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Mahaska County

Population in July 2009: 203. Population change since 2000: -1.0%
 

Males: 106  (52.7%)
Females: 97  (47.3%)

Median resident age:  33.8 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 52586.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $30,620 (it was $30,469 in 2000)
Rose Hill:

$30,620
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $16,982

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $38,454 (it was $23,900 in 2000)
Rose Hill:

$38,454
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $50,988; Detached houses: $54,567; In 2-unit structures: $48,864; Mobile homes: $28,400

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  • White alone - 211 (93.4%)
  • Two or more races - 13 (5.8%)
  • Hispanic - 2 (0.9%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Rose Hill: 82.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (22.9%), German (20.0%), English (14.6%), Dutch (9.8%), United States (8.3%), Swedish (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/22/1876

Elevation: 814 feet

Land area: 0.14 square miles.

Population density: 1487 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Rose Hill:

  • High school or higher: 58.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Rose Hill city:

  • Never married: 15.5%
  • Now married: 56.8%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 19.6%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Rose Hill, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Rose Hill to the number of sex offenders is 41 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $436 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $388 (1.4%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (53.8 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (184.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (250.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Keomah Village, IA (2.1 miles) , Delta, IA (2.6 miles ), Fremont, IA (2.8 miles ), What Cheer, IA (2.8 miles ), University Park, IA (2.9 miles ), Oskaloosa, IA (3.1 miles ), Thornburg, IA (3.4 miles) , Gibson, IA (3.4 miles) .

Latitude: 41.32 N, Longitude: 92.46 W

Area code: 641

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

7.7%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +49 (+31.4%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (29%)
  • Health care and social assistance (18%)
  • Construction (14%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Retail trade (41%)
  • Manufacturing (14%)
  • Health care and social assistance (14%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (30%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (20%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (10%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (14%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9%)
  • Financial managers (6%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (6%)

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Tornado activity:

Rose Hill-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 168% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.1 miles away from the Rose Hill city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 9/20/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.7 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mahaska County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 2, Floods: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Snow: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Rose Hill:

  • MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; OSKALOOSA, IA)
  • OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 27 miles away; ALBIA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rose Hill:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 20 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,272)
  • University of Iowa (about 54 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,313)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 59 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 9,715)
  • Drake University (about 65 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 4,382)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 66 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 76 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,087)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 77 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 3,189)

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Mahaska 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: 25.2%
(27.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  68.3%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  11.0%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Rose Hill, IA


Rose Hill compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Rose Hill travel time to work - commute
Rose Hill mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (57%)
  • Wood (24%)
  • Electricity (9%)
  • Utility gas (6%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Mahaska County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Mahaska County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Rose Hill:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 48.03%
Here48.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Reformed Church in North AmericaCatholic ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Church of the Nazarene
Adherents21.1%13.4%11.9%10.0%8.6%
Congregations17.5%12.5%2.5%2.5%5.0%
NameReformed Church in AmericaAssemblies of GodLutheran ChurchUnited Church of ChristOther
Adherents8.3%6.3%3.4%2.7%14.2%
Congregations5.0%5.0%2.5%2.5%45.0%
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
Mahaska County:

1.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Mahaska County:

6.29 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

3.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Mahaska County:

27.7%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.5%
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$400
Totals for Government 0$0 1$400


6.03% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,710 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.03%
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  0.78% ($29,194 average AGI)
from Marion County, IA  0.58% ($33,130)
from Keokuk County, IA  0.41% ($30,303)


6.52% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,324 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.52%
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 Marion County, IA  0.66% ($36,887 average AGI)
to Polk County, IA  0.60% ($39,354)
to Wapello County, IA  0.56% ($32,800)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rose Hill:

  • 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.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KBOE (740 AM; 0 kW; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBIZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rose Hill:

  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KCWN (99.9 FM; NEW SHARON, IA; Owner: CROWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Rose Hill:

  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; 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)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K42AM (Channel 42; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, 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.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Janean K Riordan, 10469 210th Street (Lat: 41.351083 Lon: -92.402972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Licensee ID: L00136112
    Registrant: Modern Communications Inc., 502 Broadway St, South English, IA 52335, Phone: (319) 667-2375
  • Janean K Riordan, 10469 210th Street (Lat: 41.351083 Lon: -92.402972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Licensee ID: L00136112
    Registrant: Modern Communications Inc., 502 Broadway St, South English, IA 52335, Phone: (319) 667-2375

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: K0RBX, Previous Call Sign: KB0RBX
    Grant Date: 11/12/1998, Expiration Date: 11/12/2008
    Registrant: William L Fleener, 608 Monroe St, Rose Hill, IA 52586



FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4106J , Serial Number: 28-22419, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 12/13/1966
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Donald R Parks, 3217 235th St, Rose Hill, IA 52586, Other Owners: Donald D Flander
  • Aircraft: 415-C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 99274 , Serial Number: 1897, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 09/18/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Donald R Parks, 3217 235th St, Rose Hill, IA 52586


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 7


Most common first names in Rose Hill, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William776.4 years
Walter679.3 years
James577.8 years
Elmer471.8 years
Jennie488.0 years
Mary484.5 years
George380.6 years
Donald369.0 years
Blanche381.7 years
Carl371.6 years
Most common last names in Rose Hill, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Douglas586.6 years
Gatton578.4 years
Gay482.7 years
Wymore488.8 years
Hicklin472.5 years
Ellis385.0 years
Taylor389.7 years
Knoot384.6 years
Knight376.3 years
Hardeman384.0 years

Rose Hill on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Metal and metal products"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Office and administrative support occupations:"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Construction and extraction occupations:"

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