Blockton, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 124 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -35.4%
 
Males: 66  (53.7%)
Females: 58  (46.3%)
Median resident age:

52.0 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50836

Estimated median household income in 2022: $73,134 (it was $22,917 in 2000)
Blockton:

$73,134
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,661 (it was $15,413 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-714,390,601 (it was $18,600 in 2000)
Blockton $-714,390,601
IA $194,600

Median gross rent in 2022: $696.

March 2022 cost of living index in Blockton: -9484.7 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.9%

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  • Races in Blockton, IA (2022)
    • 12097.6%White alone
    • 10.8%Two or more races



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Blockton, Iowa as of June 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Blockton is 77 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (28.8%), English (13.6%), German (6.8%), Canadian (1.7%), European (1.7%), Norwegian (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/28/1890

Elevation: 1120 feet

Land area: 0.65 square miles.

Population density: 192 people per square mile   (very low).

Blockton, Iowa map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.8%
Iowa:

5.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Blockton city:

1.2% ($232)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (62.3 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (91.8 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (363.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Athelstan, IA (2.1 miles),
Redding, IA (2.2 miles),
Maloy, IA (2.3 miles),
Irena, MO (2.7 miles),
Delphos, IA (2.8 miles),
Benton, IA (3.0 miles),
Grant City, MO (3.1 miles ),
Sheridan, MO (3.2 miles)

Latitude: 40.62 N, Longitude: 94.48 W

Area code: 641

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

Blockton satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +17 (+9.7%).
Most common industries in Blockton, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Machinery (13.6%)
  • Health care (11.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.2%)
  • Construction (8.5%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Truck transportation (6.8%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (25.0%)
  • Construction (15.6%)
  • Truck transportation (12.5%)
  • Chemicals (9.4%)
  • Food (9.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.4%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (18.5%)
  • Public administration (11.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.1%)
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.4%)
Most common occupations in Blockton, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.8%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (5.1%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (5.1%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.5%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (9.4%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (9.4%)
  • Construction laborers (9.4%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (9.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.4%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (18.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (14.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (11.1%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (11.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.4%)

Average climate in Blockton, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Blockton-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 84% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/29/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.0 miles away from the Blockton city center injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 tornado 27.1 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Blockton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 314% 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 318.8 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 373.0 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 286.5 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 382.0 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 74.3 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 56.3 miles away from Blockton center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Taylor County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 6, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Blockton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Blockton:

  • CLEARVIEW HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CLEARFIELD, IA)
  • TAYLOR COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; BEDFORD, IA)
  • BEDFORD NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BEDFORD, IA)
  • CLEARVIEW HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • RINGGOLD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • MOUNT AYR HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL DIALYSIS UNIT (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Blockton:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 29 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 62 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Highland Community College (about 68 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Drake University (about 81 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 83 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Bellevue University (about 84 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 88 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Blockton: Crestland Co-op Elevator (A), Blockton City Hall (B), Blockton Fire Department and Ambulance Service (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Blockton include: Blockton Christian Church (A), Blockton Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Birthplace of: Bourke B. Hickenlooper - Politician.

Taylor 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:

61.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Blockton:

Marital status in Blockton, IA
  • Never married: 10.8%
  • Now married: 42.6%
  • Separated: 8.1%
  • Widowed: 13.1%
  • Divorced: 25.4%

For population 25 years and over in Blockton:

  • High school or higher: 95.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 10.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.7
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Blockton, IA (based on Taylor County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,57812
Evangelical Protestant55013
Catholic2442
Other1962
None2,749-
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
This county:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

9.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Taylor County:

6.26 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.0%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.7%
State:

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

15.4%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.2%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Blockton:

43.9%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Blockton:

29.0
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

17.2%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.6%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

28.8%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Blockton:

57.4%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Blockton:

73.2%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Blockton, 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
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$765
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$143
Financial Administration 0$0 1$85
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$59
Totals for Government 0$0 9$1,052

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $35,000 ($282.26)
    Solid Waste Management: $20,000 ($161.29)
    General - Other: $9,000 ($72.58)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($64.52)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($48.39)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($40.32)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $4,000 ($32.26)
    Health - Other: $4,000 ($32.26)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($24.19)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($8.06)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($8.06)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $14,000 ($112.90)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $19,000 ($153.23)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $2,000 ($16.13)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $18,000 ($145.16)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($24.19)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($8.06)
    Rents: $1,000 ($8.06)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $20,000 ($161.29)
  • Tax - Property: $21,000 ($169.35)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $9,000 ($72.58)
    Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($16.13)

Blockton government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000 ($145.16)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $13,000 ($104.84)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($40.32)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $109,000 ($879.03)

Strongest AM radio stations in Blockton:

  • 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)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • 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)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Blockton:

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

Blockton fatal accident list:

May 7, 1987 06:05 PM, P-14, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 98ft / 29.5mTotal length
  • 1,150Total average daily traffic
  • 152Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,180Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Blockton, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Blockton, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Robert Mauer, 301 Cleveland Street (Lat: 40.618861 Lon: -94.473111), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 19173 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Rsa 1 Limited Partnership, Lp94238@windstream.Net, , 289 Emers-on, Phone: (712) 370-8008

  • Robert Mauer, 301 Cleveland Street (Lat: 40.618861 Lon: -94.473111), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 19173 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Rsa 1 Limited Partnership, Lp94238@windstream.Net, , 289 Emers-on, Phone: (712) 370-8008

  • Robert Mauer, 301 Cleveland Street (Lat: 40.618861 Lon: -94.473111), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 19173 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Rsa 1 Limited Partnership, Lp94238@windstream.Net, , 289 Emers-on, Phone: (712) 370-8008

  • Brian Spurgeon, 301 Cleveland Street (Lat: 40.618861 Lon: -94.473111), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 19173 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Herman & Whiteaker, LLC, Greg@hermanwhiteaker.Com, , Bethe-sda, Phone: (202) 600-7274


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Under Cy Water Twr (Lat: 40.617694 Lon: -94.475194), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPGC861,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.396 MHz, 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 11/08/2014, Expiration Date: 12/12/2024, Registrant: Mobile Radio Engineering, Inc., 745 Boone Avenue, North, Golden Valley, MN 55427, Phone: (763) 544-3319, Fax: (763) 544-2078, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KA0ZAD, Licensee ID: L00103388, Grant Date: 12/01/2006, Expiration Date: 02/26/2017, Cancellation Date: 02/27/2019, Certifier: Donald D Weaver, Registrant: Donald D Weaver, 504 Redding Rd, Blockton, IA 50836

  • Call Sign: W0VV, Previous Call Sign: AB0TU, Licensee ID: L00162713, Grant Date: 03/23/2017, Expiration Date: 05/18/2027, Certifier: Michael R Bullock, Registrant: Michael R Bullock, 514 Division St, Blockton, IA 50836

  • Call Sign: KD0TGW, Licensee ID: L01739094, Grant Date: 10/11/2012, Expiration Date: 10/11/2022, Cancellation Date: 11/09/2012, Certifier: Arin N Baker, Registrant: Arin N Baker, 2648 290th, Blockton, IA 50836

  • Call Sign: W0GUD, Previous Call Sign: KD0TGW, Licensee ID: L01739094, Grant Date: 12/07/2022, Expiration Date: 12/07/2032, Certifier: Arin N Baker, Registrant: Arin N Baker, 2648 290th, Blockton, IA 50836


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: DANIELS THORP T-18 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 95 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 55WA, N55WA, N-55WA, Serial Number: 216, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 01/14/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 07/02/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Terry L Hudgens, 2465 Yellowstone Ave, Blockton, IA 50836

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Blockton, IA
  • 81.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.6%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Blockton, IA
  • 82.9%Electricity
  • 17.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Blockton compared to Iowa state average:

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