Weldon, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 138 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.8%
 
Males: 60  (43.6%)
Females: 78  (56.4%)
Median resident age:

52.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50264

Estimated median household income in 2022: $35,868 (it was $28,750 in 2000)
Weldon:

$35,868
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,244 (it was $11,315 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $83,905 (it was $26,200 in 2000)
Weldon:

$83,905
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $91,890; detached houses: $91,682
March 2022 cost of living index in Weldon: 80.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.8%

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  • Races in Weldon, IA (2022)
    • 9196.8%White alone
    • 22.1%Hispanic
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Ancestries: European (44.2%), English (15.4%), Irish (11.5%), American (9.6%), German (5.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/20/1902

Elevation: 1150 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 770 people per square mile   (low).

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

0.9% ($232)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (48.3 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (121.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (320.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Van Wert, IA (1.9 miles ),
Le Roy, IA (2.7 miles),
Garden Grove, IA (2.9 miles ),
Osceola, IA (3.1 miles ),
Woodburn, IA (3.3 miles ),
Leon, IA (3.3 miles ),
Decatur City, IA (3.5 miles),
Humeston, IA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 40.90 N, Longitude: 93.73 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Weldon, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Weldon, IA in 2022

Weldon satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Weldon, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (9.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (7.9%)
  • Construction (6.6%)
  • Machinery (6.6%)
  • Warehousing & storage (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.7%)
  • Warehousing & storage (11.8%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (8.8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (8.8%)
  • Machinery (8.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.8%)
  • Food (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (11.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.9%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (7.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Weldon, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (14.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
  • Carpenters (6.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.3%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (26.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (17.6%)
  • Carpenters (14.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.8%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (8.8%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.8%)

Average climate in Weldon, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Weldon-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 74% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.9 miles away from the Weldon city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 tornado 21.2 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Weldon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 266% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 354.2 miles away from Weldon center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 354.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 406.0 miles away from Weldon center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 354.2 miles away from Weldon 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 342.1 miles away from Weldon 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 342.7 miles away from Weldon 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 Decatur County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Weldon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Weldon:

  • CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; OSCEOLA, IA)
  • MOSAIC-MCLANE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; OSCEOLA, IA)
  • CLARKE COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; OSCEOLA, IA)
  • LEON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • DECATUR COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • SOUTH CENTRAL HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; LEON, IA)

Amtrak station near Weldon:

  • 10 miles: OSCEOLA (MAIN & E. CLAY STS.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Weldon:

  • Drake University (about 49 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 57 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 71 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 72 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Truman State University (about 79 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Iowa State University (about 79 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 97 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Weldon: Weldon Emergency Medical Services (A), Weldon Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Weldon: Salem Mennonite Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Zales Ecton - Politician.

Decatur County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.4%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Weldon:

Marital status in Weldon, IA
  • Never married: 37.9%
  • Now married: 35.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 21.6%

For population 25 years and over in Weldon:

  • High school or higher: 90.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Weldon, IA (based on Decatur County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,38316
Other6324
Mainline Protestant6308
Catholic1952
None5,617-
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: 2
Decatur County:

2.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

7.7%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.0%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

40.2%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

42.8%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.0
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

41.8%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Weldon:

24.1%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.3
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Weldon:

45.3%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

53.7%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

88.7%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Weldon, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 2$1,938
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$963
Totals for Government 0$0 3$2,900

Weldon government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General Public Buildings: $21,000 ($152.17)
    Regular Highways: $16,000 ($115.94)
    Sewerage: $8,000 ($57.97)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($36.23)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($21.74)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($21.74)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($7.25)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($7.25)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($7.25)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $2,000 ($14.49)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $8,000 ($57.97)

Weldon government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $15,000 ($108.70)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $5,000 ($36.23)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $58,000 ($420.29)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $14,000 ($101.45)
  • Tax - Property: $12,000 ($86.96)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $7,000 ($50.72)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $46,000 ($333.33)

Strongest AM radio stations in Weldon:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Weldon:

  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Weldon:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 9.6mTotal length
  • 1,480Total average daily traffic
  • 118Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,480Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Weldon, IA
  • 81.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Weldon, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Weldon compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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