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Woodbury County

Population in July 2008: 213. Population change since 2000: -3.6%
 

Males: 106  (50.2%)
Females: 107  (49.8%)

Median resident age:  48.6 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 51056.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $36,345 (it was $31,406 in 2000)
Smithland:  $36,345
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $15,825
Smithland:  $15,825
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $61,241 (it was $50,300 in 2000)
Smithland:  $61,241
Iowa:  $117,900

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Races in Smithland:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Smithland: 72.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (43.0%), Irish (18.1%), English (11.3%), Danish (5.9%), Swedish (4.1%), United States (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/6/1889

Elevation: 1090 feet

Land area: 0.36 square miles.

Population density: 591 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Smithland

  • High school or higher: 70.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Smithland city

  • Never married: 12.9%
  • Now married: 68.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.9%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Smithland, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Smithland to the number of sex offenders is 107 to 1.

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

Smithland:  0.6% ($277)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (30.1 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (67.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (424.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Rodney, IA (1.4 miles) , Oto, IA (2.1 miles) , Hornick, IA (2.9 miles ), Mapleton, IA (2.9 miles ), Danbury, IA (3.3 miles ), Castana, IA (3.3 miles) , Anthon, IA (3.4 miles ), Whiting, IA (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 42.23 N, Longitude: 95.93 W

Area code: 712

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Population change in the 1990s: -67 (-23.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (19%)
  • Food (12%)
  • Metal and metal products (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Paper (8%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (17%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (17%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (14%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6%)
  • Computer and electronic products (6%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (25%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (19%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
  • Top executives (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (14%)
  • Cashiers (11%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (8%)
  • Customer service representatives (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Accountants and auditors (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)



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Smithland-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 141% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/28/1986, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.7 miles away from the Smithland city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/23/1952, a category 4 tornado 36.3 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Smithland-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 84.6 miles away from Smithland center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 71.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Smithland:
  • BURGESS HEALTH CENTER (about 17 miles; ONAWA, IA)
  • HORN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; IDA GROVE, IA)
  • PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; WINNEBAGO, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in Smithland, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Smithland:
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 22 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,639)
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 52 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,524)
  • WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 57 miles; WAYNE, NE; FT enrollment: 3,026)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 65 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 6,175)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 66 miles; VERMILLION, SD; FT enrollment: 6,014)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA (about 66 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 10,150)
  • CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY (about 66 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 5,806)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  71.3%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.0%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  6.4%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.3%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Smithland, IA



Smithland compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below 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 Woodbury County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (70%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (14%)
  • Electricity (11%)
  • Wood (3%)
  • Utility gas (2%)


Religion statistics for Smithland

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents35.8%15.4%13.8%9.0%3.9%
Congregations10.6%11.4%17.1%9.8%5.7%
NameAssemblies of GodSalvation ArmyReformed Church in AmericaEpiscopal ChurchOther religions
Adherents2.9%2.1%2.1%2.0%13.1%
Congregations4.1%0.8%0.8%2.4%37.4%
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.


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$1,093
Water Supply 1$2,358$28,2960$0
Totals for Government 1$2,358$28,2967$1,093



Smithland government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $25,000
    Sewerage: $14,000
    All Other: $2,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $25,000
    Water Utilities: $18,000
    Solid Waste Management: $18,000
    Parks & Recreation: $17,000
    Sewerage: $14,000
    Financial Administration: $9,000
    General - Other: $8,000
    General Public Buildings: $3,000
    Central Staff Services: $3,000
    Fire Protection: $3,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $46,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $39,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $7,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $90,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $24,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $18,000
    General Support: $5,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $19,000
    Property: $16,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $31,000

5.48% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,503 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.48%
Iowa average:  6.30%

0.03% of residents moved from foreign countries ($145 average AGI)
Woodbury County:  0.03%
Iowa average:  0.10%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Dakota County, NE  0.79% ($24,594 average AGI)
from Plymouth County, IA  0.49% ($31,403)
from Union County, SD  0.35% ($31,208)


6.34% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($38,715 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.34%
Iowa average:  6.47%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($619 average AGI)
Woodbury County:  0.03%
Iowa average:  0.03%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Dakota County, NE  0.68% ($28,312 average AGI)
to Union County, SD  0.53% ($89,432)
to Plymouth County, IA  0.45% ($37,406)


Strongest AM radio stations in Smithland:
  • 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)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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 Smithland:
  • KZSR (102.3 FM; ONAWA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • 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)
  • KILV (107.5 FM; CASTANA, IA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • 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.)

TV broadcast stations around Smithland:
  • 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.)


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