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Monona County

Population in July 2009: 57. Population change since 2000: -23.0%
Males: 28  (50.0%)
Females: 29  (50.0%)

Median resident age:  32.5 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 51051


Estimated median household income in 2009: $56,241 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
Rodney:

$56,241
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $36,389

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $69,850 (it was $18,400 in 2000)
Rodney:

$69,850
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $370,122; Detached houses: $416,749; Mobile homes: $175,844

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  • White alone - 99 (99.0%)
  • Hispanic - 1 (1.0%)

Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Rodney: 82.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (35.1%), Irish (35.1%), Danish (16.2%), French (12.2%), United States (8.1%), English (6.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/2/1892

Elevation: 1122 feet

Land area: 0.17 square miles.

Population density: 342 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Rodney:

  • High school or higher: 73.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 38.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Rodney city:

  • Never married: 16.1%
  • Now married: 57.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 19.6%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

2 residents are foreign born (1.4% Europe, 1.4% Asia).

This city:  2.7%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in July 2011

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $200 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $525 (0.6%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (30.4 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (65.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (425.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Smithland, IA (1.4 miles ), Oto, IA (2.5 miles) , Hornick, IA (2.8 miles ), Mapleton, IA (2.9 miles ), Castana, IA (3.1 miles) , Whiting, IA (3.4 miles ), Danbury, IA (3.5 miles ), Turin, IA (3.6 miles) .

Latitude: 42.20 N, Longitude: 95.95 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

9.1%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+4.2%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (65%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (12%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Retail trade (8%)
  • Other services, except public administration (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (48%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Manufacturing (13%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Health care and social assistance (9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (9%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)


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Tornado activity:

Rodney-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 154% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/28/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the Rodney city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 tornado 38.1 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rodney-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 84.0 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 69.5 miles away from Rodney center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Monona County (13) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 2, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 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 Rodney:

  • BURGESS HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; ONAWA, IA)
  • HORN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 27 miles away; IDA GROVE, IA)
  • WINNEBAGO IHS HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government-Federal, provides emergency services, about 27 miles away; WINNEBAGO, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rodney:

  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 28 miles; Sioux City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,536)
  • Buena Vista University (about 49 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,241)
  • Wayne State College (about 55 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 2,780)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 63 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 7,095)
  • University of South Dakota (about 64 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 5,598)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 65 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 3,574)
  • Creighton University (about 65 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 6,479)

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Church in Rodney: United Church of Christ (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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Monona County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 0.0%
(0.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  57.6%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  9.1%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Rodney compared to Iowa 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 above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (94%)
  • Utility gas (6%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Monona County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Monona County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Rodney:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 58.69%
Here58.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents18.5%18.1%17.5%13.7%13.2%
Congregations11.1%7.4%11.1%18.5%11.1%
NameUnited Church of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Evangelical Free Church of AmericaCommunity Church of ChristOther
Adherents11.6%4.9%0.9%0.9%0.7%
Congregations22.2%3.7%3.7%3.7%7.4%
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: 2
Here:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Monona County:

1.10 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Monona County:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.9%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.0%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.2%
Iowa:

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 9$494
Totals for Government 0$0 9$494

Rodney government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($70.18)
  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($87.72)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($52.63)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($52.63)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($52.63)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($52.63)
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000 ($35.09)
    Fire Protection: $1,000 ($17.54)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($17.54)
    Health Services - Other: $1,000 ($17.54)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $2,000 ($35.09)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $2,000 ($35.09)
    General Revenue, NEC: $1,000 ($17.54)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $2,000 ($35.09)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $10,000 ($175.44)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($105.26)
    General Support: $1,000 ($17.54)
  • Tax - Property: $10,000 ($175.44)
    Total General Sales: $3,000 ($52.63)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,000 ($35.09)

4.75% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,878 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.75%
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 Woodbury County, IA  1.22% ($31,523 average AGI)
from Harrison County, IA  0.47% ($30,235)
from Douglas County, NE  0.30% ($26,818)


5.85% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,327 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.85%
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 Woodbury County, IA  1.86% ($24,676 average AGI)
to Douglas County, NE  0.36% ($41,077)
to Harrison County, IA  0.30% ($24,818)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rodney:

  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWSL (1470 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KMNS (620 AM; 1 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rodney:

  • KZSR (102.3 FM; ONAWA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KILV (107.5 FM; CASTANA, IA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KWIT (90.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMM. COLLEGE)
  • KGLI (95.5 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KKMA (99.5 FM; LE MARS, IA; Owner: POWELL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSEZ (97.9 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KTFC (103.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSUX (105.7 FM; WINNEBAGO, NE; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)

TV broadcast stations around Rodney:

  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

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    Assigned Frequencies: 159.667 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/26/2009, Expiration Date: 02/26/2019, Certifier: Mark Maynard
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