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Calhoun County

Population in July 2007: 137. Population change since 2000: -15.2%
 

Males: 69  (50.9%)
Females: 68  (49.1%)

Median resident age:  39.6 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 50586


Estimated median household income in 2007: $40,053 (it was $31,250 in 2000)
Somers:  $40,053
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $54,534 (it was $36,800 in 2000)
Somers:  $54,534
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $67,894; Detached houses: $67,339
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Races in Somers:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.4%)
  • Hispanic (3.0%)
  • Other race (1.8%)
  • Black (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Somers: 68.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (27.3%), English (18.8%), Irish (13.3%), Norwegian (6.7%), Swedish (6.1%), United States (6.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/26/1902

Elevation: 1150 feet

Land area: 0.35 square miles.

Population density: 393 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Somers

  • High school or higher: 82.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Somers city

  • Never married: 23.2%
  • Now married: 61.3%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 9.2%

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 early 2007.

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

Somers:  0.9% ($338)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (47.6 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (112.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (348.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Rinard, IA (2.0 miles) , Knierim, IA (2.3 miles) , Callender, IA (2.7 miles ), Farnhamville, IA (2.7 miles ), Moorland, IA (2.9 miles) , Barnum, IA (3.1 miles) , Lohrville, IA (3.1 miles ), Gowrie, IA (3.1 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $129,600
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 42.38 N, Longitude: 94.43 W

Area code: 515

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Population change in the 1990s: -18 (-9.8%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Educational services (30%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (25%)
  • Construction (16%)
  • Food (9%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)
  • Rail transportation (5%)
  • Warehousing and storage (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (23%)
  • Health care (23%)
  • Social assistance (15%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (13%)
  • U. S. Postal service (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (11%)
  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9%)
  • Construction laborers (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Bus drivers (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (15%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10%)
  • Child care workers (10%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Secondary school teachers (8%)
  • Registered nurses (8%)
  • Top executives (5%)



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Somers-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 181% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1979, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.0 miles away from the Somers city center killed 3 people and injured 26 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 5/5/1965, a category 4 tornado 5.7 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Somers:
  • TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 15 miles; FORT DODGE, IA)
  • STEWART MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; LAKE CITY, IA)
  • GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (about 26 miles; JEFFERSON, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Somers, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Somers:
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 15 miles; FT DODGE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,807)
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 43 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,524)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 83 miles; MASON CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,161)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 97 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,639)
Library in Somers:
  • SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $13,749; Location: 602 6TH ST., BOX 114; 7,219 books; 126 audio materials; 549 video materials; 363 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Somers: Somers (A), Farmers Co-op Company Elevator (B), Somers City Library (C), Somers City Hall (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Somers: United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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Average household size:
This city:  2.7 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  85.2%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.3%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  15.9%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  13.4%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Somers, IA



Somers compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Somers (2009 data):
  • Heartland Bank: at 615 Sixth Avenue, branch established on 1901-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $85.0 mil, Deposits: $69.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Somers Bancorporation



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Somers travel time to work


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2004 Presidential Election results in Calhoun County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (56%)
  • Electricity (34%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (6%)
  • Wood (3%)


Religon statistics for Somers

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Adherents24.5%19.5%17.9%15.4%7.2%
Congregations11.1%13.9%25.0%13.9%5.6%
NameUnited Church of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA) The Evangelical Covenant ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristOther religions
Adherents3.4%3.3%2.4%1.9%4.5%
Congregations8.3%5.6%2.8%2.8%11.1%
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.


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$375
Water Supply 0$0 2$540
Local Libraries 0$0 3$208
Totals for Government 0$0 6$1,123



Somers government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $10,000
    All Other: $1,000
  • Construction - Solid Waste Management: $170,000
    Parks & Recreation: $34,000
  • Current Operations - Libraries: $16,000
    Regular Highways: $10,000
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000
    General Public Buildings: $9,000
    Health Services - Other: $7,000
    Water Utilities: $6,000
    Financial Administration: $5,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000
    General - Other: $3,000
    Central Staff Services: $2,000
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $90,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $9,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $11,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Water Utilities: $56,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $8,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $54,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $3,000
    Water Utilities: $2,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $21,000
    Interest Earnings: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $140,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $11,000
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $18,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $13,000
    General Support: $3,000
  • Tax - Property: $31,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $19,000

5.89% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,630 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.89%
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 Webster County, IA  1.48% ($30,305 average AGI)
from Carroll County, IA  0.43% ($24,471)
from Sac County, IA  0.33% ($27,308)


6.29% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,925 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.29%
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 Webster County, IA  1.27% ($29,667 average AGI)
to Polk County, IA  0.70% ($42,571)
to Pocahontas County, IA  0.35% ($21,000)


Strongest AM radio stations in Somers:
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KVFD (1400 AM; 1 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Somers:
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KUEL (92.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • K206BF (89.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTLB (105.9 FM; TWIN LAKES, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KIKD (106.7 FM; LAKE CITY, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGRA (98.9 FM; JEFFERSON, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • KICB (88.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Somers:
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2
  • 2730 Zearing Avenue, Type: Tower, Structure height: 102.1 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Call Sign: KNKN341
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/11/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: Kenneth R Meyers
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., Nw, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
  • 2730 Zearing Avenue, Type: Tower, Structure height: 102.1 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Call Sign: WQAF847
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/24/2004, Expiration Date: 09/22/2004, Cancelation Date: 09/14/2004, Certifier: Kenneth R Meyers
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., Nw, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Peter M Connolly, 2730 Zearing Avenue, Type: Tower, Structure height: 102.1 m, Overall height: 106.6 m
    Registrant: Holland And Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Main St Atop Somers Elevator, Call Sign: KNFG300, Licensee ID: L00026864
    Assigned Frequencies : 452.175 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/20/1996, Expiration Date: 02/12/2002, Cancelation Date: 05/05/2002
    Registrant: Douglas Hill, 1124 Summit Dr, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • Sw 1/4 Of Section 2 Greenfield Twp, Call Sign: KZT776
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.020 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/30/2000, Expiration Date: 01/28/2011
    Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: ANDERSON MERLE D PA-11 REPLICA (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Amphibian, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1211C , Serial Number: 502, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 06/06/2000
    Registrant (Individual): Ronald A Weston, Po Box 95, Somers, IA 50586
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 08/18/1992


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