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Fayette County

Population in 2011: 262. Population change since 2000: +7.8%
 

Males: 130  (49.6%)
Females: 132  (50.4%)

Median resident age:  37.6 years
Iowa median age:  42.7 years

Zip codes: 52169.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $44,993 (it was $25,500 in 2000)
Wadena:

$44,993
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $22,424

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $77,014 (it was $34,500 in 2000)
Wadena:

$77,014
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $76,865; Detached houses: $79,572; Mobile homes: $9,174

Median gross rent in 2009: $367.

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  • White alone - 260 (99.2%)
  • Hispanic - 2 (0.8%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Wadena: 83.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (38.7%), Irish (19.3%), English (14.0%), Swiss (4.9%), French (4.5%), Czech (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/11/1895

Elevation: 865 feet

Land area: 0.74 square miles.

Population density: 356 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Wadena:

  • High school or higher: 76.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Wadena city:

  • Never married: 19.0%
  • Now married: 56.1%
  • Separated: 6.3%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

8 residents are foreign born (1.6% Europe, 1.6% Africa).

This city:  3.3%
Iowa:  3.1%



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Wadena, Iowa as of December 21, 2012.
The ratio of number of residents in Wadena to the number of sex offenders is 109 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $569 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $392 (0.7%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (42.5 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (115.6 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (214.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Arlington, IA (2.5 miles ), Volga, IA (2.5 miles ), Fayette, IA (2.7 miles ), Elgin, IA (2.8 miles ), Clermont, IA (3.3 miles ), West Union, IA (3.4 miles ), Randalia, IA (3.4 miles) , Maynard, IA (3.5 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
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $149,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $161,100
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings
  • 2011: 0 buildings

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 42.84 N, Longitude: 91.66 W

Area code: 563

Wadena household income distribution Wadena home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.5%
Iowa:

5.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+3.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (30%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (18%)
  • Manufacturing (12%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Wholesale trade (5%)
  • Educational services (26%)
  • Health care and social assistance (24%)
  • Retail trade (23%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Wholesale trade (3%)
  • Accommodation and food services (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (22%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (5%)
  • Construction laborers (5%)
  • Electricians (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (16%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (10%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (6%)
  • Occupational and physical therapist assistants and aides (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)

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Tornado activity:

Wadena-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 162% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 9.8 miles away from the Wadena city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/12/1971, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.5 miles away from the city center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Fayette County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 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 Wadena:

  • PALMER LUTHERAN HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; WEST UNION, IA)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; ELKADER, IA)
  • MERCY HOSPITAL OF FRANCISCAN SISTERS-OELWEIN (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; OELWEIN, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Wadena, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wadena:

  • Upper Iowa University (about 8 miles; Fayette, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,144)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 26 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • Luther College (about 34 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,470)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 45 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 3,189)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 47 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,923)
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 60 miles; Platteville, WI; FT enrollment: 6,352)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 64 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 9,715)

Library in Wadena:

  • WADENA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $11,494; Location: 136 S MILL ST; 5,058 books; 466 audio materials; 220 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 2 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Wadena: Wadena City Hall (A), Wadena Public Library (B), Wadena - Illyria Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Wadena: Wadena Community Presbyterian Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 15.0. This is significantly better than average.
City:

15.0
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

16.1
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2008 was 10.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.3
U.S.:

10.6


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 4.0%

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Iowa:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  61.3%
Whole state:  66.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.5%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Wadena, IA


Wadena compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly 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 Wadena (2011 data):

  • Elgin State Bank: Wadena Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1936/12/02. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $22.2 mil, Deposits: $20.4 mil, headquarters in Elgin, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Kellonto Bankshares Corp.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Wadena travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (76%)
  • Electricity (16%)
  • Utility gas (4%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Fayette County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Fayette County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Wadena (based on Fayette County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 75.78%
Here75.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Lutheran Church
Adherents34.1%32.4%14.1%5.5%5.0%
Congregations12.5%19.6%25.0%7.1%7.1%
NameAmerican Baptist Churches in the USANorth American Baptist ConferenceChristian Churches and Churches of Christ The Wesleyan ChurchOther
Adherents2.5%1.3%1.2%0.9%2.9%
Congregations3.6%1.8%3.6%3.6%16.1%
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: 2
Fayette County:

0.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Fayette County:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
This county:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Fayette County:

8.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Fayette County:

28.2%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.9%
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
Sewerage 0$0 2$139
Water Supply 0$0 2$187
Local Libraries 0$0 1$520
Totals for Government 0$0 5$846

Wadena government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $23,000 ($87.79)
    Solid Waste Management: $18,000 ($68.70)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $26,000 ($99.24)
    Water Utilities: $18,000 ($68.70)
    Solid Waste Management: $17,000 ($64.89)
    Regular Highways: $15,000 ($57.25)
    Fire Protection: $14,000 ($53.44)
    Libraries: $9,000 ($34.35)
    General - Other: $8,000 ($30.53)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($11.45)
    Parks & Recreation: $3,000 ($11.45)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($7.63)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($7.63)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($3.82)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $9,000 ($34.35)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $7,000 ($26.72)
    General Revenue, NEC: $2,000 ($7.63)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $191,000 ($729.01)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $22,000 ($83.97)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $19,000 ($72.52)
    General Support: $5,000 ($19.08)
    All Other: $3,000 ($11.45)
  • Tax - Property: $21,000 ($80.15)
    Total General Sales: $13,000 ($49.62)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $55,000 ($209.92)

4.80% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,649 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.80%
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 Buchanan County, IA  0.66% ($28,220 average AGI)
from Black Hawk County, IA  0.46% ($31,771)
from Clayton County, IA  0.30% ($22,435)


6.45% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,117 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 Buchanan County, IA  0.76% ($29,034 average AGI)
to Black Hawk County, IA  0.64% ($26,122)
to Linn County, IA  0.60% ($31,630)

Strongest AM radio stations in Wadena:

  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KADR (1400 AM; 1 kW; ELKADER, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wadena:

  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KCTN (100.1 FM; GARNAVILLO, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • KVIK (104.7 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KNEI-FM (103.5 FM; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KPVL (89.1 FM; POSTVILLE, IA; Owner: POSTVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)
  • WQPC (94.3 FM; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • KQMG-FM (95.3 FM; INDEPENDENCE, IA; Owner: KEENE OF IOWA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Wadena:

  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 101 Mill St (Lat: 42.839139 Lon: -91.656556), Call Sign: KNDC786, Licensee ID: L00555034
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.160 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/14/2002, Expiration Date: 08/14/2012
    Registrant: City Of Wadena, 220 S Mill St, Wadena, IA 52169, Phone: (319) 774-2936


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 5


Most common first names in Wadena, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary680.2 years
John580.6 years
Richard580.8 years
Floyd480.8 years
Lyle475.2 years
Harold471.7 years
Charles470.8 years
Emma376.0 years
Alice377.7 years
Mildred379.6 years
Most common last names in Wadena, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Corkery784.6 years
Flanagan781.1 years
Kuhens677.0 years
Jennings574.6 years
Smock573.2 years
Voshell573.4 years
Bond481.7 years
Anderson477.0 years
Patterson477.7 years
Aeschliman377.0 years

Wadena on our top lists:

  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Secondary school teachers"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Community and social services occupations:"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Other financial specialists"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Healthcare practitioner and technical occupations:"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Retail sales workers except cashiers"

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