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Davis County

Population in 2011: 261. Population change since 2000: +4.8%
 

Males: 137  (52.7%)
Females: 124  (47.3%)

Median resident age:  39.7 years
Iowa median age:  42.7 years

Zip codes: 52584.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $43,118 (it was $30,694 in 2000)
Pulaski:

$43,118
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $22,003

Pulaski city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $46,777 (it was $34,600 in 2000)
Pulaski:

$46,777
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $49,599; Detached houses: $53,007; Mobile homes: $28,588

Median gross rent in 2009: $450.

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  • White alone - 258 (99.2%)
  • Hispanic - 2 (0.8%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Pulaski: 82.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (39.8%), Dutch (12.0%), Irish (12.0%), United States (9.2%), Scotch-Irish (7.6%), Swiss (7.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/3/1893

Elevation: 838 feet

Land area: 0.37 square miles.

Population density: 702 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Pulaski:

  • High school or higher: 84.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Pulaski city:

  • Never married: 13.1%
  • Now married: 69.2%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 8.1%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $745 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $464 (1.4%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (76.9 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (165.0 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (251.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Milton, IA (2.5 miles ), Bloomfield, IA (2.9 miles ), Cantril, IA (3.4 miles ), Floris, IA (3.5 miles) , Drakesville, IA (3.6 miles) , Leando, IA (3.7 miles) , Douds, IA (3.7 miles) , Downing, MO (3.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $26,700
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $26,700
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $26,700
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $26,700
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $26,700
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $26,700
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $26,700
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $26,700
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $26,700
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $26,700
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $26,700
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $26,700
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $26,700
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $26,700

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 40.70 N, Longitude: 92.27 W

Area code: 641

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.5%
Iowa:

5.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -9 (-3.5%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (53%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Wholesale trade (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (25%)
  • Manufacturing (23%)
  • Educational services (19%)
  • Information (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Retail trade (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (20%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Religious workers (8%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (10%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)

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Tornado activity:

Pulaski-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 114% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.5 miles away from the Pulaski city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1999, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.6 miles away from the city center caused $650,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Davis County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 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 Pulaski:

  • DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; BLOOMFIELD, IA)
  • VAN BUREN COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; KEOSAUQUA, IA)
  • SCOTLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; MEMPHIS, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pulaski:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 25 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,272)
  • Truman State University (about 39 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,595)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 58 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,087)
  • University of Iowa (about 77 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,313)
  • Western Illinois University (about 86 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,446)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 89 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 2,714)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 91 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 9,715)

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Notable location: Pulaski Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Pulaski include: Pulaski United Methodist Church (A), Mennonite Church (B), Apostolic Christian Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Pulaski Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Pulaski: Pulaski Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Davis 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 30.0. This is about average.
City:

30.0
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.574. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.574
U.S.:

2.433
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 8.75. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

8.75
U.S.:

9.59
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.0. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 14.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

16.0
U.S.:

22.1


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 19.0%
(14.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Iowa:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  76.9%
Whole state:  66.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.9%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Pulaski, IA


Pulaski compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (81%)
  • Wood (8%)
  • Electricity (6%)
  • Utility gas (3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Davis County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Davis County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Pulaski (based on Davis County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 41.63%
Here41.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Old Order AmishGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents29.2%28.1%13.6%6.5%4.9%
Congregations20.8%8.3%29.2%8.3%4.2%
NameMennonite Church USA Inc. Apostolic Christian Church of AmericaEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPentecostal Church of GodOther
Adherents4.4%3.2%3.2%2.0%4.9%
Congregations4.2%4.2%4.2%4.2%12.5%
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: 1
Davis County:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Davis County:

5.84 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
This county:

9.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.9%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Davis County:

26.7%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.7%
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 23$610
Totals for Government 0$0 23$610


5.25% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,863 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.25%
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 Wapello County, IA  1.34% ($26,128 average AGI)
from Appanoose County, IA  0.52% ($18,933)


5.51% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,137 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.51%
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 Wapello County, IA  2.02% ($39,424 average AGI)

Strongest AM radio stations in Pulaski:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBIZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPSN (1590 AM; 3 kW; HONESDALE, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pulaski:

  • KOJY (106.9 FM; BLOOMFIELD, IA; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRKN (104.3 FM; ELDON, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KMEM-FM (100.5 FM; MEMPHIS, MO; Owner: BOYER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KIIK-FM (95.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEIDA GROUP, INC.)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Pulaski:

  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K54AF (Channel 54; KEOSAUQUA, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K31ED (Channel 31; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FC (Channel 53; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K58ER (Channel 58; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K23CI (Channel 23; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K25DE (Channel 25; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K27CV (Channel 27; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Richard d Hofmann, 23218 Timber Ave., Pulaski, Ia 52584 (Lat: 40.708278 Lon: -92.272306), Type: Tower, Structure height: 94.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Licensee ID: L01065779
    Registrant: Van Buren Telephone Co., Inc, 617 First Street, Keosauqua, IA 52565, Phone: (319) 293-3187, Email:
  • Richard D Hofmann, 23218 Timber Ave., Pulaski, Ia 52584 (Lat: 40.708278 Lon: -92.272306), Type: Tower, Structure height: 94.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Licensee ID: L01065779
    Registrant: Van Buren Telephone Co., Inc, 617 First Street, Keosauqua, IA 52565, Phone: (319) 293-3187, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 40.660583 Lon: -92.220472, Call Sign: WPFK804
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.530 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/30/2004, Expiration Date: 08/10/2014
    Registrant: Electronic Applications Co., Inc., Burlington, IA 52601, Phone: (319) 752-2435, Fax: (319) 752-0157, Email:

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20E (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 206HT , Serial Number: 401, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 07/09/1964
    Registrant (Corporation): N206ht LLC, 101 N 2nd St, Pulaski, IA 52584


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 4
  • Hazardous Condition: 1


Most common first names in Pulaski, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary881.6 years
Charles668.8 years
Walter574.4 years
Carl486.2 years
Florence482.0 years
Anna487.5 years
William461.5 years
James371.9 years
Arlie382.7 years
John376.0 years
Most common last names in Pulaski, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Murphy581.9 years
Baughman473.0 years
Grim480.0 years
Wheaton475.7 years
Wagler472.5 years
Hockersmith468.0 years
Roberts384.7 years
Horn383.0 years
Schindler375.0 years
Sherman376.7 years

Pulaski on our top lists:

  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Architecture and engineering occupations:"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Life, physical, and social science technicians"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Other healthcare support occupations"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Agricultural workers including supervisors"

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