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Cerro Gordo County

Population in July 2007: 168. Population change since 2000: -2.3%
 

Males: 82  (48.9%)
Females: 86  (51.1%)

Median resident age:  38.3 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 50477


Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,049 (it was $28,906 in 2000)
Swaledale:  $37,049
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $38,678 (it was $26,100 in 2000)
Swaledale:  $38,678
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $49,253; Detached houses: $42,914; Mobile homes: $137,500

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Races in Swaledale:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Swaledale: 70.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (57.5%), Irish (26.4%), Norwegian (16.7%), Danish (9.8%), United States (8.6%), English (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/31/1892

Elevation: 1150 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 659 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Swaledale

  • High school or higher: 89.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Swaledale city

  • Never married: 14.9%
  • Now married: 67.9%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%



According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Swaledale, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Swaledale to the number of sex offenders is 168 to 1.

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

Swaledale:  0.9% ($236)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (59.6 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (137.1 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (298.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Thornton, IA (2.0 miles ), Rockwell, IA (2.5 miles ), Sheffield, IA (2.8 miles ), Meservey, IA (3.0 miles ), Clear Lake, IA (3.4 miles ), Ventura, IA (3.6 miles ), Mason City, IA (3.6 miles ), Dougherty, IA (3.8 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents


Average cost (in 1000s)


Latitude: 42.98 N, Longitude: 93.32 W

Area code: 641

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Population change in the 1990s: -283 (-61.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Truck transportation (14%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Repair and maintenance (10%)
  • Metal and metal products (8%)
  • Food (6%)
  • Rail transportation (6%)
  • Construction (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Accommodation and food services (18%)
  • Health care (12%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (9%)
  • Printing and related support activities (6%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (22%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (16%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (24%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (21%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)



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Average climate in Swaledale, Iowa

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Swaledale-area historical tornado activity is above Iowa state average. It is 190% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/14/1966, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 11.6 miles away from the Swaledale city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/15/1968, a category 5 tornado 17.5 miles away from the city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Swaledale:
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NORTH IOWA (about 14 miles; MASON CITY, IA)
  • FRANKLIN GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; HAMPTON, IA)
  • BELMOND MEDICAL CENTER (about 18 miles; BELMOND, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Swaledale, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Swaledale:
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 14 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,161)
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 58 miles; FT DODGE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,807)
  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 60 miles; WATERLOO, IA; FT enrollment: 3,292)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 63 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; FT enrollment: 12,524)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 66 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CALMAR (about 75 miles; CALMAR, IA; FT enrollment: 2,393)
  • UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY (about 77 miles; FAYETTE, IA; FT enrollment: 3,173)
Library in Swaledale:
  • SWALEDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $17,175; Location: 504 MAIN ST., BOX 114; 5,499 books; 34 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Swaledale: Swaledale (A), Land O'Lakes Elevator (B), Swaledale Public Library (C), Swaledale Fire Department (D), Swaledale City Hall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Post office: Swaledale Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  64.0%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.0%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.2%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  3.8%


Swaledale compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting 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 Swaledale (2009 data):
  • First State Bank: Swaledale Branch at 309-311 Lincoln Street, branch established on 1955-12-03. Info updated 2008-04-02: Bank assets: $78.4 mil, Deposits: $64.8 mil, headquarters in Nora Springs, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Cedar Valley Bankshares, Ltd.



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Swaledale travel time to work


Swaledale mode of transportation to work chart



2004 Presidential Election results in Cerro Gordo County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (100%)


Religon statistics for Swaledale

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Adherents30.1%28.5%17.0%3.9%1.7%
Congregations13.8%10.3%19.0%5.2%3.4%
NameEvangelical Free Church of AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of AmericaAssemblies of GodOther religions
Adherents1.7%1.7%1.5%1.4%12.5%
Congregations3.4%1.7%1.7%1.7%39.7%
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 2$600
Water Supply 1$2,249$26,9880$0
Local Libraries 0$0 3$771
Totals for Government 1$2,249$26,9885$1,371



5.76% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,614 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.76%
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 Floyd County, IA  0.43% ($29,040 average AGI)
from Worth County, IA  0.41% ($28,761)
from Hancock County, IA  0.36% ($25,254)


6.45% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,927 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.45%
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  0.58% ($48,078 average AGI)
to Floyd County, IA  0.42% ($32,108)
to Hancock County, IA  0.36% ($33,365)


Strongest AM radio stations in Swaledale:
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KRIB (1490 AM; 1 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KRNI (1010 AM; 1 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))

Strongest FM radio stations in Swaledale:
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KLKK (103.7 FM; CLEAR LAKE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KIOW (107.3 FM; FOREST CITY, IA; Owner: PILOT KNOB BROADCASTING)
  • K223AB (92.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: GREAT COMM. COMMCNS. OF N. IOWA INC)
  • KCMR (97.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: TLC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLMJ (104.9 FM; HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KUNY (91.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • K214BA (90.7 FM; MASON CITY, ETC., IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KBDC (88.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Swaledale:
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Edward G Roach, 8828 130th St, Type: Tower, Structure height: 109.7 m, Overall height: 109.7 m
    Registrant: Aat Communications Corporation, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1
  • Hazardous Condition: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 3

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