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Lucas County

Population in July 2008: 564. Population change since 2000: +0.9%
 

Males: 266  (47.2%)
Females: 298  (52.8%)

Median resident age:  40.3 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50238.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $37,541 (it was $28,125 in 2000)
Russell:  $37,541
Iowa:  $48,980

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $18,503

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $49,866 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Russell:  $49,866
Iowa:  $120,700

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $56,787; Detached houses: $60,230; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $65,650; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $38,288; Mobile homes: $18,913
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Races in Russell:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.4%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Russell: 70.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)


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Ancestries: German (24.0%), Irish (12.3%), English (10.7%), United States (10.2%), Dutch (4.8%), Scotch-Irish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/25/1887

Elevation: 1032 feet

Land area: 1.04 square miles.

Population density: 545 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Russell

  • High school or higher: 80.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Russell city

  • Never married: 26.1%
  • Now married: 50.1%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 12.2%

9 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.6%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Russell, Iowa in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Russell to the number of sex offenders is 282 to 1.

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

Russell:  1.4% ($441)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (47.5 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (147.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (292.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Chariton, IA (2.5 miles ), Melrose, IA (2.8 miles) , Williamson, IA (2.8 miles) , Millerton, IA (3.3 miles) , Derby, IA (3.7 miles) , Lucas, IA (3.8 miles ), Promise City, IA (4.1 miles) , Corydon, IA (4.1 miles ).

Latitude: 40.98 N, Longitude: 93.20 W

Area code: 641

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Population change in the 1990s: +29 (+5.5%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (18%)
  • Groceries and related products merchant wholesalers (7%)
  • Truck transportation (7%)
  • Repair and maintenance (6%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Food (4%)
  • Gasoline stations (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (25%)
  • Food and beverage stores (13%)
  • Social assistance (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (6%)
  • Groceries and related products merchant wholesalers (6%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15%)
  • Carpenters (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Child care workers (8%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (6%)



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Russell-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 124% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1953, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.0 miles away from the Russell city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/20/1959, a category 4 tornado 17.4 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Russell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Iowa state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 97.6 miles away from Russell center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Russell:
  • LUCAS COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; CHARITON, IA)
  • WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; CORYDON, IA)
  • MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; ALBIA, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Russell, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Russell:
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 41 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,744)
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 46 miles; LAMONI, IA; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 56 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,922)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 100 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 24,766)
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Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  60.3%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  7.9%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  23.6%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  3.0%
Whole state:  3.8%

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Russell compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Russell (2009 data):
  • Great Western Bank: Russell Branch at 101 South Maple, branch established on 1986-01-22. Info updated 2007-06-01: Bank assets: $4,295.0 mil, Deposits: $3,097.1 mil, headquarters in Watertown, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 103 total offices, Holding Company: National Australia Bank Limited



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2004 Presidential Election results in Lucas County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (68%)
  • Electricity (21%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (8%)
  • Utility gas (3%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religion statistics for Russell

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 44.21%
Here44.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Adherents25.4%15.6%13.4%9.6%9.5%
Congregations20.8%4.2%4.2%4.2%4.2%
NameChurch of the NazarenePresbyterian Church (USA)Old Order AmishCommunity Church of ChristOther
Adherents7.5%4.2%3.3%2.9%8.6%
Congregations4.2%8.3%8.3%4.2%37.5%
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.


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$500
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 2$1,000
Streets and Highways 2$3,000$18,0000$0
Totals for Government 2$3,000$18,0003$1,500



Russell government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $38,000
    Solid Waste Management: $29,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $59,000
    Financial Administration: $50,000
    Regular Highways: $39,000
    Sewerage: $30,000
    Fire Protection: $21,000
    Solid Waste Management: $20,000
    Police Protection: $18,000
    Parks & Recreation: $8,000
    General - Other: $7,000
    Libraries: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $18,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $56,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $48,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $8,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $18,000
    Special Assessments: $3,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $5,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $172,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $75,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $45,000
    All Other: $1,000
    General Support: $1,000
  • Tax - Property: $53,000
    Total General Sales: $24,000
    Public Utilities: $8,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $66,000

6.14% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,970 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.14%
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 Polk County, IA  1.09% ($31,686 average AGI)
from Marion County, IA  0.53% ($25,529)
from Warren County, IA  0.47% ($25,533)


6.75% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,564 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.75%
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 Polk County, IA  1.18% ($35,079 average AGI)
to Warren County, IA  0.74% ($36,583)
to Marion County, IA  0.43% ($17,214)


Strongest AM radio stations in Russell:
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCOG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KCOG, INC.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Russell:
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Russell:
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)


Russell fatal accident list:
Dec 28, 1981 12:26 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Doddie L Braico, South Of Hwy 34, 3.22 Km West Of Route 97, Near Russell, Ia, Type: Tower, Structure height: 83.8 m, Overall height: 83.8 m
  • Anthony Ortolani, Us Highway 34, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.7 m
    Registrant: Communication Enhancement, LLC, 479 Centennial Blvd., Voorhees, NJ 08043, Phone: (856) 782-3700, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Water Tower 10 1 Mi W .5 Mi S, Call Sign: WCJ210, Licensee ID: L00101556
    Assigned Frequencies : 173.396 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/09/2002, Expiration Date: 01/30/2012
    Registrant: Rathbun Regional Water Assn Inc, Rr 3, Centerville, IA 52544, Phone: (515) 647-2416
  • Booster Station 12 2 Mi E .5 Mi N, Call Sign: WCJ220, Licensee ID: L00101556
    Assigned Frequencies : 173.396 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/09/2002, Expiration Date: 01/30/2012
    Registrant: Rathbun Regional Water Assn Inc, Rr 3, Centerville, IA 52544, Phone: (515) 647-2416

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: K0OTP, Previous Call Sign: KB0OTP, Licensee ID: L01469212
    Grant Date: 02/28/2009, Expiration Date: 04/28/2019
    Registrant: Donald W Morrison, 29661 Highway 34, Russell, IA 50238


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 7
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150E (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2586J , Serial Number: 15061086, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 12/28/1964
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas G Cresswell, 27854 460th St, Russell, IA 50238
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 177B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 30695 , Serial Number: 17701409, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 10/18/1969
    Registrant (Individual): Paul Beck, 30798 Highway 34, Russell, IA 50238
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 11AC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3292E , Serial Number: 11AC-1664, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 07/16/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Paul D Beck, 30798 Us Hwy 34, Russell, IA 50238
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3L-65 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 35057 , Serial Number: 6063, Year manufactured: 1940, Airworthiness Date: 07/15/1993
    Registrant (Individual): Richard D Arnold, 26875 407th St, Russell, IA 50238
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7072T , Serial Number: 46672, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 08/04/1959
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Aerial Photography Cresswell, 27854 460th St, Russell, IA 50238, Other Owners: Thomas G Cresswell, Deborah P Cresswell
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 11AC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 86382 , Serial Number: 11AC-192, Year manufactured: 1946
    Registrant (Individual): Paul D Beck, 30798 Us Hwy 34, Russell, IA 50238
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-150 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9839D , Serial Number: 22-6730, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 04/20/1959
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Max D Moore, Route 2, Russell, IA 50238, Other Owners: Carol J Moore


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1


Russell on our top lists:
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the greatest earthquake activity"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Recyclable material merchant wholesalers"
  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Grocery and related product merchant wholesalers"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Gasoline stations"
  • #89 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Grocery and related product merchant wholesalers"

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