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Population in July 2007: 2,302. Population change since 2000: +12.9%
 

Males: 980  (48.8%)
Females: 1,027  (51.2%)

Linn County

Median resident age:  33.6 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 52213.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $51,100 (it was $48,352 in 2000)
Center Point  $51,100
Iowa:  $43,609

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $109,600 (it was $89,600 in 2000)
Center Point  $109,600
Iowa:  $106,600

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Races in Center Point:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.1%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)

2008 cost of living index in Center Point: 80.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: German (41.7%), Irish (14.0%), English (9.5%), Czech (8.9%), United States (6.6%), Norwegian (4.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/6/1875

Elevation: 840 feet

Land area: 2.41 square miles.

Population density: 928 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Center Point

  • High school or higher: 90.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Center Point city

  • Never married: 19.8%
  • Now married: 62.4%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

13 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.6%
Iowa:  3.1%



According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Center Point, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Center Point to the number of sex offenders is 1116 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.

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

Center Point:  1.4% ($1,263)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cedar Rapids, IA (16.3 miles , pop. 120,758).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (175.1 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (283.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Walker, IA (6.7 miles ), Urbana, IA (7.0 miles ), Palo, IA (8.9 miles ), Shellsburg, IA (9.0 miles ), Robins, IA (11.3 miles ), Alburnett, IA (11.6 miles ), Hiawatha, IA (12.3 miles ), Rowley, IA (13.0 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 12 buildings, average cost: $76,300
  • 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $61,800
  • 1998: 18 buildings, average cost: $104,300
  • 1999: 31 buildings, average cost: $106,500
  • 2000: 28 buildings, average cost: $140,000
  • 2001: 30 buildings, average cost: $145,900
  • 2002: 33 buildings, average cost: $145,900
  • 2003: 35 buildings, average cost: $145,900
  • 2004: 21 buildings, average cost: $118,700
  • 2005: 17 buildings, average cost: $117,300
  • 2006: 12 buildings, average cost: $136,800
  • 2007: 13 buildings, average cost: $130,100

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Latitude: 42.19 N, Longitude: 91.78 W


4 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Area code: 319

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Population change in the 1990s: +292 (+17.0%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (17%)
  • Food (6%)
  • Computer and electronic products (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (13%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Social assistance (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Child care workers (5%)
  • Customer service representatives (4%)


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Center Point-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 118% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1954, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.7 miles away from the Center Point city center .

On 5/15/1968, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 34.7 miles away from the city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Center Point:
  • ST LUKES HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; VINTON, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER (about 21 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Center Point, IA

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Center Point:
  • THE EASTERN IOWA (about 22 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; ID: CID)
  • WATERLOO MUNI (about 50 miles; WATERLOO, IA; ID: ALO)
  • DUBUQUE REGIONAL (about 77 miles; DUBUQUE, IA; ID: DBQ)
Other public-use airports nearest to Center Point:
  • VINTON VETERANS MEML ARPK (about 17 miles; VINTON, IA; ID: VTI)
  • INDEPENDENCE MUNI (about 21 miles; INDEPENDENCE, IA; ID: IIB)
  • MARION (about 22 miles; MARION, IA; ID: C17)

Operable nuclear power plant near Center Point:
  • 9 miles: Duane Arnold in Palo, IA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Center Point:
  • KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 7 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Full-time enrollment: 7,991)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 36 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 24,766)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 42 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; FT enrollment: 12,524)
  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 45 miles; WATERLOO, IA; FT enrollment: 3,292)
  • UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY (about 48 miles; FAYETTE, IA; FT enrollment: 3,173)
  • NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CALMAR (about 68 miles; CALMAR, IA; FT enrollment: 2,393)
  • LUTHER COLLEGE (about 76 miles; DECORAH, IA; FT enrollment: 2,566)
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Public elementary/middle school in Center Point:
Library in Center Point:
  • CENTER POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $54,233; Location: 1025 FRANKLIN; 11,479 books; 126 audio materials; 689 video materials; 51 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Center Point: Center Point City Hall (A), Center Point Fire Department (B), Center Point Police Department (C), Center Point Public Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Center Point include: First Christian Church (A), Saint Johns Lutheran Church (B), Center Point United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Park in Center Point: John Osborn Historical Marker (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Center Point Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Perry's Wilderness Ranch & Zoo (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 3295 54th Street Trail).

Court: Garloff Court (3330 56th Street Trail).

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Center Point and their reported violations in the past:

ROLLING ACRES GOLF COURSE (Address: 4761 ROLLING ACRES RD, Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform
Drinking water stations with addresses in Center Point that have no violations reported:
  • CENTER POINT WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 2007, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • LAZY ACRES RV PARK (Population served: 120, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  71.9%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.9%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  4.6%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  2.6%
Whole state:  3.8%

Center Point compared to Iowa state average:
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Center Point (2007 data):
  • Center Point Bank and Trust Company: Center Point Bank And Trust Company at 901 Bank Court, branch established on 1964-12-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $20.0 mil, Deposits: $16.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Country Bancorporation
  • Keystone Savings Bank: Center Point Branch at 807 Rosedale Drive, branch established on 2004-01-27. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $51.0 mil, Deposits: $45.8 mil, headquarters in Marengo, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Keystone Community Bancorporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Linn County Iowa:




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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$2,088$25,0560$0
Streets and Highways 1$1,880$22,5600$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$2,800
Water Supply 1$2,088$25,0560$0
Local Libraries 1$2,160$25,9201$400
Totals for Government 4$8,216$24,6483$3,200



5.73% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($40,941 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.73%
Iowa average:  6.30%

0.08% of residents moved from foreign countries ($317 average AGI)
Linn County:  0.08%
Iowa average:  0.10%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Johnson County, IA  0.75% ($35,732 average AGI)
from Benton County, IA  0.42% ($38,018)
from Black Hawk County, IA  0.20% ($35,775)


5.22% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($41,441 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.22%
Iowa average:  6.47%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($397 average AGI)
Linn County:  0.04%
Iowa average:  0.03%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Johnson County, IA  0.63% ($39,219 average AGI)
to Benton County, IA  0.37% ($44,746)
to Polk County, IA  0.27% ($40,374)


Strongest AM radio stations in Center Point:
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KMRY (1450 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SELLERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KMJM (1360 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Center Point:
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WMT-FM (96.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KHAK (98.1 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KQMG-FM (95.3 FM; INDEPENDENCE, IA; Owner: KEENE OF IOWA, INC.)
  • KCCK-FM (88.3 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Center Point:
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • K17ET (Channel 17; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KCDE-LP (Channel 67; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCDR-LP (Channel 55; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KHHH-LP (Channel 57; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRUB-LP (Channel 65; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

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