population 25 years and over in Patterson:

  • High school or higher: 89.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
  • Unemployed: 7.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 36.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.2
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Patterson, IA (based on Madison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,24717
Evangelical Protestant1,83013
Catholic8102
Other1332
None9,659-
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: 2
Here:

1.30 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

5.20 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Here:

5.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.3%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Madison County:

28.2%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.6%
State:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
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 3$1,970
Totals for Government 0$0 3$1,970

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

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $19,000 ($108.57)
    Parks and Recreation: $10,000 ($57.14)
    General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($40.00)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($40.00)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($40.00)
    General - Other: $6,000 ($34.29)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($17.14)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($5.71)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($5.71)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($5.71)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $9,000 ($51.43)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $17,000 ($97.14)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $1,000 ($5.71)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($28.57)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $13,000 ($74.29)
  • Tax - Property: $32,000 ($182.86)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $14,000 ($80.00)

Patterson government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,000 ($62.86)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,000 ($62.86)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $19,000 ($108.57)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,000 ($34.29)

Strongest AM radio stations in Patterson:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • 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)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KWKY (1150 AM; 1 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: PUTBRESE COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXLQ (1490 AM; 1 kW; INDIANOLA, IA; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Patterson:

  • KZZQ (99.5 FM; WINTERSET, IA; Owner: POSITIVE IMPACT MEDIA, INC.)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KJJY (92.5 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KHKI (97.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKRF (107.9 FM; STUART, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KDFR (91.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • K269EJ (101.7 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KWDM (88.7 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: W. DES MOINES COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT)

TV broadcast stations around Patterson:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • K41DD (Channel 41; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Patterson fatal accident list:

Sep 7, 2001 00:25 AM, Us-92, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 131ft / 40.5mTotal length
  • 995Total average daily traffic
  • 36Total average daily truck traffic
  • 995Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Patterson, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Patterson, IA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Patterson 90, Lat: 41.361944 Lon: -93.859333, Type: Silo, Structure height: 26.5 m, Call Sign: WQOP730,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/13/2011, Expiration Date: 12/13/2021, Cancellation Date: 12/20/2021, Certifier: Mark J Kladivo, Registrant: Signature Wireless Two, LLC, 7177 Hickman Road Suite 10, Urbandale, IA 50322, Phone: (515) 974-4240, Fax: (515) 280-9449, Email:

  • Patterson 210, Lat: 41.361944 Lon: -93.859333, Type: Silo, Structure height: 26.5 m, Call Sign: WQOP730,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/13/2011, Expiration Date: 12/13/2021, Cancellation Date: 12/20/2021, Certifier: Mark J Kladivo, Registrant: Signature Wireless Two, LLC, 7177 Hickman Road Suite 10, Urbandale, IA 50322, Phone: (515) 974-4240, Fax: (515) 280-9449, Email:

  • Patterson 330, Lat: 41.361944 Lon: -93.859333, Type: Silo, Structure height: 26.5 m, Call Sign: WQOP730,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/13/2011, Expiration Date: 12/13/2021, Cancellation Date: 12/20/2021, Certifier: Mark J Kladivo, Registrant: Signature Wireless Two, LLC, 7177 Hickman Road Suite 10, Urbandale, IA 50322, Phone: (515) 974-4240, Fax: (515) 280-9449, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Patterson, IA
  • 77.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.6%Electricity
  • 10.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Patterson, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Patterson compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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