Redding, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 64 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.9%
 
Males: 30  (46.9%)
Females: 34  (53.1%)
Median resident age:

36.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50836

Estimated median household income in 2022: $74,448 (it was $13,750 in 2000)
Redding:

$74,448
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,194 (it was $10,144 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $163,417 (it was $19,200 in 2000)
Redding:

$163,417
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $108,491; detached houses: $106,288; mobile homes: $102,607
March 2022 cost of living index in Redding: 79.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.1%

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Redding, Iowa as of May 06, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Redding is 59 to 1.


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Ancestries: Italian (14.7%), American (11.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/10/1882

Elevation: 1140 feet

Land area: 1.00 square miles.

Population density: 64 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.4% ($275)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (63.2 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (96.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (359.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Irena, MO (2.2 miles),
Blockton, IA (2.2 miles),
Delphos, IA (2.2 miles),
Maloy, IA (2.2 miles),
Benton, IA (2.7 miles),
Grant City, MO (2.9 miles ),
Athelstan, IA (2.9 miles),
Allendale, MO (3.1 miles)

Latitude: 40.61 N, Longitude: 94.39 W

Area code: 641

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

Redding satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Redding, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Redding-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 81% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.8 miles away from the Redding city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1980, a category F4 tornado 24.6 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Redding-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 311% 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 320.1 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 374.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 288.8 miles away from Redding 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 377.4 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 78.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 61.0 miles away from Redding center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ringgold County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Redding topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Redding:

  • RINGGOLD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • CLEARVIEW HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • MOUNT AYR HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL DIALYSIS UNIT (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • CLEARVIEW HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CLEARFIELD, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Redding:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 32 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 63 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Highland Community College (about 70 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Drake University (about 79 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 87 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 88 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Bellevue University (about 89 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Maloy - Redding First Response Team (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

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

Ringgold 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:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

56.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 2.7% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Redding:

Marital status in Redding, IA
  • Never married: 15.4%
  • Now married: 53.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 26.8%

For population 25 years and over in Redding:

  • High school or higher: 92.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 11.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Redding, IA (based on Ringgold County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,18715
Evangelical Protestant7239
Other1581
Catholic1031
None1,960-
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: 2
Here:

3.89 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This county:

13.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Here:

17.51 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.2%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Ringgold County:

27.1%
Iowa:

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

18.4%
Iowa:

14.5%
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 9$9,764
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$867
Totals for Government 0$0 18$10,631

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $10,000 ($156.25)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($31.25)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($31.25)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($15.62)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($15.62)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($15.62)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($15.62)

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

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($31.25)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $8,000 ($125.00)
  • Tax - Property: $7,000 ($109.38)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $3,000 ($46.88)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $21,000 ($328.12)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $15,000 ($234.38)

Strongest AM radio stations in Redding:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • 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.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KAAN (870 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Redding:

  • KXCV (90.5 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIV.)

Redding fatal accident list:

Aug 24, 1980 00:40 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 30.5mTotal length
  • 595Total average daily traffic
  • 106Total average daily truck traffic
  • 595Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • WS-RDNG-RL01, 160th Ave (Lat: 40.623194 Lon: -94.357667), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRFA367, Licensee ID: L01166198,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/14/2020, Expiration Date: 01/14/2030, Certifier: Brian Corman, Registrant: Bob, LLC Dba Business Only Broadband, 999 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL 60148, Phone: (630) 590-6006, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Redding, IA
  • 69.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 24.1%Wood
  • 6.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Redding, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Redding compared to Iowa state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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