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Clarke County

Population in July 2008: 236. Population change since 2000: -3.3%
 

Males: 120  (51.2%)
Females: 116  (48.8%)

Median resident age:  32.5 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50275.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $28,838 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Woodburn:  $28,838
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $14,983
Woodburn:  $14,983
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $40,752 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Woodburn:  $40,752
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $59,654; Detached houses: $68,920; Mobile homes: $15,833

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Races in Woodburn:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.4%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Woodburn: 72.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (22.1%), German (18.0%), English (16.0%), Irish (9.4%), Welsh (5.3%), French (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/12/1878

Elevation: 961 feet

Land area: 0.63 square miles.

Population density: 375 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Woodburn

  • High school or higher: 85.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 10.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Woodburn city

  • Never married: 24.5%
  • Now married: 54.9%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 13.6%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Woodburn, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Woodburn to the number of sex offenders is 79 to 1.

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

Woodburn:  1.1% ($313)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (40.1 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (126.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (312.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Lucas, IA (2.7 miles ), Osceola, IA (3.0 miles ), Derby, IA (3.0 miles) , Le Roy, IA (3.0 miles) , Weldon, IA (3.3 miles) , Humeston, IA (3.4 miles ), Garden Grove, IA (3.6 miles ), New Virginia, IA (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 41.01 N, Longitude: 93.60 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

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Population change in the 1990s: +4 (+1.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (16%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (8%)
  • Machinery (6%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (19%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (14%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Bus drivers (8%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (6%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (20%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (4%)



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Woodburn-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 140% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1953, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.1 miles away from the Woodburn city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1989, a category 4 tornado 30.0 miles away from the city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Woodburn-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Iowa state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 79.1 miles away from Woodburn center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Woodburn:
  • CLARKE COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; OSCEOLA, IA)
  • LUCAS COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; CHARITON, IA)
  • DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; LEON, IA)

Amtrak station near Woodburn:
  • 9 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 Woodburn:
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 33 miles; LAMONI, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; FT enrollment: 2,744)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 72 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 79 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,922)
  • NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 84 miles; MARYVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,620)

User submitted facts and corrections:
  • woodburn, IA has a Vol Fire Dept. 5 fire trucks and 1 ambulance for the 1st responders

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Average household size:
This city:  2.7 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  70.8%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  7.9%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  26.8%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  19.2%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Woodburn, IA



Woodburn compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly 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



Woodburn travel time to work


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2004 Presidential Election results in Clarke County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (73%)
  • Electricity (17%)
  • Wood (6%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)


Religion statistics for Woodburn

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Catholic ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristAssemblies of God
Adherents27.3%23.8%12.0%11.6%8.5%
Congregations27.8%11.1%5.6%5.6%5.6%
NameLutheran ChurchChurches of ChristCommunity Church of ChristEvangelical Free Church of AmericaOther religions
Adherents5.4%2.3%2.1%2.0%5.0%
Congregations5.6%5.6%5.6%5.6%22.2%
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 2$197
Streets and Highways 0$0 5$337
Totals for Government 0$0 7$534



Woodburn government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $2,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $50,000
    Regular Highways: $26,000
    General - Other: $23,000
    Fire Protection: $12,000
    Financial Administration: $6,000
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000
    General Public Buildings: $2,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $18,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $32,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $30,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $2,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $3,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $2,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $61,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $48,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $20,000
  • Tax - Property: $18,000
    Total General Sales: $17,000
    Other Selective Sales: $13,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $11,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $2,000

7.54% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,639 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.54%
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 Polk County, IA  1.45% ($34,735 average AGI)
from Decatur County, IA  0.95% ($28,906)
from Warren County, IA  0.47% ($37,125)


8.48% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,759 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.48%
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  2.14% ($30,918 average AGI)
to Warren County, IA  0.67% ($30,130)
to Decatur County, IA  0.64% ($25,500)


Strongest AM radio stations in Woodburn:
  • 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)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KXLQ (1490 AM; 1 kW; INDIANOLA, IA; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Woodburn:
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Woodburn:
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)


FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • STATION, 1.5 Mi N Of, Overall height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WEG326
    Assigned Frequencies : 2139.60 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/25/2000, Expiration Date: 04/26/2010, Cancelation Date: 02/26/2008
    Registrant: Phone: (319) 366-8011


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 11BC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3969E , Serial Number: 11BC-54, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 04/27/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Jasper Marion Nicholson, 10375 550th St, Woodburn, IA 50275


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