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Shelby County

Population in July 2009: 72. Population change since 2000: -1.4%
 

Males: 33  (46.6%)
Females: 39  (53.4%)

Median resident age:  47.8 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 51574


Estimated median household income in 2009: $24,579 (it was $32,321 in 2000)
Tennant:

$24,579
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $14,655

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $51,413 (it was $52,500 in 2000)
Tennant:

$51,413
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $76,438; Detached houses: $76,078; Mobile homes: $78,597

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Tennant: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (23.3%), United States (16.4%), Danish (11.0%), English (5.5%), Dutch (2.7%), Scottish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/23/1915

Elevation: 1382 feet

Land area: 0.71 square miles.

Population density: 101 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Tennant:

  • High school or higher: 85.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.3%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Tennant city:

  • Never married: 3.6%
  • Now married: 75.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 16.1%

2 residents are foreign born (2.7% Asia).

This city:  2.7%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in July 2011

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $533 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $925 (1.0%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (32.1 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (37.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (401.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Shelby, IA (2.4 miles ), Portsmouth, IA (2.4 miles ), Persia, IA (2.6 miles ), Harlan, IA (2.7 miles ), Westphalia, IA (3.0 miles) , Panama, IA (3.1 miles ), Avoca, IA (3.1 miles ), Minden, IA (3.2 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 41.59 N, Longitude: 95.44 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

4.9%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -5 (-6.4%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (50%)
  • Manufacturing (33%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (17%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Retail trade (0%)
  • Other services, except public administration (57%)
  • Health care and social assistance (43%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)


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Tornado activity:

Tennant-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 175% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/26/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.5 miles away from the Tennant city center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/27/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 39.7 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tennant-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 66.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 91.1 miles away from Tennant center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Shelby County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 2, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Tennant:

  • MYRTUE MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • ALEGENT HEALTH COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 25 miles away; MISSOURI VALLEY, IA)
  • CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 26 miles away; ATLANTIC, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Tennant, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tennant:

  • Iowa Western Community College (about 29 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,574)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 34 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 7,095)
  • Creighton University (about 35 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 6,479)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 36 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,774)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 38 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 9,853)
  • Bellevue University (about 40 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 3,237)
  • Buena Vista University (about 74 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,241)

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

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Shelby 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: 20.4%

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  75.0%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.1%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Tennant compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above 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 below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Tennant travel time to work - commute
Tennant mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (93%)
  • Utility gas (7%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Shelby County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Shelby County Iowa:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Tennant:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 77.69%
Here77.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents42.0%24.4%15.6%5.6%2.7%
Congregations17.1%14.3%20.0%5.7%8.6%
NameUnited Church of ChristGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesChurches of ChristAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents2.2%1.9%1.3%1.2%3.1%
Congregations2.9%5.7%5.7%2.9%17.1%
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: 4
Shelby County:

3.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.12 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

4.87 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Shelby County:

27.3%
State:

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

16.0%
State:

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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$38
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$230
Totals for Government 0$0 7$268


5.20% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,299 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.20%
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 Pottawattamie County, IA  1.09% ($30,961 average AGI)
from Crawford County, IA  0.47% ($28,455)
from Douglas County, NE  0.38% ($25,722)


6.08% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,059 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.08%
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 Pottawattamie County, IA  1.20% ($28,807 average AGI)
to Douglas County, NE  0.78% ($22,541)
to Cass County, IA  0.32% ($20,933)

Strongest AM radio stations in Tennant:

  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tennant:

  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNOD (105.3 FM; HARLAN, IA; Owner: WIRELESS BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEZO-FM (92.3 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQCH (94.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQKQ-FM (98.5 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSRZ (104.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KIWR (89.7 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Tennant:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • KVSS-LP (Channel 67; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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  • Dennis l Hill, Section 24 Twp 79n R40 W 3 Mi N (Lat: 41.638500 Lon: -95.442556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 66.1 m, Overall height: 67.1 m, Licensee ID: L00002150
    Registrant: Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, Hwy 75 S, Le Mars, IA 51031-0240, Phone: (712) 546-4141, Email:
  • Dennis L Hill, Section 24 Twp 79n R40 W 3 Mi N (Lat: 41.638500 Lon: -95.442556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 66.1 m, Overall height: 67.1 m, Licensee ID: L00002150
    Registrant: Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, Hwy 75 S, Le Mars, IA 51031-0240, Phone: (712) 546-4141, Email:
  • Dennis L Hill, Section 24 Twp 79n R40 W 3 Mi N (Lat: 41.638639 Lon: -95.442583), Type: Tower, Structure height: 67.1 m, Overall height: 69.2 m, Licensee ID: L00002150
    Registrant: Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, Hwy 75 S, Le Mars, IA 51031-0240, Phone: (712) 546-4141, Email:
  • Dennis L Hill, Section 24 Twp 79n R40 W 3 Mi N (Lat: 41.638639 Lon: -95.442583), Type: Tower, Structure height: 67.1 m, Overall height: 69.2 m, Licensee ID: L00002150
    Registrant: Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, Hwy 75 S, Le Mars, IA 51031-0240, Phone: (712) 546-4141, Email:
  • KEITH J SCHILTZ, Section 24 Twp 79n R40 W 3 Mi N (Lat: 41.638639 Lon: -95.442583), Type: Tower, Structure height: 67.1 m, Overall height: 69.2 m, Licensee ID: L00002150
    Registrant: Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, 31002 County Road C38, Le Mars, IA 51031-0240, Phone: (712) 546-4141, Email:
  • Section 24 Twp 79n R40 W 3 Mi N (Lat: 41.637500 Lon: -95.444722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 66.1 m, Overall height: 67.1 m
    Registrant: Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, Hwy 75 S, Le Mars, IA 51031-0240, Phone: (712) 546-4141, Email:
  • Section 24 Twp 79n R40 W 3 Miles N Of (Lat: 41.637500 Lon: -95.444722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 66.1 m, Overall height: 67.1 m
    Registrant: Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, Highway 75 South, Le Mars, IA 51031-0240, Phone: (712) 546-4141, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • TENNANT, Section 24 Twp 79n R40 W 3 Mi N (Lat: 41.637472 Lon: -95.444722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 66.1 m, Overall height: 67.1 m, Call Sign: KDI54
    Assigned Frequencies: 2149.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/10/2000, Expiration Date: 04/11/2010, Cancellation Date: 07/19/2002
    Registrant: Utility Telecom Consulting Group Inc, 1554 St Paul Street, Denver, CO 80206, Phone: (303) 756-3080, Fax: (303) 756-4960, Email:


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