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Shelby County

Population in July 2009: 197. Population change since 2000: -12.4%
 

Males: 95  (48.4%)
Females: 102  (51.6%)

Median resident age:  40.5 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 51565.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $46,450 (it was $28,000 in 2000)
Portsmouth:

$46,450
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $19,753

Portsmouth city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $69,112 (it was $62,900 in 2000)
Portsmouth:

$69,112
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $83,538; Detached houses: $83,820; Townhouses or other attached units: $197,454; Mobile homes: $15,189

Median gross rent in 2009: $242.

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Portsmouth: 84.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (59.1%), United States (7.6%), Irish (7.1%), Danish (6.7%), Russian (3.6%), Swedish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1883

Elevation: 1237 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 721 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Portsmouth:

  • High school or higher: 86.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Portsmouth city:

  • Never married: 35.3%
  • Now married: 48.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 6.8%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Portsmouth, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Portsmouth to the number of sex offenders is 197 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $713 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,025 (1.3%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (32.7 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (37.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (404.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Tennant, IA (2.4 miles) , Persia, IA (2.4 miles ), Panama, IA (2.4 miles ), Westphalia, IA (2.8 miles) , Earling, IA (3.2 miles ), Shelby, IA (3.2 miles ), Harlan, IA (3.2 miles ), Woodbine, IA (3.4 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $110,000
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $108,200
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 41.65 N, Longitude: 95.52 W

Area code: 712

Portsmouth household income distribution Portsmouth home values distribution

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

4.9%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +16 (+7.7%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (34%)
  • Wholesale trade (30%)
  • Other services, except public administration (14%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (5%)
  • Information (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (2%)
  • Health care and social assistance (32%)
  • Retail trade (16%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Wholesale trade (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Carpenters (9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Registered nurses (12%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (12%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (12%)
  • Financial managers (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Portsmouth-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 171% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/26/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.9 miles away from the Portsmouth 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 44.6 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:

Portsmouth-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 98% 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 70.4 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 86.5 miles away from Portsmouth center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 84.6 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 Portsmouth:

  • MYRTUE MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • ALEGENT HEALTH COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; MISSOURI VALLEY, IA)
  • CRAWFORD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 27 miles away; DENISON, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Portsmouth, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Portsmouth:

  • Iowa Western Community College (about 30 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,574)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 33 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 7,095)
  • Creighton University (about 35 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 6,479)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 36 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,774)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 38 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 9,853)
  • Bellevue University (about 41 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 3,237)
  • Buena Vista University (about 71 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,241)

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Notable locations in Portsmouth: Portsmouth (A), Portsmouth Elevator (B), G and R Feed and Grain Company Elevator (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

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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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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 25.9. This is better than average.
City:

25.9
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.18. This is about average. There were 23 monitors within city limits.
City:

2.18
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 7.39. This is significantly better than average. There were 21 monitors within city limits.
City:

7.39
U.S.:

10.54
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 14.5. This is significantly better than average. There were 47 monitors within city limits.
City:

14.5
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 7.03. This is better than average. There were 16 monitors within city limits.
City:

7.03
U.S.:

9.59


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 7.8%

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  64.6%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  8.3%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Portsmouth, IA


Portsmouth compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value 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.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age 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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Banks with branches in Portsmouth (2011 data):

  • The Shelby County State Bank: Portsmouth Branch at 111 Main Street, branch established on 01/01/1887. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $21.8 mil, Deposits: $19.7 mil, headquarters in Harlan, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Lauritzen Corporation

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Portsmouth travel time to work - commute
Portsmouth mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (77%)
  • Electricity (15%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (8%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Shelby County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Shelby County Iowa:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Portsmouth:

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 0$0 1$541
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$153
Sewerage 0$0 1$333
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$18
Water Supply 0$0 1$400
Totals for Government 0$0 6$1,445


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 Portsmouth:

  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • 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.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KCRO (660 AM; 1 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: ETERNAL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Portsmouth:

  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • 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)
  • KNOD (105.3 FM; HARLAN, IA; Owner: WIRELESS BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KVNO (90.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIV. OF NEBRASKA)

TV broadcast stations around Portsmouth:

  • 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)

Portsmouth fatal accident list:

Jul 24, 1993 07:40 AM, St44, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 22, 1976 12:50 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1



FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Robert Nall, 1250 Cedar Rd. (2.5 Mi. N. Of Portsmouth) (Lat: 41.687917 Lon: -95.519250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 54.6 m
    Registrant: Heartland Tower, Inc., Topeka, KS 66605, Phone: (785) 266-3999, Email:
  • Robert Nall, 1250 Cedar Rd. (2.5 Mi. N. Of Portsmouth) (Lat: 41.687917 Lon: -95.519250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 54.6 m
    Registrant: Heartland Tower, Inc., Topeka, KS 66605, Phone: (785) 266-3999, Email:
  • Robert Nall, 1250 Cedar Rd. (2.5 Mi. N. Of Portsmouth) (Lat: 41.687917 Lon: -95.519250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 54.6 m
    Registrant: Heartland Tower Inc., Topeka, KS 66605, Phone: (785) 266-3999, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 2 Mi N 1 1/8 Mi E (Lat: 41.676667 Lon: -95.494444), Call Sign: KNAJ544, Licensee ID: L00049212
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.325 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/13/2001, Expiration Date: 01/16/2011
    Registrant: K C P J Inc, 1215 Elmwood Rd, Panama, IA 51562, Phone: (712) 489-2926
  • 2 Mi N 1 1/8 Mi W (Lat: 41.676667 Lon: -95.537222), Call Sign: KNAK949
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.335 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/16/2000, Expiration Date: 01/15/2011
    Registrant: Loess Hills Inc, 415 1250th St, Panama, IA 51562-6601, Phone: (712) 489-2909

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • PORTSMOUTH, 2.5 Mi N Of (Lat: 41.687750 Lon: -95.519444), Overall height: 55.2 m, Call Sign: KAN22
    Assigned Frequencies: 3790.00 MHz, 3790.00 MHz, 3810.00 MHz, 3810.00 MHz, 3870.00 MHz, 3870.00 MHz, 3890.00 MHz, 3890.00 MHz, 3950.00 MHz, 3950.00 MHz... (+9 more)
    Grant Date: 02/15/2000, Expiration Date: 02/01/2010, Cancellation Date: 01/18/2002
    Registrant: At&t Corp., 1200 Peachtree Street, Locn Ll007, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 810-4021, Fax: (404) 810-7349, Email:



Most common first names in Portsmouth, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary792.1 years
John682.7 years
Elizabeth582.0 years
Joseph582.0 years
Richard553.6 years
Helen483.0 years
Michael479.7 years
Peter481.3 years
Raymond479.0 years
Dorothy380.3 years
Most common last names in Portsmouth, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Leinen1578.0 years
Reinig777.2 years
Bruck681.5 years
Lefeber574.6 years
Sandbothe584.6 years
Pauley479.8 years
Herkenrath486.3 years
Ohlinger481.8 years
Stinn473.2 years
Kleffman461.5 years

Portsmouth on our top lists:

  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Finance and insurance"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Management occupations:"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Other healthcare support occupations"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Health technologists and technicians"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most fatal accidents per 100,000 population from 1975 to 2008"

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