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Dana, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 35 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -58.3%
 
Males: 11  (33.3%)
Females: 24  (66.7%)
Median resident age:

43.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50064

Estimated median household income in 2022: $81,351 (it was $33,750 in 2000)
Dana:

$81,351
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,091 (it was $11,199 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-714,390,601 (it was $17,500 in 2000)
Dana:  $-714,390,601
IA:  $194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $43,461; detached houses: $43,374

Median gross rent in 2022: $893.

March 2022 cost of living index in Dana: -9587.6 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.1%

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  • Races in Dana, IA (2022)
    • 2488.9%White alone
    • 27.4%Hispanic
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Ancestries: Dutch (33.3%), American (22.2%), French (11.1%), German (11.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/22/1907

Elevation: 1120 feet

Land area: 0.28 square miles.

Population density: 124 people per square mile   (very low).

Dana, Iowa map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Dana city:

1.1% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (31.7 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (108.7 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (337.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Paton, IA (2.0 miles ),
Grand Junction, IA (2.3 miles ),
Beaver, IA (2.6 miles),
Boxholm, IA (2.9 miles ),
Jefferson, IA (3.1 miles ),
Harcourt, IA (3.4 miles ),
Ogden, IA (3.4 miles ),
Rippey, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 42.11 N, Longitude: 94.24 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 515

Distribution of median household income in Dana, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Dana, IA in 2022

Dana satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +13 (+18.3%).

Average climate in Dana, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Dana-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 107% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 22.6 miles away from the Dana city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.9 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dana-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 204% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 418.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 262.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 419.7 miles away from Dana center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 242.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 474.6 miles away from Dana center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 298.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Greene County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Dana:

  • GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER PUBLIC HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; JEFFERSON, IA)
  • GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; JEFFERSON, IA)
  • OGDEN MANOR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; OGDEN, IA)
  • GOWRIE CARE CENTER LLC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; GOWRIE, IA)
  • GRANDVIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; DAYTON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dana:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 27 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa State University (about 31 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 43 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 47 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Buena Vista University (about 62 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 93 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 95 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)

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Greene County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.8 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

12.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Dana:

Marital status in Dana, IA
  • Never married: 43.8%
  • Now married: 35.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 12.3%

For population 25 years and over in Dana:

  • High school or higher: 73.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 12.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

16.9
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dana, IA (based on Greene County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,80116
Evangelical Protestant1,4146
Catholic8804
Other1582
None4,083-
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: 1
Greene County:

1.05 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Greene County:

9.49 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

6.33 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.5%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.7%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Greene County:

17.5%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.1%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

48.2%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.6
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Dana:

23.1%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

5.7%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Dana:

31.8%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

59.4%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.5%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Dana, 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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$526
Totals for Government 0$0 1$526

Dana government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $7,000 ($200.00)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($142.86)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($114.29)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($57.14)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($57.14)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($28.57)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,000 ($114.29)

Dana government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($171.43)
  • Tax - Property: $12,000 ($342.86)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $7,000 ($200.00)

Dana government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $56,000 ($1600.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Dana:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWBG (1590 AM; 1 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dana:

  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGRA (98.9 FM; JEFFERSON, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFGQ-FM (99.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KLRX (96.1 FM; MADRID, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KRKQ (98.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDLS-FM (105.5 FM; PERRY, IA; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KUEL (92.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Dana:

  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • K56GD (Channel 56; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • K48FZ (Channel 48; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-52, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 16.9mTotal length
  • 1,095Total average daily traffic
  • 242Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,095Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Rfd 1 1.25 Mi E (Lat: 42.062472 Lon: -94.208583), Call Sign: KVY282,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.385 MHz, Grant Date: 03/21/2024, Expiration Date: 01/31/2034, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • DANA MAS, 700' E Hwy 144 & 800' S Green County Rd E-26 (Lat: 42.104972 Lon: -94.239667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.3 m, Call Sign: WPVP277,
    Assigned Frequencies: 932.306 MHz, 941.306 MHz, Grant Date: 06/24/2022, Expiration Date: 07/24/2032, Cancellation Date: 03/20/2024, Certifier: Brad G Zielie, Registrant: Concentrix, 222 So 15th St, Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Email:

  • DANA MW SITE, 306 Mayes Street (Lat: 42.105000 Lon: -94.240167), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WEE360,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6675.00 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 06/21/2018, Expiration Date: 07/29/2028, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St., Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: K0MSM, Previous Call Sign: NU4DE, Licensee ID: L00248315, Grant Date: 06/14/2018, Expiration Date: 06/14/2028, Certifier: Michael S Mcclanahan, Registrant: Michael S Mcclanahan, 501 Anyer St E, Dana, IA 50064


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dana, IA
  • 71.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.3%Utility gas
  • 14.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dana, IA
  • 80.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%Wood


Dana compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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