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Hancock County

Population in July 2009: 215. Population change since 2000: -11.5%
 

Males: 99  (46.5%)
Females: 116  (53.5%)

Median resident age:  40.4 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50484.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $41,868 (it was $27,083 in 2000)
Woden:

$41,868
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $23,918

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $46,145 (it was $32,300 in 2000)
Woden:

$46,145
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $48,783; Detached houses: $48,783

Median gross rent in 2009: $225.

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  • White alone - 215 (96.8%)
  • American alone - 7 (3.2%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Woden: 82.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (59.3%), Norwegian (11.5%), Danish (8.2%), Irish (5.8%), United States (5.8%), English (5.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/7/1904

Elevation: 1230 feet

Land area: 0.43 square miles.

Population density: 501 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Woden:

  • High school or higher: 85.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Woden city:

  • Never married: 15.2%
  • Now married: 62.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 18.6%
  • Divorced: 3.4%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.8%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Woden, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Woden to the number of sex offenders is 108 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $545 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $338 (0.8%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (84.4 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (124.1 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (331.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Crystal Lake, IA (2.4 miles ), Titonka, IA (2.6 miles ), Wesley, IA (3.3 miles ), Britt, IA (3.3 miles ), Buffalo Center, IA (3.3 miles ), Thompson, IA (3.4 miles ), Forest City, IA (3.7 miles ), Lakota, IA (3.7 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $51,000
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.23 N, Longitude: 93.91 W

Area code: 641

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

7.6%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -61 (-20.1%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (30%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (27%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (17%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Other services, except public administration (5%)
  • Educational services (3%)
  • Manufacturing (43%)
  • Health care and social assistance (20%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (9%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8%)
  • Food processing workers (8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (19%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Woden-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 177% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 28.8 miles away from the Woden city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/29/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.1 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hancock County (8) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Woden:

  • HANCOCK COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; BRITT, IA)
  • KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • UNITED HOSPITAL DISTRICT (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 30 miles away; BLUE EARTH, MN)

Political contributions by individuals in Woden, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Woden:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 54 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,064)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 64 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 12,138)
  • South Central College (about 66 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,118)
  • Gustavus Adolphus College (about 76 miles; Saint Peter, MN; FT enrollment: 2,501)
  • Buena Vista University (about 78 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,241)
  • Iowa State University (about 85 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 89 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,923)

Public elementary/middle school in Woden:

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Library in Woden:

  • WODEN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $19,005; Location: 304 MAIN ST; 5,912 books; 56 audio materials; 258 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 32 print serial subscriptions; 2 electronic serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Woden: Farmers Co-op Elevator (A), Woden Public Library (B), Woden Fire Department (C), Woden Community Center (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Woden include: First Presbyterian Church (A), Saint Johns Lutheran Church (B), Sacred Heart Catholic Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

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

Drinking water stations with addresses in Woden that have no violations reported:

  • WODEN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (Population served: 75, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 11.3%
(9.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 57.1% for American Indian residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.1 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  60.0%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.3%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Woden, IA


Woden compared to Iowa 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 below 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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Banks with branches in Woden (2011 data):

  • First State Bank: Woden Branch at Main Street, branch established on 06/01/1932. Info updated 10/24/2006: Bank assets: $7.6 mil, Deposits: $5.9 mil, headquarters in Britt, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Readlyn Bancshares, Inc.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (76%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (18%)
  • Electricity (6%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Hancock County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Hancock County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Woden:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 77.94%
Here77.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchUnited Church of Christ
Adherents23.5%22.9%17.6%11.5%8.2%
Congregations19.4%13.9%19.4%5.6%8.3%
NameChristian Reformed Church in North AmericaEvangelical Free Church of AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)Reformed Church in the United StatesOther
Adherents6.5%3.3%2.6%1.7%2.3%
Congregations11.1%5.6%5.6%2.8%8.3%
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
Hancock County:

3.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.80 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Hancock County:

28.9%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

17.4%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$1,343
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$818
Water Supply 0$0 1$192
Local Libraries 0$0 2$681
Totals for Government 0$0 5$3,034

Woden government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($69.77)
  • Construction - Health - Other: $1,000 ($4.65)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $25,000 ($116.28)
    Libraries: $22,000 ($102.33)
    Water Utilities: $16,000 ($74.42)
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($65.12)
    Local Fire Protection: $6,000 ($27.91)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($23.26)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($18.60)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($13.95)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($13.95)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($9.30)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $1,000 ($4.65)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($4.65)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Police Protection: $6,000 ($27.91)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($4.65)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $13,000 ($60.47)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $6,000 ($27.91)
    General Revenue, NEC: $4,000 ($18.60)
    Rents: $2,000 ($9.30)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $263,000 ($1223.26)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $19,000 ($88.37)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000 ($74.42)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($9.30)
  • Tax - Property: $32,000 ($148.84)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $16,000 ($74.42)
    Other License: $1,000 ($4.65)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $22,000 ($102.33)

5.71% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,239 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.71%
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 Cerro Gordo County, IA  1.39% ($33,365 average AGI)
from Winnebago County, IA  0.75% ($27,853)
from Wright County, IA  0.49% ($23,909)


6.70% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,277 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.70%
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 Cerro Gordo County, IA  1.37% ($25,254 average AGI)
to Winnebago County, IA  0.70% ($28,031)
to Polk County, IA  0.48% ($26,227)

Strongest AM radio stations in Woden:

  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Woden:

  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KIOW (107.3 FM; FOREST CITY, IA; Owner: PILOT KNOB BROADCASTING)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Woden:

  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Woden fatal accident list:

Sep 1, 2000 09:37 AM, R35, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1



FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 43.269694 Lon: -93.964583, Call Sign: WQHN370
    Assigned Frequencies: 466.350 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/17/2007, Expiration Date: 09/17/2017, Certifier: Ron Schmidt
    Registrant: Electronic Specialties Inc, 2103 Highway 169 North, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N0BDT
    Grant Date: 08/30/1988, Expiration Date: 08/30/1998, Cancellation Date: 09/01/2000
    Registrant: Aeilt Burma, Box 84, Woden, IA 50484



FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PA-25-260 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4832Y , Serial Number: 25-4626, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 03/21/1968
    Registrant (Individual): Beuford G Stohr, 34240 20th Ave, Woden, IA 50484
  • Aircraft: 8KCAB (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 101 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 86637 , Serial Number: 141-74, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 01/08/1974
    Registrant (Individual): Beuford G Stohr, 34240 20th Ave, Woden, IA 50484



Most common first names in Woden, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1182.5 years
Fred779.4 years
Henry678.8 years
George487.3 years
Irene477.3 years
William380.0 years
Elizabeth389.6 years
Grace389.0 years
Kenneth368.3 years
Minnie377.0 years
Most common last names in Woden, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Gerdes1577.1 years
Hanna972.5 years
Smith984.2 years
Buns779.7 years
Smidt580.0 years
Limberg580.6 years
Hinders477.2 years
Hugo468.0 years
Stohr491.5 years
Sonius478.7 years

Woden on our top lists:

  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Data processing and other information services"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most local government spending on current operations of libraries per resident in 2004 in $"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Transportation equipment"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Financial managers"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Community and social services occupations:"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Other sales and related workers including supervisors"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Office and administrative support occupations:"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest temperature differences during a year"

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