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Clay County

Population in July 2008: 56. Population change since 2000: -3.4%
 

Males: 29  (53.4%)
Females: 27  (46.6%)

Median resident age:  30.8 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 51357


Estimated median household income in 2008: $41,155 (it was $30,833 in 2000)
Rossie:  $41,155
Iowa:  $48,980

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $18,747

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $48,025 (it was $31,300 in 2000)
Rossie:  $48,025
Iowa:  $120,700

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $52,370; Detached houses: $51,734

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Races in Rossie:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Rossie: 73.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (53.4%), United States (15.5%), Dutch (6.9%), English (6.9%), French (5.2%), Norwegian (5.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/30/1922

Elevation: 1405 feet

Land area: 0.15 square miles.

Population density: 372 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Rossie

  • High school or higher: 90.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Rossie city

  • Never married: 24.6%
  • Now married: 59.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in May 2009.

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

Rossie:  0.6% ($199)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (70.9 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (128.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (391.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Greenville, IA (1.5 miles) , Royal, IA (2.4 miles ), Gillett Grove, IA (2.8 miles) , Sioux Rapids, IA (2.9 miles ), Linn Grove, IA (3.0 miles ), Spencer, IA (3.1 miles ), Webb, IA (3.2 miles) , Peterson, IA (3.2 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 3 buildings, average cost: $82,600
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 43.01 N, Longitude: 95.19 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

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Population change in the 1990s: -36 (-38.3%).



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Rossie-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 147% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/23/1952, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.1 miles away from the Rossie city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 9/20/1980, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.7 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Rossie:
  • SPENCER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; SPENCER, IA)
  • BAUM-HARMON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; PRIMGHAR, IA)
  • BUENA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 23 miles; STORM LAKE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rossie:
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 23 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,524)
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 66 miles; FT DODGE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,807)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 73 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,639)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 91 miles; VERMILLION, SD; FT enrollment: 6,014)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNVERSITY-MANKATO (about 100 miles; MANKATO, MN; FT enrollment: 11,210)
  • SOUTH CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE-MANKATO (about 100 miles; NORTH MANKATO, MN; FT enrollment: 2,186)
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 101 miles; MASON CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,161)

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

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  72.7%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  13.6%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  9.5%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  9.5%
Whole state:  3.8%


Rossie 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 significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above 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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2004 Presidential Election results in Clay County Iowa:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (100%)


Religion statistics for Rossie

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 67.89%
Here67.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchReformed Church in America
Adherents20.5%20.1%20.1%13.1%6.9%
Congregations10.8%8.1%27.0%8.1%5.4%
NameNational Association of Congregational Christian ChurchesChristian Church (Disciples of Christ) Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents5.6%3.3%3.0%1.4%6.1%
Congregations8.1%2.7%2.7%2.7%24.3%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$102
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$32
Totals for Government 0$0 7$134



Rossie government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $2,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $30,000
    General - Other: $2,000
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,000
    Fire Protection: $1,000
    Financial Administration: $1,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $20,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000
  • Tax - Property: $6,000
    Total General Sales: $5,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $5,000

6.08% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,922 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.08%
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 Dickinson County, IA  0.77% ($32,885 average AGI)
from Palo Alto County, IA  0.45% ($33,933)
from Buena Vista County, IA  0.39% ($20,962)


6.55% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,655 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.55%
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 Dickinson County, IA  1.06% ($39,097 average AGI)
to O'Brien County, IA  0.46% ($37,258)
to Palo Alto County, IA  0.35% ($23,250)


Strongest AM radio stations in Rossie:
  • KICD (1240 AM; 1 kW; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rossie:
  • KTFG (102.9 FM; SIOUX RAPIDS, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KOJI (90.7 FM; OKOBOJI, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KICD-FM (107.7 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KLLT (104.9 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KUOO (103.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KAYL-FM (101.7 FM; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KUQQ (102.1 FM; MILFORD, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KBVU-FM (97.5 FM; ALTA, IA; Owner: BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY)
  • KJIA (88.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING INC)

TV broadcast stations around Rossie:
  • 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.)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K55FL (Channel 55; SPENCER, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K47FZ (Channel 47; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)



Rossie on our top lists:
    • #90 (51357) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Danish first ancestries"
    • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
    • #67 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"

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