Sun Valley Lake, Iowa

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Population in 2010: 161.
Males: 95  (59.5%)
Females: 66  (40.5%)
Median resident age:

68.9 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,952
Sun Valley Lake:

$66,952
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,009

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $153,344
Sun Valley Lake:

$153,344
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $614,439; detached houses: $613,050
March 2022 cost of living index in Sun Valley Lake: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Sun Valley Lake, IA (2022)
    • 11688.5%White alone
    • 1612.2%Two or more races
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Ancestries: Swedish (22.9%), German (21.7%), Dutch (20.5%), Scotch-Irish (12.0%), Danish (4.8%), European (4.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (56.3 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (105.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (338.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ellston, IA (1.5 miles),
Beaconsfield, IA (1.7 miles),
Grand River, IA (2.4 miles ),
Tingley, IA (2.6 miles),
Kellerton, IA (3.1 miles ),
Arispe, IA (3.2 miles),
Shannon City, IA (3.3 miles),
Thayer, IA (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 40.85 N, Longitude: 94.07 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Distribution of median household income in Sun Valley Lake, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Sun Valley Lake, IA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Iowa:

2.7%

Tornado activity:

Sun Valley Lake-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 79% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1980, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.6 miles away from the Sun Valley Lake place center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1999, a category F4 tornado 18.2 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sun Valley Lake-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 282% 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 342.8 miles away from Sun Valley Lake center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 395.9 miles away from Sun Valley Lake 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 368.5 miles away from Sun Valley Lake 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 312.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 368.5 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 357.0 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 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).

Hospitals and medical centers near Sun Valley Lake:

  • RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL DIALYSIS UNIT (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • MOUNT AYR HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • CLEARVIEW HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • RINGGOLD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • AFTON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; AFTON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sun Valley Lake:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 55 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Drake University (about 57 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 64 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Iowa State University (about 85 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 85 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 89 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Truman State University (about 91 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Sun Valley Country Club (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Sun Valley Lake (A). 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 place:

2.0 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

79.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

1.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Sun Valley Lake:

Marital status in Sun Valley Lake, IA
  • Never married: 5.3%
  • Now married: 88.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.1%
  • Divorced: 4.3%

For population 25 years and over in Sun Valley Lake:

  • High school or higher: 97.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 50.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 19.4%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.9
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sun Valley Lake, 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
Ringgold County:

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
This county:

17.51 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.2%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Ringgold County:

27.1%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

18.4%
State:

14.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Sun Valley Lake:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KSIB (1520 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LTD.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sun Valley Lake:

  • 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.)
  • KSIB-FM (101.3 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LIMITED)
  • K203DB (88.5 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 105ft / 31.6mTotal length
  • 390Total average daily traffic
  • 16Total average daily truck traffic
  • 390Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Sun Valley Lake, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Sun Valley Lake, IA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • IA-SUNVALLEY-WE-1, 130th St (Lat: 40.854361 Lon: -94.101083), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRUE774,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/18/2022, Expiration Date: 08/18/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sun Valley Lake, IA
  • 42.2%Electricity
  • 32.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.6%Other fuel
  • 9.4%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sun Valley Lake, IA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Sun Valley Lake compared to Iowa state average:

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