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Union County

Population in 2011: 71. Population change since 2000: +1.4%
Males: 42  (59.2%)
Females: 29  (40.8%)

Median resident age:  44.3 years
Iowa median age:  42.7 years

Zip code: 50861

Estimated median household income in 2009: $39,368 (it was $19,583 in 2000)
Shannon City:

$39,368
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $25,952

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $32,554 (it was $15,600 in 2000)
Shannon City:

$32,554
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $43,835; Detached houses: $48,666; Mobile homes: $10,019

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  • White alone - 70 (98.6%)
  • Hispanic - 1 (1.4%)

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Shannon City: 81.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (34.3%), Irish (12.9%), Dutch (4.3%), English (2.9%), German (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/26/1892

Elevation: 1149 feet

Land area: 0.15 square miles.

Population density: 477 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Shannon City:

  • High school or higher: 83.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Shannon City city:

  • Never married: 32.8%
  • Now married: 45.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $275 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $124 (0.7%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (58.3 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (94.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (347.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Arispe, IA (2.0 miles) , Tingley, IA (2.2 miles) , Diagonal, IA (2.7 miles ), Ellston, IA (3.0 miles) , Afton, IA (3.1 miles ), Kent, IA (3.3 miles) , Creston, IA (3.5 miles ), Beaconsfield, IA (3.6 miles) .

Latitude: 40.90 N, Longitude: 94.26 W

Area code: 641

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.0%
Iowa:

5.3%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (79%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Retail trade (0%)
  • Manufacturing (73%)
  • Health care and social assistance (23%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)


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Tornado activity:

Shannon City-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 176% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/8/1999, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.5 miles away from the Shannon City city center injured one person and caused $2 million in damages.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 tornado 14.3 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Shannon City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, 3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 69.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 45.2 miles away from Shannon City center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Union County (16) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Snow: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Shannon City:

  • GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; CRESTON, IA)
  • RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • ALEGENT HEALTH MERCY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 27 miles away; CORNING, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Shannon City, IA

Amtrak station near Shannon City:

  • 13 miles: CRESTON (PINE & ADAMS STS.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shannon City:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 50 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,793)
  • Drake University (about 59 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 4,382)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 69 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 84 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,088)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 84 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 3,574)
  • Iowa State University (about 85 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)
  • Bellevue University (about 89 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 3,237)

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Union 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: 17.8%

Average household size:
This city:  2.0 people
Iowa:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  54.3%
Whole state:  66.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  11.8%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Shannon City, IA


Shannon City compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below 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.
  • Foreign-born population 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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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Shannon City travel time to work - commute
Shannon City mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (87%)
  • Utility gas (8%)
  • Wood (5%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Union County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Union County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Shannon City (based on Union County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 58.35%
Here58.3%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)United Methodist ChurchUnited Church of ChristGeneral Association of Regular Baptist Churches
Adherents20.6%18.0%18.0%8.7%8.3%
Congregations7.1%3.6%21.4%10.7%3.6%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)Lutheran ChurchAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents6.2%5.5%4.8%2.9%7.1%
Congregations3.6%7.1%3.6%7.1%32.1%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Here:

1.65 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
This county:

8.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Union County:

9.87 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.3%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.4%
State:

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

16.1%
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 7$124
Totals for Government 0$0 7$124

Shannon City government finances in 2002:

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $3,000 ($42.25)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($28.17)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($14.08)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($14.08)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $23,000 ($323.94)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($84.51)
  • Tax - Property: $2,000 ($28.17)
    NEC: $1,000 ($14.08)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,000 ($28.17)

6.63% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,042 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.63%
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  0.71% ($25,788 average AGI)
from Ringgold County, IA  0.58% ($25,667)
from Adair County, IA  0.50% ($32,130)


6.77% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,425 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.77%
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  1.05% ($29,755 average AGI)
to Adair County, IA  0.41% ($55,947)
to Ringgold County, IA  0.30% ($17,286)

Strongest AM radio stations in Shannon City:

  • 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)
  • KSIB (1520 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LTD.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shannon City:

  • KSIB-FM (101.3 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LIMITED)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • K203DB (88.5 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

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