Vining, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 52 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -25.7%
Males: 24  (46.9%)
Females: 28  (53.1%)
Median resident age:

44.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 52348

Estimated median household income in 2022: $84,432 (it was $42,917 in 2000)
Vining:

$84,432
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,721 (it was $17,458 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $86,906 (it was $33,300 in 2000)
Vining:

$86,906
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $129,266; detached houses: $128,488
March 2022 cost of living index in Vining: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.9%

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  • Races in Vining, IA (2022)
    • 7390.1%White alone
    • 78.6%Hispanic
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Ancestries: Czech (42.9%), German (14.3%), American (6.1%), European (6.1%), Czechoslovakian (2.0%), English (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/26/1913

Elevation: 890 feet

Land area: 0.58 square miles.

Population density: 90 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $558 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $509 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (34.8 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (169.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (242.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Elberon, IA (1.9 miles ),
Chelsea, IA (2.2 miles ),
Clutier, IA (2.5 miles ),
Belle Plaine, IA (2.9 miles ),
Keystone, IA (3.1 miles ),
Tama, IA (3.2 miles ),
Toledo, IA (3.2 miles ),
Luzerne, IA (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 41.99 N, Longitude: 92.38 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 319

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

Vining satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Vining, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Vining-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 110% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.9 miles away from the Vining city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 tornado 19.7 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Vining-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 156% 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 341.0 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 322.7 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 341.0 miles away from Vining center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 455.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 183.6 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 366.5 miles away from Vining 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 Tama County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Vining:

  • BELLE PLAINE NURSING AND REHAB C (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BELLE PLAINE, IA)
  • KEYSTONE NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; KEYSTONE, IA)
  • TAMA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND HO (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; TOLEDO, IA)
  • SUNNY HILL CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; TAMA, IA)
  • CARRINGTON PLACE OF TOLEDO (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; TOLEDO, IA)
  • SUNNYCREST NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; DYSART, IA)
  • SUNRISE HILL CARE AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; TRAER, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Vining:

  • Hawkeye Community College (about 31 miles; Waterloo, IA; Full-time enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 37 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 39 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • University of Iowa (about 50 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Iowa State University (about 65 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 66 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 66 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)

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Birthplace of: Leonard Paulu - Sprinter.

Tama 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:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Vining:

Marital status in Vining, IA
  • Never married: 36.0%
  • Now married: 37.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.5%
  • Divorced: 17.6%

For population 25 years and over in Vining:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.4
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Vining, IA (based on Tama County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,23322
Catholic2,6144
Evangelical Protestant72710
Other8-
None9,185-
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: 4
Here:

2.25 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Tama County:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Tama County:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Tama County:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.5%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.1%
Iowa:

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

16.8%
State:

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
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$735
Totals for Government 0$0 7$735

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $8,000 ($153.85)
    Regular Highways: $6,000 ($115.38)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($38.46)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($38.46)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($19.23)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($19.23)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($19.23)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($19.23)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($19.23)
    Other - General - Other: $1,000 ($19.23)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,000 ($57.69)

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

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($57.69)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($19.23)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $7,000 ($134.62)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($76.92)
  • Tax - Property: $10,000 ($192.31)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $3,000 ($57.69)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $32,000 ($615.38)

Strongest AM radio stations in Vining:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Vining:

  • KZAT-FM (95.5 FM; BELLE PLAINE, IA; Owner: CAMRORY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KRTI (106.7 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KHKE (89.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)

TV broadcast stations around Vining:

  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)

Vining fatal accident list:

Aug 23, 1977 11:05 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 15.4mTotal length
  • 810Total average daily traffic
  • 88Total average daily truck traffic
  • 810Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Vining, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 21940-1949
  • 41960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Vining, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Mindy Benson, Highway V18 (Lat: 42.029278 Lon: -92.399667), Type: 82.3, Structure height: 19171 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Registrant: Tama County Emergency Management, Mbenson@ema.Tamacounty.Org, , Toled-o, Phone: (641) 484-6261

  • Mindy Benson, Highway V18 (Lat: 42.029278 Lon: -92.399667), Type: 82.3, Structure height: 19171 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Registrant: Tama County Emergency Management, Mbenson@ema.Tamacounty.Org, , Toled-o, Phone: (641) 484-6261

  • Mindy Benson, Highway V18 (Lat: 42.029278 Lon: -92.399667), Type: 82.3, Structure height: 19171 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Registrant: Tama County Emergency Management, Mbenson@ema.Tamacounty.Org, , Toled-o, Phone: (641) 484-6261

  • Mindy Benson, Highway V18 (Lat: 42.029278 Lon: -92.399667), Type: 82.3, Structure height: 19171 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Registrant: Tama County Emergency Management, Mbenson@ema.Tamacounty.Org, , Toled-o, Phone: (641) 484-6261

  • Mindy Benson, Highway V18 (Lat: 42.029278 Lon: -92.399667), Type: 82.3, Structure height: 19171 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Registrant: Tama County Emergency Management, Mbenson@ema.Tamacounty.Org, , Toled-o, Phone: (641) 484-6261

  • Jeremy Cremeans, Highway V18 (Lat: 42.029278 Lon: -92.399667), Type: 82.3, Structure height: 19171 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Registrant: Tama County Emergency Management, Jcremeans@911.Tamacountyiowa.Gov, , 4 Toled-o, Phone: (641) 484-3760


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • DM05123A, 325th St (Lat: 41.968000 Lon: -92.405361), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 42.1 m, Call Sign: WQWR985,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/03/2015, Expiration Date: 11/03/2025, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4840, Email:

  • Vining, Highway V18 (Lat: 42.029278 Lon: -92.399667), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 82.3 m, Call Sign: WRKB239,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 12/03/2020, Expiration Date: 12/03/2030, Certifier: Jeremy Cremeans, Registrant: Racom, 201 W. State St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Vining, IA
  • 81.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.1%Wood
  • 5.4%Electricity
  • 2.7%Utility gas
  • 2.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Vining, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Vining compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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