Albert City, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 660 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -6.9%
 
Males: 356  (54.0%)
Females: 304  (46.0%)
Median resident age:

46.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50510.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,669 (it was $33,188 in 2000)
Albert City:

$70,669
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,275 (it was $15,219 in 2000)

Albert City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $85,727 (it was $38,000 in 2000)
Albert City:

$85,727
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $72,309; detached houses: $74,740; mobile homes: $30,072

Median gross rent in 2022: $712.

March 2022 cost of living index in Albert City: 81.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.7%
(11.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 16.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 58.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Albert City, IA (2022)
    • 57986.7%White alone
    • 649.6%Hispanic
    • 111.6%Other race alone
    • 81.2%Two or more races
    • 50.7%Black alone

Races in Albert City detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Albert City, Iowa as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Albert City is 297 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (34.9%), Swedish (15.3%), Danish (5.3%), American (5.0%), English (3.7%), Norwegian (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/10/1900

Elevation: 1310 feet

Land area: 0.54 square miles.

Population density: 1,213 people per square mile   (low).

Albert City, Iowa map

48 residents are foreign born (7.2% Latin America).

This city:

7.2%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $651 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $971 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (76.1 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (118.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (377.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Marathon, IA (2.4 miles ),
Laurens, IA (2.6 miles ),
Varina, IA (3.0 miles),
Rembrandt, IA (3.4 miles ),
Webb, IA (3.5 miles),
Truesdale, IA (3.5 miles),
Newell, IA (3.5 miles ),
Sioux Rapids, IA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.78 N, Longitude: 94.95 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Albert City, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Albert City, IA in 2022
Albert City satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Albert City, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (15.7%)
  • Health care (8.8%)
  • Truck transportation (7.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Food (6.9%)
  • Warehousing & storage (5.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.4%)
  • Truck transportation (11.8%)
  • Educational services (11.3%)
  • Warehousing & storage (8.6%)
  • Food (8.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.4%)
  • Construction (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (20.3%)
  • Health care (16.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (7.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.3%)
  • Food (5.6%)
  • Social assistance (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Albert City, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.2%)
  • Registered nurses (6.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)

Average climate in Albert City, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

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

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.2 miles away from the Albert City city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/28/1979, a category F4 tornado 20.7 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 26 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Albert City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 183% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 206.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 244.6 miles away from Albert City center
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 452.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 200.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 210.9 miles away from Albert City center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 133.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Buena Vista County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Albert City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Albert City:

  • PLEASANT VIEW HOME (410 SPRUCE STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Albert City:

  • LAURENS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; LAURENS, IA)
  • SIOUX CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; SIOUX RAPIDS, IA)
  • FONDA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; FONDA, IA)
  • POCAHONTAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; POCAHONTAS, IA)
  • BUENA VISTA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • RENAL CENTER OF STORM LAKE, LLC (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • NORTH LAKE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Albert City:

  • Buena Vista University (about 17 miles; Storm Lake, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 44 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 44 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 75 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Iowa State University (about 85 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 96 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • University of South Dakota (about 101 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)

Public elementary/middle school in Albert City:

See full list of schools located in Albert City

Library in Albert City:

  • ALBERT CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $47,951; Location: 215 MAIN ST; 11,703 books; 300 audio materials; 1,019 video materials; 12 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 44 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Albert City: Albert City (A), Buena Vista County Ambulance Albert City (B), Albert City Fire Department (C), Albert City City Hall (D), Albert City Public Library (E), Albert City Historical Museum (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Albert City include: Our Saviour's Lutheran Church (A), Evangelical Free Church (B), Evangelical Covenant Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Buena Vista County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Albert City that have no violations reported:

  • ALBERT CITY MUNI WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 711, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
43 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
34 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Albert City (2011 data):

  • Community State Bank: Albert City Branch at 208 Main Street, branch established on 1997/11/24. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $138.0 mil, Deposits: $116.5 mil, headquarters in Spencer, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Community State Bancorporation

For population 15 years and over in Albert City:

Marital status in Albert City, IA
  • Never married: 30.9%
  • Now married: 52.4%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 9.8%
  • Divorced: 6.4%

For population 25 years and over in Albert City:

  • High school or higher: 95.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.3%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Albert City
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Albert City, IA (based on Buena Vista County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,25323
Evangelical Protestant3,87821
Catholic3,1942
Other3382
None7,597-
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: 5
Buena Vista County:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Buena Vista County:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Here:

9.70 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Buena Vista County:

28.2%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.4%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.0%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Albert City:

41.9%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Albert City:

29.0
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Albert City:

20.9%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.0%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Albert City:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Albert City:

35.0%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Albert City:

52.2%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Albert City:

74.2%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Albert City, 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
Water Supply 1$809$9,7081$349
Local Libraries 1$2,487$29,8440$0
Streets and Highways 1$2,088$25,0561$1,884
Sewerage 1$809$9,7081$279
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$511
Totals for Government 4$6,193$18,5795$3,022

Albert City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $163,000 ($246.97)
    Solid Waste Management: $117,000 ($177.27)
    Water Utilities: $99,000 ($150.00)
    Parks and Recreation: $78,000 ($118.18)
    General - Other: $67,000 ($101.52)
    Libraries: $66,000 ($100.00)
    Sewerage: $51,000 ($77.27)
    Financial Administration: $41,000 ($62.12)
    Local Fire Protection: $21,000 ($31.82)
    Police Protection: $21,000 ($31.82)
    Central Staff Services: $10,000 ($15.15)
    Health - Other: $7,000 ($10.61)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $4,000 ($6.06)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($6.06)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $3,000 ($4.55)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $56,000 ($84.85)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $21,000 ($31.82)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $1,872,000 ($2836.36)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $167,000 ($253.03)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $64,000 ($96.97)

Albert City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $154,000 ($233.33)
    Solid Waste Management: $72,000 ($109.09)
    Parks and Recreation: $28,000 ($42.42)
    Other: $21,000 ($31.82)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $136,000 ($206.06)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $11,000 ($16.67)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $16,000 ($24.24)
    Sale of Property: $6,000 ($9.09)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($4.55)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($3.03)
    Rents: $2,000 ($3.03)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $170,000 ($257.58)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $87,000 ($131.82)
    General Local Government Support: $14,000 ($21.21)
    Other: $1,000 ($1.52)
  • Tax - Property: $218,000 ($330.30)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $97,000 ($146.97)
    Public Utilities Sales: $50,000 ($75.76)
    Other License: $2,000 ($3.03)

Albert City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,010,000 ($4560.61)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,712,000 ($4109.09)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $298,000 ($451.52)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $732,000 ($1109.09)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $24,000 ($36.36)

Strongest AM radio stations in Albert City:

  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KAYL (990 AM; 0 kW; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Albert City:

  • KTFG (102.9 FM; SIOUX RAPIDS, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KAYL-FM (101.7 FM; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KBVU-FM (97.5 FM; ALTA, IA; Owner: BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY)
  • KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTLB (105.9 FM; TWIN LAKES, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • K242AM (96.3 FM; NEWELL, IA; Owner: GOOD NEWS NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Albert City:

  • K47FZ (Channel 47; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 187ft / 57.1mTotal length
  • 23,640Total average daily traffic
  • 1,244Total average daily truck traffic
  • 23,640Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Albert City, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Albert City, IA

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KA0RHA, Grant Date: 11/07/1994, Expiration Date: 11/07/2004, Cancellation Date: 11/08/2006, Registrant: Donald P Johnson, 514 S 3rd St, Albert City, IA 50510

  • Call Sign: KC5ZMV, Licensee ID: L01264550, Grant Date: 04/14/2017, Expiration Date: 04/14/2027, Registrant: Tim D Ihry, 413 Vine Street, Albert City, IA 50585

  • Call Sign: KE0MSI, Licensee ID: L02090407, Grant Date: 03/30/2017, Expiration Date: 03/30/2027, Certifier: Joseph R Schossow Sr, Registrant: Joseph R Schossow Sr, 421 Grape St, Albert City, IA 50510

  • Call Sign: KE0ZVR, Licensee ID: L02334184, Grant Date: 03/17/2020, Expiration Date: 03/17/2030, Certifier: Jesse L Peterson, Registrant: Jesse L Peterson, 5371 170th Avenue, Albert City, IA 50510


Most common first names in Albert City, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Carl2382.8 years
Esther1289.4 years
Emma1085.7 years
Anna988.7 years
Edna882.6 years
Arthur881.3 years
John877.3 years
Harry785.7 years
Edward780.3 years
Roy778.7 years
Most common last names in Albert City, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson3884.4 years
Anderson3880.4 years
Carlson1981.4 years
Peterson1082.4 years
Larson1086.4 years
Gustafson980.9 years
Olson880.9 years
Shold883.2 years
Pearson775.3 years
Sundblad788.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Albert City, IA
  • 86.3%Utility gas
  • 7.4%Electricity
  • 2.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.0%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Albert City, IA
  • 67.1%Utility gas
  • 32.9%Electricity


Albert City compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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