Promise City, Iowa
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| Males: 49 |  (43.9%) |
| Females: 63 |  (56.1%) |
| Median resident age: |  52.7 years |
| Iowa median age: |  38.0 years |
Zip code: 52583
| Promise City: | $26,456 |
| IA: | $56,247 |
Estimated per capita income in 2016: $19,737 (it was $10,637 in 2000)
Estimated median house or condo value in 2016: $52,505 (it was $22,300 in 2000)
| Promise City: | $52,505 |
| IA: | $142,300 |
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Races in Promise City, IA (2010)
- 10897.3%White alone
- 21.8%Asian alone
- 10.9%Hispanic
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Ancestries: Irish (32.1%), Polish (25.0%), German (14.3%), English (10.7%), American (7.1%), Croatian (5.4%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Incorporated on 08/23/1901
Elevation: 1056 feet
Land area: 0.19 square miles.
Population density: 599 people per square mile (low).
For population 25 years and over in Promise City:
- High school or higher: 90.0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.3%
- Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.3 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Promise City city:
- Never married: 21.6%
- Now married: 19.7%
- Separated: 2.2%
- Widowed: 22.8%
- Divorced: 33.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2016: $906 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2016: $540 (1.1%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA 
(63.3 miles , pop. 198,682).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (137.5 miles , pop. 441,545).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (294.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Nearest cities: Seymour, IA (2.2 miles ),
Plano, IA (2.3 miles)
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Corydon, IA (3.0 miles ),
Numa, IA (3.1 miles)
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Millerton, IA (3.3 miles)
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Mystic, IA (3.3 miles ),
Allerton, IA (3.4 miles ),
Rathbun, IA (3.8 miles)
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Latitude: 40.75 N, Longitude: 93.15 W
Area code: 641
| Here: | 3.3% |
| Iowa: | 3.3% |
Unemployment by year (%)
- Manufacturing (48%)
- Educational services (19%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
- Retail trade (10%)
- Transportation and warehousing (5%)
- Health care and social assistance (5%)
- Other services, except public administration (5%)
- Manufacturing (38%)
- Health care and social assistance (38%)
- Accommodation and food services (14%)
- Retail trade (5%)
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
- Transportation occupations (67%)
- Production occupations (14%)
- Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (10%)
- Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (5%)
- Material moving occupations (5%)
- Management occupations (0%)
- Business and financial operations occupations (0%)
- Material moving occupations (38%)
- Healthcare support occupations (24%)
- Personal care and service occupations (14%)
- Office and administrative support occupations (10%)
- Management occupations (5%)
- Food preparation and serving related occupations (5%)
- Sales and related occupations (5%)
Average climate in Promise City, Iowa
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Promise City-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 51% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 5/20/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.2 miles away from the Promise City city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
On 5/10/1953, a category F4 tornado 12.7 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Promise City-area historical earthquake activity is near Iowa state average. It is 81% smaller 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, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 322.2 miles away from the city 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 309.8 miles away from Promise 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 314.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 340.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 344.7 miles away from Promise City center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 323.2 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 Wayne County (12) is near the US average (13).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Promise City:
- CORYDON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CORYDON, IA)
- CORYDON NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CORYDON, IA)
- WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; CORYDON, IA)
- WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; CORYDON, IA)
- APPANOOSE COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
- MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CENTERVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
- GOLDEN AGE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Promise City:
- Indian Hills Community College (about 45 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
- Truman State University (about 49 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
- Drake University (about 65 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
- Des Moines Area Community College (about 71 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
- Iowa State University (about 93 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
- Northwest Missouri State University (about 96 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
- Moberly Area Community College (about 99 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
Church in Promise City: Church of Christ (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 3.08. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.2 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 3.08 |
| U.S.: | 6.40 |
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Promise City, IA
Average household size:
Percentage of family households:
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
| This city: | 2.3 people |
| Iowa: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This city: | 59.2% |
| Whole state: | 64.7% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This city: | 8.2% |
| Whole state: | 6.7% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 2.0% of all households
- Gay men: 4.1% of all households
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 6.2 |
| Iowa average: | 10.4 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Promise City city (based on Wayne County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Mainline Protestant | 1,910 | 15 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 1,058 | 10 |
| Other | 159 | 2 |
| Catholic | 76 | 1 |
| None | 3,200 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 4
| Wayne County: | 6.38 / 10,000 pop. |
| Iowa: | 2.14 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
| Wayne County: | 9.57 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 5.55 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
| Here: | 9.57 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 8.01 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| This county: | 9.2% |
| Iowa: | 7.8% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Wayne County: | 28.0% |
| Iowa: | 27.3% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| This county: | 17.1% |
| State: | 14.5% |
Health and Nutrition:
Healthy diet rate:
| Promise City: | 42.9% |
| State: | 48.7% |
Average overall health of teeth and gums:
| This city: | 42.9% |
| Iowa: | 44.7% |
Average BMI:
| Promise City: | 30.1 |
| State: | 28.6 |
People feeling badly about themselves:
| Promise City: | 16.7% |
| Iowa: | 22.0% |
People not drinking alcohol at all:
| Promise City: | 16.7% |
| Iowa: | 10.7% |
Average hours sleeping at night:
| Promise City: | 6.1 |
| State: | 6.8 |
Overweight people:
| Here: | 57.1% |
| State: | 33.5% |
General health condition:
| Promise City: | 45.8% |
| Iowa: | 54.9% |
Average condition of hearing:
| This city: | 77.1% |
| Iowa: | 77.3% |
More about Health and Nutrition of Promise City, IA Residents
| Local government employment and payroll (March 2012) | |||||
| 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 | 14 | $447 | |
| Totals for Government | 0 | $0 | 14 | $447 | |
5.37% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($27,895 average adjusted gross income)
| Here: | 5.37% |
| Iowa average: | 5.75% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011.
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
| from Appanoose County, IA | 0.87% ($25,550 average AGI) |
| from Polk County, IA | 0.69% ($29,000) |
| from Lucas County, IA | 0.56% ($42,692) |
6.91% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($34,302 average adjusted gross income)
| Here: | 6.91% |
| Iowa average: | 5.94% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2010 and 2011.
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
| to Polk County, IA | 0.85% ($29,650 average AGI) |
| to Appanoose County, IA | 0.68% ($38,938) |
| to Lucas County, IA | 0.60% ($26,214) |
Strongest AM radio stations in Promise City:
- WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KCOG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KCOG, INC.)
- KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
- WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
- KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
- KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
- KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
- KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
- KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
Strongest FM radio stations in Promise City:
- KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
- KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
1- Call Sign: KB0PJA, Licensee ID: L00415919, Grant Date: 04/14/2005, Expiration Date: 10/25/2014, Certifier: Douglas J Carpenter, Registrant: Douglas J Carpenter, 2972 Hwy J22, Promise City, IA 52583
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (52%)
- Electricity (41%)
- Wood (5%)
Promise City compared to Iowa state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Median house value significantly 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 below state average.
- House age above state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
