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Wayne County

Population in July 2007: 534. Population change since 2000: -3.0%
 

Males: 259  (48.7%)
Females: 275  (51.3%)
Median resident age:  38.1 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50008.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,078 (it was $28,929 in 2000)
Allerton:  $37,078
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $37,937 (it was $25,600 in 2000)
Allerton:  $37,937
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $42,848; Detached houses: $45,701; Mobile homes: $11,528; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000
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Races in Allerton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.4%)
  • Hispanic (0.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Allerton: 68.6 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (17.5%), English (13.2%), German (12.2%), Dutch (5.9%), Irish (5.9%), French (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/1/1874

Elevation: 1100 feet

Land area: 1.14 square miles.

Population density: 468 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Allerton

  • High school or higher: 81.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Allerton city

  • Never married: 22.3%
  • Now married: 54.2%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 12.7%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.4%
Iowa:  3.1%



According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Allerton, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Allerton to the number of sex offenders is 534 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.

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

Allerton:  0.8% ($200)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (63.6 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (139.2 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (398.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Corydon, IA (4.9 miles ), Clio, IA (7.5 miles) , Millerton, IA (10.7 miles) , Powersville, MO (11.8 miles) , Lineville, IA (13.6 miles ), Humeston, IA (13.8 miles ), South Lineville, MO (14.0 miles) , Promise City, IA (15.3 miles) .

Latitude: 40.71 N, Longitude: 93.37 W

Area code: 641

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Population change in the 1990s: -50 (-8.2%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Food (17%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (12%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (24%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (9%)
  • Textile mills and textile products (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Food (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (13%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (13%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Food processing workers (5%)


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Allerton-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 60% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1980, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.4 miles away from the Allerton city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category 4 tornado 11.6 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Allerton:
  • WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; CORYDON, IA)
  • LUCAS COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; CHARITON, IA)
  • DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; LEON, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Allerton, IA

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Allerton:
  • DES MOINES INTL (about 61 miles; DES MOINES, IA; ID: DSM)
  • OTTUMWA INDUSTRIAL (about 71 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; ID: OTM)
  • KIRKSVILLE REGIONAL (about 72 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; ID: IRK)
Other public-use airports nearest to Allerton:
  • CORYDON (about 10 miles; CORYDON, IA; ID: 0E9)
  • CHARITON MUNI (about 22 miles; CHARITON, IA; ID: CNC)
  • PRINCETON-KAUFFMAN MEMORIAL (about 25 miles; PRINCETON, MO; ID: 7MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allerton:
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 40 miles; LAMONI, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
  • TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 66 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,922)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 70 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; FT enrollment: 2,744)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 72 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 92 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 108 miles; MARYVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,620)
Library in Allerton:
  • ALLERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $6,418; Location: S CENTRAL. BOX 216; 6,931 books; 42 video materials; 12 serial subscriptions)

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Churches in Allerton include: Allerton Presbyterian Church (A), United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Allerton that have no violations reported:
  • ALLERTON WATER WORKS (Address: W MAIN ST BOX 176, Population served: 559, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_surface_water)

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  67.5%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.5%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  18.5%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  6.4%
Whole state:  3.8%

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Allerton compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population 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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Banks with branches in Allerton (2007 data):
  • Great Western Bank: Allerton Branch at 122 Central Ave., branch established on 1969-02-24. Info updated 2007-01-26: Bank assets: $1,387.6 mil, Deposits: $1,100.3 mil, headquarters in Watertown, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 88 total offices, Holding Company: Great Western Bancorporation, Inc.



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (84%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Wood (2%)

Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 1$1,108$13,2960$0
Solid Waste Management 1$2,000$24,0000$0
Streets and Highways 1$1,802$21,6240$0
Other Government Administration 1$1,072$12,8640$0
Water Supply 1$1,108$13,2960$0
Totals for Government 5$7,090$17,0160$0



Allerton government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $64,000
    Solid Waste Management: $42,000
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000
    All Other: $1,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $201,000
    Water Utilities: $138,000
    Sewerage: $77,000
    Regular Highways: $61,000
    Solid Waste Management: $39,000
    Parks & Recreation: $25,000
    Police Protection: $20,000
    Financial Administration: $16,000
    General Public Buildings: $8,000
    Fire Protection: $8,000
    Libraries: $1,000
    Health Services - Other: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $5,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $12,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $13,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $260,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $26,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $190,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $44,000
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $5,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $3,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $198,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $107,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $43,000
    General Support: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $228,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $63,000

6.26% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,692 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.26%
Iowa average:  6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Appanoose County, IA  0.94% ($25,182 average AGI)
from Polk County, IA  0.47% ($39,909)


6.81% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,475 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.81%
Iowa average:  6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Polk County, IA  0.89% ($27,190 average AGI)
to Appanoose County, IA  0.85% ($22,050)
to Lucas County, IA  0.47% ($31,818)


Strongest AM radio stations in Allerton:
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, 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)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Allerton:
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 7
  • 213 N Central, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WRG383, Licensee ID: L00031213
    Assigned Frequencies : 157.620 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/09/1997, Expiration Date: 05/15/2002, Cancelation Date: 09/15/2002
    Registrant: Yorkshire Inc, 319 W Guyporter, Humeston, IA 50123, Phone: (515) 877-2711
  • N Wayne St At Up R O W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WNDD254
    Assigned Frequencies : 160.485 MHz, 161.040 MHz, 161.235 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/01/2000, Expiration Date: 02/22/2011, Certifier: L J Kopiasz
    Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad, 1400 Douglas St Stop 0650, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-0486, Fax: (402) 233-3179
  • 1/2 Mi W, Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: WPCV588, Licensee ID: L00053682
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.960 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/13/1998, Expiration Date: 08/16/2003, Cancelation Date: 10/19/2003
    Registrant: Barry Andrews, Rr 1 Box 125, Allerton, IA 50008, Phone: (515) 873-4871
  • 2 1/2 Mi W, Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: WPCV588, Licensee ID: L00053682
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.960 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/13/1998, Expiration Date: 08/16/2003, Cancelation Date: 10/19/2003
    Registrant: Barry Andrews, Rr 1 Box 125, Allerton, IA 50008, Phone: (515) 873-4871
  • Water Tower 17 1.5 Mi W 1 Mi N, Call Sign: WCJ214, Licensee ID: L00101556
    Assigned Frequencies : 173.396 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/09/2002, Expiration Date: 01/30/2012
    Registrant: Rathbun Regional Water Assn Inc, Rr 3, Centerville, IA 52544, Phone: (515) 647-2416
  • Booster Station 17 S End, Call Sign: WCJ223, Licensee ID: L00101556
    Assigned Frequencies : 173.396 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/09/2002, Expiration Date: 01/30/2012
    Registrant: Rathbun Regional Water Assn Inc, Rr 3, Centerville, IA 52544, Phone: (515) 647-2416
  • 310 West Elm St, Type: Tower, Structure height: 21.3 m, Overall height: 23.2 m, Call Sign: WPVA684
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.300 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/07/2002, Expiration Date: 06/07/2012, Certifier: Charlie Hickie
    Registrant: Mccall Communications, Inc., 2431 Northgate Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501, Phone: (641) 684-6566, Fax: (641) 684-6608

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • STATION, N Wayne St, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WNTB785
    Assigned Frequencies : 2142.80 MHz, 2134.80 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/02/2000, Expiration Date: 06/13/2010
    Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad, 1400 Douglas St. Stop 0650, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-1777, Fax: (402) 280-6565

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