Albia, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 3,690 (94% urban, 6% rural).
Population change since 2000: -0.4%
 
Males: 1,711  (46.4%)
Females: 1,979  (53.6%)
Median resident age:

40.2 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52531.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,074 (it was $31,728 in 2000)
Albia:

$58,074
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,710 (it was $16,843 in 2000)

Albia city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $136,413 (it was $53,800 in 2000)
Albia:

$136,413
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $139,917; detached houses: $144,625; mobile homes: $63,832

Median gross rent in 2022: $756.

March 2022 cost of living index in Albia: 75.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.7%
(13.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Albia, IA (2022)
    • 3,37190.7%White alone
    • 2597.0%Two or more races
    • 541.5%Asian alone
    • 250.7%Hispanic
    • 60.2%American Indian alone
    • 40.1%Black alone

Races in Albia detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Albia, Iowa as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Albia is 547 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Albia by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(26.6)
1
(26.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(26.4)
0
(0.0)
3
(80.5)
2
(54.5)
2
(54.0)
2
(53.8)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(26.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(27.2)
1
(27.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
11
(311.0)
3
(79.7)
6
(158.5)
12
(314.1)
8
(208.9)
1
(26.3)
6
(158.6)
4
(104.2)
8
(211.2)
3
(79.8)
11
(295.3)
15
(408.7)
5
(134.9)
12
(322.8)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
16
(452.4)
13
(345.2)
9
(237.7)
21
(549.7)
8
(208.9)
4
(105.3)
19
(502.1)
9
(234.4)
10
(264.1)
14
(372.3)
22
(590.6)
20
(545.0)
5
(134.9)
9
(242.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
28
(791.6)
55
(1,460)
55
(1,453)
55
(1,440)
45
(1,175)
32
(842.1)
40
(1,057)
29
(755.2)
38
(1,003)
27
(718.1)
38
(1,020)
40
(1,090)
34
(917.4)
22
(591.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
3
(84.8)
1
(26.6)
2
(52.8)
2
(52.4)
5
(130.6)
2
(52.6)
6
(158.6)
5
(130.2)
2
(52.8)
7
(186.2)
6
(161.1)
4
(109.0)
5
(134.9)
4
(107.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(26.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(26.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(26.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index132.3121.9131.8163.1113.950.5121.877.9134.185.6218.5224.0135.2156.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Albia, IA

Crime rate in Albia detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 7 (6 officers - 5 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.62
Iowa average:

1.76
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Ancestries: German (24.6%), Irish (23.4%), American (8.9%), English (8.9%), Russian (7.4%), Dutch (5.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/28/1857

Land area: 3.13 square miles.

Population density: 1,180 people per square mile   (low).

Albia, Iowa map

116 residents are foreign born (1.5% Europe, 1.5% Asia).

This city:

3.1%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,139 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,335 (2.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (57.6 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (163.6 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (271.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lovilia, IA (3.0 miles ),
Moravia, IA (3.1 miles ),
Blakesburg, IA (3.1 miles ),
Hamilton, IA (3.4 miles),
Eddyville, IA (3.6 miles ),
Bussey, IA (3.6 miles ),
Marysville, IA (3.6 miles),
Melrose, IA (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 41.03 N, Longitude: 92.81 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Albia, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Albia, IA in 2022
Albia satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $280,000
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $155,000
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $240,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $275,000
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $260,000
  • 2015: 8 buildings, average cost: $211,300
  • 2014: 68 buildings, average cost: $19,100
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $83,300
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $52,000
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2008: 6 buildings, average cost: $104,200
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $113,900
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2005: 12 buildings, average cost: $102,300
  • 2004: 9 buildings, average cost: $107,200
  • 2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $79,600
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $112,800
  • 2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $104,900
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $85,100
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $99,800
  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $73,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Albia, IA residents
Average permit cost in Albia, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Albia, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.9%)
  • Construction (10.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.4%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Food (4.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (11.1%)
  • Food (6.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.9%)
  • Health care (5.8%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.9%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.8%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Social assistance (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Albia, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Cashiers (4.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Registered nurses (5.6%)
  • Cashiers (5.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.0%)

Average climate in Albia, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Albia-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.9 miles away from the Albia city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 tornado 23.2 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Albia-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 224% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 316.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 388.2 miles away from Albia center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 316.4 miles away from the city 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 302.2 miles away from the city 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 319.4 miles away from Albia center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 436.5 miles away from the city 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 Monroe County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Albia topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Albia:

  • MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL (Government - Hospital District or Authority, 6580 165TH STREET)
  • MONROE COUNTY PHNS (1801 SOUTH B STREET)
  • SOUTHERN IA HOME HEALTH CARE LLC (10 SOUTH MAIN STREET)
  • MONROE CARE CENTER (120 NORTH THIRTEENTH STREET)
  • OAKWOOD NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (200 16TH AVENUE EAST)

Airports and heliports located in Albia:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Albia:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 22 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • Truman State University (about 60 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Drake University (about 60 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 63 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • University of Iowa (about 80 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Iowa State University (about 82 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 86 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)

Public high school in Albia:

Public elementary/middle schools in Albia:

See full list of schools located in Albia

Library in Albia:

  • CARNEGIE-EVANS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $97,416; Location: 203 BENTON AVE EAST; 44,241 books; 2,156 audio materials; 1,936 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 54 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Albia: Albia (A), Monroe County Sports Complex (B), Albia City Hall (C), Monroe County Courthouse (D), Monroe County Historical Museum (E), Monroe County Law Enforcement (F), Albia Public Library (G), Albia Fire Department (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Albia include: Community of Christ Church (A), Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (B), First Baptist Church (C), Trinity United Methodist Church (D), Seventh Day Adventist Church (E), First Christian Church (F), Albia Baptist Temple (G), Grace Episcopal Church (H), Church of Christ (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Oak View Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Albia include: Monroe City Park (1), William Crockett Historical Marker (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Monroe County Historical Society Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 114 A Avenue West).

Hotels: Indian Hills Inn (100 Highway 34 East), White Buffalo Restaurant & Lounge (100 Highway 34 East).

Court: Monroe County - Albia- Magistrate Court (Courthouse).

Birthplace of: Fred Townsend - Politician.

Monroe 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 Albia that have no violations reported:

  • ALBIA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS (Address: 120 S A ST , Population served: 3,766, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.3%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.4%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
118 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
4 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010

People in group quarters in Albia in 2000:

  • 146 people in nursing homes
  • 16 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 16 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill
  • 7 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 7 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Banks with branches in Albia (2011 data):

  • First Iowa State Bank: at 23 Benton Avenue East, branch established on 1930/05/12; Benton Avenue Drive-In Branch at 301 Benton Avenue, East, branch established on 1973/08/16. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $147.2 mil, Deposits: $120.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: First Iowa State Shares, Inc.
  • Peoples State Bank: at 102 South Main, branch established on 1987/02/19. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $84.3 mil, Deposits: $68.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Peoples Tri-County Bancorporation

For population 15 years and over in Albia:

Marital status in Albia, IA
  • Never married: 26.6%
  • Now married: 48.6%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 12.6%

For population 25 years and over in Albia:

  • High school or higher: 93.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.4%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Albia
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Albia, IA (based on Monroe County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,6986
Catholic1,5834
Evangelical Protestant5207
Other11
None4,168-
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: 3
Monroe County:

3.96 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Monroe County:

1.32 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Monroe County:

9.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

9.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Monroe County:

27.4%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

20.0%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Albia:

46.0%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

39.0%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Albia:

28.2
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.2%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.9%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

31.5%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Albia:

49.5%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

73.5%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Albia, 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
Police Protection - Officers 6$32,099$64,1980$0
Streets and Highways 4$17,262$51,7860$0
Local Libraries 3$6,315$25,2600$0
Police - Other 2$5,325$31,9500$0
Sewerage 2$8,859$53,1540$0
Other and Unallocable 1$5,786$69,4320$0
Financial Administration 1$4,939$59,2680$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,686
Firefighters 0$0 23$2,560
Totals for Government 19$80,586$50,89629$4,246

Albia government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $521,000 ($141.19)
    Parks and Recreation: $449,000 ($121.68)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($0.81)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $1,522,000 ($412.47)
    Police Protection: $747,000 ($202.44)
    Regular Highways: $715,000 ($193.77)
    General - Other: $409,000 ($110.84)
    Local Fire Protection: $395,000 ($107.05)
    Sewerage: $342,000 ($92.68)
    Financial Administration: $225,000 ($60.98)
    Parks and Recreation: $204,000 ($55.28)
    Libraries: $133,000 ($36.04)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $100,000 ($27.10)
    Central Staff Services: $19,000 ($5.15)
    Solid Waste Management: $18,000 ($4.88)
    Air Transportation: $13,000 ($3.52)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $11,000 ($2.98)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($1.36)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $152,000 ($41.19)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $118,000 ($31.98)
    Other - General - Other: $87,000 ($23.58)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,185,000 ($321.14)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $19,000 ($5.15)

Albia government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $677,000 ($183.47)
    Other: $81,000 ($21.95)
    Parks and Recreation: $50,000 ($13.55)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $20,000 ($5.42)
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000 ($4.34)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $93,000 ($25.20)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $31,000 ($8.40)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $488,000 ($132.25)
    Rents: $34,000 ($9.21)
    Interest Earnings: $15,000 ($4.07)
    Sale of Property: $10,000 ($2.71)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($0.27)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,643,000 ($445.26)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $564,000 ($152.85)
    Health and Hospitals: $87,000 ($23.58)
    Other: $2,000 ($0.54)
  • Tax - Property: $1,860,000 ($504.07)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $492,000 ($133.33)
    Other Selective Sales: $25,000 ($6.78)
    Other License: $24,000 ($6.50)

Albia government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,877,000 ($1321.68)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,275,000 ($1158.54)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,272,000 ($344.72)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $671,000 ($181.84)

Albia government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $647,000 ($175.34)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,145,000 ($1394.31)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $146,000 ($39.57)
Businesses in Albia, IA
NameCountNameCount
Chevrolet1Pizza Hut1
FedEx1Subway1
Ford1True Value1
H&R Block1U-Haul1
Hardee's1U.S. Cellular1
La-Z-Boy1UPS1
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Strongest AM radio stations in Albia:

  • KLBA (1370 AM; 0 kW; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • 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)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCOG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KCOG, INC.)
  • KBIZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KLEE (1480 AM; 0 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Albia:

  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KCWN (99.9 FM; NEW SHARON, IA; Owner: CROWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOJY (106.9 FM; BLOOMFIELD, IA; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Albia:

  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K31ED (Channel 31; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FC (Channel 53; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K58ER (Channel 58; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K42AM (Channel 42; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K23CI (Channel 23; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K25DE (Channel 25; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K27CV (Channel 27; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
Albia fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Albia fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 29Number of bridges
  • 259ft / 79.2mTotal length
  • 23,755Total average daily traffic
  • 2,744Total average daily truck traffic
  • 23,755Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Albia, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 31930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Albia, IA
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Albia)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 60 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Albia, IA)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Albia)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 2 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Albia)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 10 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 29. The highest number of fire incidents - 64 took place in 2011, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Albia, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (51.0%), and Structure Fires (25.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Albia, IA
    • 22551.0%Outside Fires
    • 11425.9%Structure Fires
    • 7717.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 255.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Albia, IA
Most common first names in Albia, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John12178.0 years
Mary9783.7 years
James6876.7 years
William6375.5 years
Charles4577.1 years
Robert4173.9 years
George3778.8 years
Mildred3381.4 years
Margaret3287.0 years
Anna3286.7 years
Most common last names in Albia, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Anderson3881.5 years
Smith3777.2 years
Johnson2579.2 years
Jones2578.1 years
Wilson2481.5 years
Clark2279.8 years
Stewart2175.9 years
Miller2079.1 years
Gray1977.1 years
Peterson1678.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Albia, IA
  • 83.8%Utility gas
  • 8.1%Electricity
  • 5.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.4%No fuel used
  • 0.8%Solar energy
  • 0.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Albia, IA
  • 56.9%Electricity
  • 37.4%Utility gas
  • 3.3%No fuel used
  • 2.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Albia compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Albia on our top lists:

  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill (population 1,000+)"
  • #51 (52531) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers using paid preparers for 2012 taxes (pop 5,000+)"
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