South English, Iowa

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Population in 2021: 200 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -6.1%
 
Males: 100  (50.0%)
Females: 100  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

35.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 52335.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $43,478 (it was $36,429 in 2000)
South English:

$43,478
IA:

$65,600

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $26,930 (it was $21,833 in 2000)

South English city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $67,611 (it was $48,800 in 2000)
South English:

$67,611
IA:

$174,400

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $90,889; detached houses: $95,381; mobile homes: $47,624

Median gross rent in 2021: $736.

March 2022 cost of living index in South English: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 15.9%
(17.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 42.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in South English, IA (2021)
    • 21177.6%White alone
    • 4717.3%Hispanic
    • 145.1%Two or more races
    • 10.4%Black alone

Races in South English detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (41.6%), European (12.4%), Irish (3.6%), English (2.2%), French (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/13/1892

Elevation: 840 feet

Land area: 0.31 square miles.

Population density: 653 people per square mile   (low).

South English, Iowa map

12 residents are foreign born (4.0% Latin America).

This city:

4.4%
Iowa:

5.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $898 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $837 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (32.4 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (177.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (229.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Webster, IA (2.1 miles),
North English, IA (2.1 miles ),
Kinross, IA (2.3 miles),
Harper, IA (2.5 miles),
Keswick, IA (2.8 miles ),
Millersburg, IA (3.0 miles),
Keota, IA (3.0 miles ),
Parnell, IA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 41.45 N, Longitude: 92.09 W

Area code: 319

Distribution of median household income in South English, IA in 2021
Distribution of house value in South English, IA in 2021
South English satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.5%
Iowa:

3.0%
Most common industries in South English, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (13.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.8%)
  • Machinery (5.9%)
  • Construction (5.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (17.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (14.0%)
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.8%)
  • Machinery (7.0%)
  • Truck transportation (7.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (13.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (9.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.8%)
  • Social assistance (9.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.2%)
  • Machinery (4.9%)
Most common occupations in South English, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.1%)
  • Cashiers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10.5%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (7.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (13.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Cashiers (8.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.6%)
  • Child care workers (4.9%)

Average climate in South English, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

South English, Iowa average temperatures South English, Iowa average precipitation South English, Iowa humidity South English, Iowa wind speed South English, Iowa snowfall South English, Iowa sunshine South English, Iowa clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

South English-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 88% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.2 miles away from the South English city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 tornado 21.1 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

South English-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 175% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 304.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 304.5 miles away from South English center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 287.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 434.2 miles away from South English center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 165.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 326.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Keokuk County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
South English topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near South English:

  • ENGLISH VALLEY NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; NORTH ENGLISH, IA)
  • MAPLEWOOD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; KEOTA, IA)
  • SIGOURNEY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SIGOURNEY, IA)
  • MANOR HOUSE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SIGOURNEY, IA)
  • HOSPICE OF COMPASSION (Hospital, about 16 miles away; WILLIAMSBURG, IA)
  • HIGHLAND RIDGE CARE CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WILLIAMSBURG, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South English:

  • University of Iowa (about 33 miles; Iowa City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,735)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 33 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 40 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 66 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 69 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 76 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 79 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)

Library in South English:

  • SOUTH ENGLISH PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $5,243; Location: 407 IVES ST; 6,098 books; 261 audio materials; 304 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 3 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • The South English Union Church closed their doors about 3-4 years ago and turned over the building to The First Baptist Church Of South English who are still currently holding meetings and services there. added by brothertroy

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in South English: South English First Responders (A), North Keokuk County Fire Department (B), South English City Hall (C), South English Public Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in South English: South English Union Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Keokuk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in South English and their reported violations in the past:

KESWICK WATER SYSTEM (Address: 303 WATER ST , Population served: 246, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2006 and AUG-2006, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-01-2006), St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-2006), St Public Notif received (DEC-11-2006), St Compliance achieved (AUG-06-2007)
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in South English (2011 data):

  • White State Bank: at 209 Ives Street, branch established on 1908/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $32.2 mil, Deposits: $27.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Country Bancorporation

For population 15 years and over in South English:

Marital status in South English, IA
  • Never married: 36.8%
  • Now married: 54.1%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 1.7%
  • Divorced: 4.9%

For population 25 years and over in South English:

  • High school or higher: 83.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Iowa average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for South English, IA (based on Keokuk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,53123
Catholic1,5823
Evangelical Protestant3036
Other2-
None6,093-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Keokuk County:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Keokuk County:

8.37 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
This county:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.7%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Keokuk County:

26.9%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Keokuk County:

15.1%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

46.6%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

42.0%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
South English:

29.3
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

26.7%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.2%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.2%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
South English:

53.0%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

75.8%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of South English, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 7$2,230
Local Libraries 0$0 2$830
Water Supply 0$0 1$136
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$886
Totals for Government 0$0 11$4,082

South English government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $51,000 ($255.00)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $58,000 ($290.00)
    Regular Highways: $42,000 ($210.00)
    Libraries: $9,000 ($45.00)
    General Public Buildings: $8,000 ($40.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($30.00)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($25.00)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($15.00)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($15.00)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($10.00)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($5.00)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($5.00)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $22,000 ($110.00)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $37,000 ($185.00)

South English government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $64,000 ($320.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($35.00)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $3,000 ($15.00)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($10.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $67,000 ($335.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $24,000 ($120.00)
  • Tax - Property: $30,000 ($150.00)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $17,000 ($85.00)

South English government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $931,000 ($4655.00)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $868,000 ($4340.00)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $63,000 ($315.00)

South English government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $208,000 ($1040.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in South English:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in South English:

  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KCII-FM (106.1 FM; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: HOME BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around South English:

  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 72ft / 22.2mTotal length
  • 1,990Total average daily traffic
  • 164Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,990Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in South English)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • SOUTH ENGLISH, 13760 252 Nd Avenue (Lat: 41.457194 Lon: -92.116917), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WPXN581,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6605.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/29/2013, Expiration Date: 05/12/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/29/2015, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N0IMZ, Licensee ID: L01346634, Grant Date: 12/06/2017, Expiration Date: 02/25/2028, Certifier: Daniel W Crossmon, Registrant: Daniel W Crossmon, 16600 250th Ave, South English, IA 52335
  • Call Sign: WA0TFD, Licensee ID: L00749484, Grant Date: 10/17/2013, Expiration Date: 12/28/2023, Certifier: Russell L Lacher, Registrant: Russell L Lacher, South English, IA 52335
  • Call Sign: WA0TNI, Licensee ID: L00749483, Grant Date: 10/17/2013, Expiration Date: 12/28/2023, Certifier: Glenda M Lacher, Registrant: Glenda M Lacher, South English, IA 52335
  • Call Sign: KC0RRK, Licensee ID: L00816285, Grant Date: 02/19/2004, Expiration Date: 02/19/2014, Cancellation Date: 02/20/2016, Certifier: Cedar M Rohrer, Registrant: Cedar M Rohrer, 14418 298th Ave, South English, IA 52335

Most common first names in South English, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles682.0 years
John674.2 years
William679.3 years
Mary578.8 years
David467.0 years
Paul478.3 years
Wayne470.7 years
Clarence380.6 years
Frank380.0 years
George373.0 years
Most common last names in South English, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Grove1575.8 years
Coffman1180.2 years
Robison784.3 years
Brubaker677.0 years
Harris578.8 years
Bouslog560.6 years
Frazier475.0 years
Brower385.0 years
Garrett385.4 years
Wolfe373.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in South English, IA
  • 86.0%Utility gas
  • 7.5%Electricity
  • 3.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in South English, IA
  • 53.3%Electricity
  • 46.7%Utility gas


South English compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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