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Decatur County

Population in July 2009: 140. Population change since 2000: -3.4%
 

Males: 67  (48.3%)
Females: 73  (51.7%)

Median resident age:  37.1 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 50264


Estimated median household income in 2009: $34,438 (it was $28,750 in 2000)
Weldon:

$34,438
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $16,795

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $40,561 (it was $26,200 in 2000)
Weldon:

$40,561
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $44,172; Detached houses: $46,747; Mobile homes: $34,862

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  • White alone - 130 (97.7%)
  • Hispanic - 3 (2.3%)

Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Weldon: 80.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (29.0%), United States (18.6%), Irish (11.7%), Dutch (8.3%), English (8.3%), Welsh (6.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/20/1902

Elevation: 1150 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 781 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Weldon:

  • High school or higher: 86.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Weldon city:

  • Never married: 21.0%
  • Now married: 57.1%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 2.5%
  • Divorced: 17.6%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Weldon, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Weldon to the number of sex offenders is 140 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $200 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $389 (1.0%)

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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

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

6.2%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -5 (-3.3%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (45%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (21%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (15%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Retail trade (6%)
  • Public administration (3%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Accommodation and food services (30%)
  • Health care and social assistance (25%)
  • Manufacturing (20%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Other services, except public administration (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (26%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (18%)
  • Carpenters (15%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (9%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5%)


Average climate in Weldon, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Weldon-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 158% 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 slightly below Iowa state average. It is 100% 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 96.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 69.4 miles away from Weldon center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Decatur County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, 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 Weldon:

  • CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; OSCEOLA, IA)
  • DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 24 miles away; CORYDON, IA)

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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: 4,382)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 60 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 71 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 3,272)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 72 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,793)
  • Truman State University (about 78 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,595)
  • Iowa State University (about 79 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 97 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,088)

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Decatur 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: 21.5%
(21.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  65.0%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.3%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Weldon, IA


Weldon compared to Iowa 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above 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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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (79%)
  • Electricity (18%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Decatur County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Decatur County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Weldon:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 38.50%
Here38.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCommunity Church of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchLDS (Mormon) Church
Adherents29.3%19.2%12.0%8.0%7.5%
Congregations14.7%23.5%5.9%5.9%2.9%
NameAssemblies of GodChristian Churches and Churches of ChristChurches of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents5.3%3.8%3.2%3.1%8.6%
Congregations11.8%2.9%11.8%5.9%14.7%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Here:

2.37 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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
Decatur 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:
This county:

12.7%
Iowa:

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
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$375
Totals for Government 0$0 1$375

Weldon government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $19,000 ($135.71)
    All Other: $1,000 ($7.14)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $7,000 ($50.00)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($35.71)
    Sewerage: $3,000 ($21.43)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($14.29)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($14.29)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($7.14)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($7.14)
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000 ($7.14)
    Fire Protection: $1,000 ($7.14)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($7.14)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($50.00)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $115,000 ($821.43)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $115,000 ($821.43)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($7.14)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $67,000 ($478.57)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $12,000 ($85.71)
  • Tax - Property: $8,000 ($57.14)
    Total General Sales: $3,000 ($21.43)
    Public Utilities: $2,000 ($14.29)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $8,000 ($57.14)

8.10% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($20,108 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.10%
Iowa average:

6.30%

1.97% of residents moved from foreign countries ($324 average AGI)
Decatur County:

1.97%
Iowa average:

0.10%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Clarke County, IA  0.80% ($25,500 average AGI)
from Polk County, IA  0.66% ($30,944)
from Wayne County, IA  0.36% ($21,600)


7.32% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,241 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.32%
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 Clarke County, IA  1.18% ($28,906 average AGI)
to Polk County, IA  0.63% ($36,941)
to Jackson County, MO  0.40% ($15,727)

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.)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 10

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Weldon, IA

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