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Cass County

Population in July 2007: 142. Population change since 2000: -4.0%
 

Males: 79  (55.7%)
Females: 63  (44.3%)

Median resident age:  38.8 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 50274


Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,383 (it was $29,167 in 2000)
Wiota:  $37,383
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $61,202 (it was $41,300 in 2000)
Wiota:  $61,202
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $67,525; Detached houses: $66,972
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Races in Wiota:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Wiota: 74.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (39.6%), Danish (14.8%), Irish (12.1%), Italian (4.7%), United States (4.0%), English (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/16/1884

Elevation: 1218 feet

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 448 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Wiota

  • High school or higher: 82.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Wiota city

  • Never married: 15.6%
  • Now married: 55.7%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 18.9%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%



According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Wiota, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Wiota to the number of sex offenders is 71 to 1.

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

Wiota:  0.5% ($199)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (51.7 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (59.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (373.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Atlantic, IA (2.5 miles ), Anita, IA (2.7 miles ), Cumberland, IA (3.0 miles ), Brayton, IA (3.2 miles) , Massena, IA (3.5 miles ), Marne, IA (3.5 miles) , Lewis, IA (3.5 miles ), Exira, IA (3.6 miles ).

Latitude: 41.40 N, Longitude: 94.89 W

Area code: 712

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Population change in the 1990s: -11 (-6.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (15%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Truck transportation (8%)
  • Mining (6%)
  • Grocery and related product merchant wholesalers (6%)
  • Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers (6%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Department and other general merchandise stores (15%)
  • Finance and insurance (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Printing and related support activities (6%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (24%)
  • Cashiers (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Top executives (6%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Other financial specialists (6%)



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

On 6/27/1953, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 10.3 miles away from the Wiota city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1959, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.0 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Wiota:
  • CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; ATLANTIC, IA)
  • AUDUBON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; AUDUBON, IA)
  • ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; GREENFIELD, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Wiota, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wiota:
  • IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,840)
  • BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY (about 56 miles; BELLEVUE, NE; FT enrollment: 2,723)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 57 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 6,175)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA (about 68 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 10,150)
  • CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 5,806)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER (about 68 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 2,448)

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Notable locations in Wiota: Northridge Speedway (A), Wiota (B), Wiota Elevator Incorporated Elevator (C), Wiota Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

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

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  65.7%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  11.9%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  20.3%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.5%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Wiota, IA



Wiota 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 significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School


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2004 Presidential Election results in Cass County Iowa:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (90%)
  • Electricity (7%)
  • Wood (3%)


Religon statistics for Wiota

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Church of Christ
Adherents23.2%17.2%14.1%9.9%9.2%
Congregations26.8%12.2%7.3%4.9%12.2%
NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Presbyterian Church (USA)Evangelical Free Church of AmericaOther religions
Adherents7.4%7.1%3.6%1.9%6.3%
Congregations9.8%2.4%2.4%2.4%19.5%
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 1$400
Water Supply 0$0 1$325
Totals for Government 0$0 2$725



Wiota government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $17,000
    Parks & Recreation: $11,000
    Water Utilities: $11,000
    Financial Administration: $5,000
    Fire Protection: $4,000
    Sewerage: $3,000
    Central Staff Services: $2,000
    General Public Buildings: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $3,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $132,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $18,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $12,000
    General Support: $3,000
  • Tax - Property: $14,000
    Total General Sales: $10,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $9,000

5.37% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,380 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.37%
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  0.69% ($29,162 average AGI)
from Audubon County, IA  0.45% ($24,583)
from Polk County, IA  0.37% ($38,400)


5.85% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,029 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.85%
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  0.63% ($32,853 average AGI)
to Pottawattamie County, IA  0.47% ($37,320)
to Douglas County, NE  0.37% ($29,850)


Strongest AM radio stations in Wiota:
  • 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.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KJAN (1220 AM; 0 kW; ATLANTIC, IA; Owner: WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wiota:
  • KSOM (96.5 FM; AUDUBON, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS L.C.)
  • KSWI (95.7 FM; ATLANTIC, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKRF (107.9 FM; STUART, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Wiota:
  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)


Wiota fatal accident list:
Dec 4, 1975 12:00 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • W Of Rt N28 .7 Mi S, Structure height: 55 m, Call Sign: WNDK393
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.480 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/08/2007, Expiration Date: 06/09/2017
    Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: K0ULM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00290714
    Grant Date: 01/13/1998, Expiration Date: 01/13/2008
    Registrant: Max E Peron, Box 48 R 2, Wiota, IA 50274


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: KING GARY BRUCE PROTECH PT2B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 46WT , Serial Number: PT1122
    Registrant (Individual): Stephen D Merk, 67817 Hamburg Rd, Wiota, IA 50274

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