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Bremer County

Population in July 2008: 762. Population change since 2000: -3.1%
 

Males: 370  (48.6%)
Females: 392  (51.4%)

Median resident age:  38.7 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50668.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $53,351 (it was $41,625 in 2000)
Readlyn:  $53,351
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,836
Readlyn:  $23,836
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $115,292 (it was $77,800 in 2000)
Readlyn:  $115,292
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $120,514; Detached houses: $119,838; In 2-unit structures: $86,575
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Races in Readlyn:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.1%)
  • Two or more races (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Readlyn: 74.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (73.3%), Irish (7.3%), English (4.2%), United States (4.2%), Norwegian (3.9%), Czech (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/1/1905

Elevation: 1030 feet

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 2370 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Readlyn

  • High school or higher: 81.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Readlyn city

  • Never married: 15.7%
  • Now married: 67.4%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 11.1%
  • Divorced: 5.5%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Readlyn, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Readlyn to the number of sex offenders is 762 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.

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

Readlyn:  1.1% ($891)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (15.8 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (145.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (240.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Denver, IA (2.4 miles ), Tripoli, IA (2.7 miles ), Dunkerton, IA (3.2 miles ), Fairbank, IA (3.2 miles ), Sumner, IA (3.5 miles ), Westgate, IA (3.5 miles ), Janesville, IA (3.6 miles ), Waverly, IA (3.6 miles ).

Latitude: 42.70 N, Longitude: 92.23 W

Area code: 319

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Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+1.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Machinery (13%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Furniture and related products (5%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Finance and insurance (18%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Health care (10%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Electricians (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Child care workers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)



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Readlyn-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 179% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 15.2 miles away from the Readlyn city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 9/1/1961, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.4 miles away from the city center injured 7 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.



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Hospitals/medical centers near Readlyn:
  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; SUMNER, IA)
  • WAVERLY MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; WAVERLY, IA)
  • ALLEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; WATERLOO, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Readlyn, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Readlyn:
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 17 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Full-time enrollment: 12,524)
  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 18 miles; WATERLOO, IA; FT enrollment: 3,292)
  • UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; FAYETTE, IA; FT enrollment: 3,173)
  • KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 37 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; FT enrollment: 7,991)
  • NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CALMAR (about 37 miles; CALMAR, IA; FT enrollment: 2,393)
  • LUTHER COLLEGE (about 47 miles; DECORAH, IA; FT enrollment: 2,566)
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 59 miles; MASON CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,161)
Public elementary/middle schools in Readlyn:
Private elementary/middle school in Readlyn:
  • COMMUNITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 124; Location: 2681 QUAIL AVE; Grades: PK - 8)
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Library in Readlyn:
  • READLYN COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $49,441; Location: 309 MAIN, PO BOX 249; 10,915 books; 142 audio materials; 971 video materials; 80 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Readlyn: Farmers Co-op Association Elevator (A), Readlyn (B), Readlyn Farm Center Incorporated Elevator (C), Readlyn Community Library (D), Readlyn City Hall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Readlyn include: Saint Paul Church (A), Zion Lutheran Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Readlyn Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.3%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.6%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.7%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  0.1%
Whole state:  3.8%

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Readlyn compared to Iowa state average:
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic 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 below state average.


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Banks with branches in Readlyn (2009 data):
  • Readlyn Savings Bank: at 141 Main Street, branch established on 1904-05-15. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $43.8 mil, Deposits: $29.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Readlyn Bancshares, Inc.



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (91%)
  • Electricity (8%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


Religion statistics for Readlyn

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Church of Christ
Adherents42.3%18.3%14.2%11.6%7.9%
Congregations26.7%6.7%15.6%15.6%11.1%
NameBaptist General ConferenceGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChurch of the NazareneOther religions
Adherents1.3%1.3%1.0%0.6%1.6%
Congregations4.4%4.4%2.2%2.2%11.1%
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.


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 1$2,818$33,8160$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,752$33,0240$0
Streets and Highways 1$2,965$35,5800$0
Sewerage 1$2,683$32,1960$0
Totals for Government 4$11,218$33,6540$0



Readlyn government finances in 2002:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $626,000
  • Charges - Sewerage: $53,000
    Solid Waste Management: $29,000
    All Other: $1,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $282,000
    Regular Highways: $63,000
    Sewerage: $57,000
    Police Protection: $51,000
    Solid Waste Management: $45,000
    Libraries: $43,000
    Water Utilities: $37,000
    Fire Protection: $21,000
    Parks & Recreation: $19,000
    General - Other: $16,000
    Financial Administration: $8,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $8,000
    Central Staff Services: $5,000
    General Public Buildings: $2,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000
    Health Services - Other: $1,000
    Welfare - Other: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $33,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $17,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $585,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $725,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $930,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $325,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $55,000
  • Miscellaneous - Property Sale Other: $32,000
    Interest Earnings: $25,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $11,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $104,000
    Corrections - Other: $21,000
    General - Other: $6,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $851,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $306,000
    Water Utilities: $34,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $63,000
    General Support: $21,000
  • Tax - Property: $222,000
    Total General Sales: $49,000
    Public Utilities: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $145,000

6.82% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,975 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.82%
Iowa average:  6.30%

0.33% of residents moved from foreign countries ($276 average AGI)
Bremer County:  0.33%
Iowa average:  0.10%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Black Hawk County, IA  2.18% ($42,726 average AGI)
from Butler County, IA  0.65% ($36,561)
from Fayette County, IA  0.37% ($26,500)


6.53% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,827 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.53%
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 Black Hawk County, IA  1.83% ($36,692 average AGI)
to Butler County, IA  0.65% ($36,214)
to Chickasaw County, IA  0.37% ($29,531)


Strongest AM radio stations in Readlyn:
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWAY (1470 AM; 1 kW; WAVERLY, IA; Owner: AEL SUHR ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KNWS (1090 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWOF (850 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: FRIENDSHIP COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Readlyn:
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KOEL (98.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KHKE (89.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KWAY-FM (99.3 FM; WAVERLY, IA; Owner: AEL SUHR ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KQMG-FM (95.3 FM; INDEPENDENCE, IA; Owner: KEENE OF IOWA, INC.)
  • KCZE (95.1 FM; NEW HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBBG (88.1 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: AFRO AMERICAN COMMUNITY B/CSTING,INC)

TV broadcast stations around Readlyn:
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • K44FK (Channel 44; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Janean K Amundson, 2375 Reed Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m
    Registrant: Arter & Hadden LLP, 1801 K Street, N.W., Suite 400k, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 775-7960, Email:
  • PETER M CONNOLLY, 2331 Sable Avenue, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • City Hall, Call Sign: KNEN813, Licensee ID: L00093710
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.280 MHz, 154.340 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/14/1998, Expiration Date: 02/19/2003, Cancelation Date: 05/25/2003
    Registrant: City Of Readlyn, City Hall, Readlyn, IA 50668
  • City Hall, Call Sign: WXP466, Licensee ID: L00093710
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.875 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/25/2003, Expiration Date: 06/08/2013
    Registrant: Readlyn, Town Of, Readlyn, IA 50668, Phone: (319) 279-3411
  • 2 Mi S 1 1/2 Mi W On Hwy C50, Call Sign: KNCS485, Licensee ID: L00083676
    Assigned Frequencies : 158.325 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/26/2002, Expiration Date: 02/26/2012
    Registrant: Schweer Acres Inc, 2529 260th St, Readlyn, IA 50668, Phone: (319) 279-3442

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • STATION, 223 1st St E, Structure height: 53.3 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WNTM981
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.037 MHz, 928.037 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/11/1992, Expiration Date: 05/11/1997
    Registrant: Phone: (717) 337-1137
  • 2 Mi N Readlyn, Structure height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: KDD23
    Assigned Frequencies : 6900.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/10/1974, Expiration Date: 02/01/1983, Cancelation Date: 06/11/2000
    Registrant: Lee Enterprises Inc, 130 East Second St, Davenport, IA 52801

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KB0GBM, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 02/04/1992, Expiration Date: 02/04/2002, Cancelation Date: 02/05/2004
    Registrant: Beverly A Bellile, Readlyn, IA 50668
  • Call Sign: N9JGQ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00691445
    Grant Date: 05/28/2003, Expiration Date: 08/24/2013, Certifier: Steven B Meier
    Registrant: Steven B Meier, Readlyn, IA 50668


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